Turkish visa for Russian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Russian passport holders visiting Turkey for a short-term stay: 60 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Russian citizens to enter Turkey for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 60 days |
| Evisa | Turkey e-visa for Russian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Turkey visa on arrival for Russian citizens | Not Available | |
Turkey tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Russian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Turkey.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Turkey.
If you are looking for Turkey visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Russia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Turkey nearest your place of residence.
- Moscow: The Embassy of Turkey in Moscow, Russia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 49 minutes)
- Saint Petersburg: The Consulate General of Turkey in Saint Petersburg, Russia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 49 minutes)
- Novosibirsk: The Consulate General of Turkey in Novosibirsk, Russia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 49 minutes)
Turkey visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Turkey diplomatic mission offices to Russia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Russia traveling to Turkey from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Russia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6,807,127 | N/A |
| 2009 | 6,807,127 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 7,368,539 | 8.25% |
| 2011 | 6,736,950 | -8.57% |
| 2012 | 7,368,539 | 9.37% |
| 2013 | 6,947,480 | -5.71% |
| 2014 | 6,947,480 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 3,649,003 | -47.48% |
| 2016 | 866,256 | -76.26% |
| 2017 | 5,964,631 | 588.55% |
| 2018 | 5,964,631 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 7,017,657 | 17.65% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Turkey & Russia comparison
Turkey's area is approximately 769,630 km2 (297,155 sq mi), while the area of Russia is approximately 16,376,870 km2 (6,323,142 sq mi). This means Russia is 21.28 times bigger than Turkey.
As of April 2024, Turkey's population is ~88.0 million people - 58,151,707 fewer people than the population of Russia.
We have highlighted Turkey & Russia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Turkey | Russia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 88,016,250 | 146,167,957 | 58.2 million fewer people live in Turkey than Russia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 235 | 242 | Turkey has 7 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Russia. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 68 | 78 | Turkey passport holders visit 10 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 286 | 242 | Turkish hosts 44 more foreign missions than Russia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Russia travel to Turkey in one year?
The number of visitors from Russia visiting Turkey in 2019 was approximately 7,017,657.
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- Travel time: 15 hours 20 minutes
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