Turkish visa for Thai citizens
A visa is NOT required for Thai passport holders visiting Turkey for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Thai citizens to enter Turkey for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Turkey e-visa for Thai citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Turkey visa on arrival for Thai citizens | Not Available | |
Turkey tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Thai 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 Thailand, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Turkey nearest your place of residence.
- Bangkok: The Embassy of Turkey in Bangkok, Thailand (Working hours: Close now)
Turkey visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Turkey diplomatic mission offices to Thailand for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Thailand traveling to Turkey from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Thailand) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 178,752 | N/A |
| 2009 | 181,122 | 1.33% |
| 2010 | 188,184 | 3.90% |
| 2011 | 207,924 | 10.49% |
| 2012 | 214,188 | 3.01% |
| 2013 | 226,770 | 5.87% |
| 2014 | 238,866 | 5.33% |
| 2015 | 236,868 | -0.84% |
| 2016 | 181,734 | -23.28% |
| 2017 | 225,606 | 24.14% |
| 2018 | 274,608 | 21.72% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Turkey & Thailand comparison
Turkey's area is approximately 769,630 km2 (297,155 sq mi), while the area of Thailand is approximately 510,890 km2 (197,255 sq mi). This means Thailand is 50.64% smaller than Turkey.
As of April 2024, Turkey's population is ~88.0 million people - 17,518,273 more people than the population of Thailand.
We have highlighted Turkey & Thailand’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Turkey | Thailand | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 88,016,250 | 70,497,977 | 17.5 million more people live in Turkey than Thailand |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 235 | 98 | Turkey has 137 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Thailand. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 68 | 35 | Turkey passport holders can visit 33 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 286 | 144 | Turkish hosts 142 more foreign missions than Thailand. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Thailand travel to Turkey in one year?
The number of visitors from Thailand visiting Turkey in 2018 was approximately 274,608.
Comments (1)
I am British, living in Thailand with my Thai partner, we want to visit Turkey for 2 months next year April and may before continuing our journey to UK. Is this possible and if so how do we proceed
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Colin Charles Horton
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