Visa-Free Destinations for Turkish Citizens 2027 Guide
Prepared by: Holitera Travel Team · TÜRSAB Group A Document No: 14707
With a Turkish citizen's ordinary (burgundy) passport, you can travel visa-free to about 97 countries worldwide, and to over 110 countries when visa on arrival and electronic visas are included. In this guide, we have compiled the visa-free countries useful for planning your 2027 trip by region, and highlighted the most preferred tour routes.
Important note: Visa rules may change based on countries' decisions. This list is based on publicly available information as of April 2026. Before traveling, be sure to check the current status on the official website of the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs (mfa.gov.tr).
The Balkans: The Most Practical Destination for Visa-Free Travel
The Balkans are the most popular region for visa-free travel thanks to their proximity to Türkiye and short flight times. Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, North Macedonia and Kosovo do not require a visa from Turkish citizens. It is possible to see several of these countries on a single tour; Belgrade, Sarajevo, Mostar, Kotor, Tirana and Ohrid are the most visited cities.
Caucasus and Central Asia
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are countries that can be visited without a visa. Cities such as Baku, Samarkand and Bukhara offer an atmosphere familiar to Turkish travelers in terms of both history and culture. Turkish citizens can also travel to Georgia with an identity card.
Far East and Asia
Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Hong Kong are among the Asian countries that do not apply visas to Turkish citizens. For South Korea, an electronic travel authorization (K-ETA) may be required before travel. Although the Japan and Malaysia–Singapore routes are long-distance, they are especially popular for tours because they are visa-free.
South America and the Caribbean
South American countries such as Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia and Uruguay, as well as Caribbean countries such as the Bahamas, Barbados and Jamaica, are visa-free. Since they require long flights, they are generally preferred for trips planned for 10 days or more.
Countries Easily Visited with Visa on Arrival or Electronic Visa
- Visa on arrival: In countries such as Egypt, the Maldives, Nepal, Cambodia, Laos and Tanzania, visas can be obtained at the airport.
- Electronic visa: For countries such as the United Arab Emirates (Dubai), Indonesia (Bali), Vietnam and Kenya, visas are obtained online before travel.
Since the visa process in these countries is short, it is practically as easy as visa-free travel; visa procedures in tour packages are often handled by the agency.
Things to Consider for Visa-Free Travel
- Passport validity: Your passport is usually required to be valid for at least 6 months from the return date.
- Length of stay: Visa-free stay duration varies by country; tourist visits are generally between 30–90 days.
- Return ticket and hotel reservation: These may be requested at the border gate.
- Travel health insurance: Mandatory in some countries, and recommended in all countries.
- Exit fee: Must be paid when leaving Türkiye.
Our Visa-Free Tour Suggestions for 2027
- Short getaway: Visa-free Balkan tours (3–7 nights)
- Culture tour: Uzbekistan – Samarkand, Bukhara, Tashkent
- Long-distance: Japan or Malaysia–Singapore tours
- Travel with ID: Georgia – Batumi and Tbilisi
Our 2027 Visa-Free Tours
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can Turkish citizens visit without a visa?
As of April 2026, visa-free entry is possible to about 97 countries, and easy entry to over 110 countries including visa on arrival and electronic visas. Check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for the current list.
Are there visa-free countries in Europe?
Schengen Area countries require a visa. In the Balkans, however, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, North Macedonia and Kosovo are visa-free.
Which countries can be visited with an identity card?
Turkish citizens can travel to Georgia and the TRNC with the new-type identity card. A passport is required for other countries.
To see tours you can take without worrying about visas, take a look at our Visa-Free Tours page.
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