Turkish visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for U.S. passport holders visiting Turkey for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter Turkey for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Turkey e-visa for U.S. citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Turkey visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
Turkey tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. 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 United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Turkey nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of Turkey in Washington, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 34 minutes)
- Miami: The Consulate General of Turkey in Miami, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 34 minutes)
- Boston: The Consulate General of Turkey in Boston, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 34 minutes)
- Los Angeles: The Consulate General of Turkey in Los Angeles, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 34 minutes)
- Houston: The Consulate General of Turkey in Houston, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 34 minutes)
- Chicago: The Consulate General of Turkey in Chicago, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 34 minutes)
Turkey visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Turkey diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Turkey from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 595,416 | N/A |
| 2009 | 595,416 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 601,196 | 0.97% |
| 2011 | 583,854 | -2.88% |
| 2012 | 549,170 | -5.94% |
| 2013 | 601,196 | 9.47% |
| 2014 | 566,512 | -5.77% |
| 2015 | 798,787 | 41.00% |
| 2016 | 459,493 | -42.48% |
| 2017 | 329,257 | -28.34% |
| 2018 | 448,327 | 36.16% |
| 2019 | 578,074 | 28.94% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Turkey & United States comparison
Turkey's area is approximately 769,630 km2 (297,155 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 11.89 times bigger than Turkey.
As of April 2024, Turkey's population is ~88.0 million people - 250,798,063 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Turkey & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Turkey | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 88,016,250 | 338,814,313 | 250.8 million fewer people live in Turkey than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 235 | 273 | Turkey has 38 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 68 | 134 | Turkey passport holders visit 66 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 286 | 1147 | Turkish hosts 861 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Turkey in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Turkey in 2019 was approximately 578,074.
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