Visa Guide For International Tours: Visa-Free Countries, Schengen And Green Passport

Written by: Süleyman Öz, Founder and Operations Manager of Holitera Turizm

A significant portion of the questions we receive on our reservation line is about visas. Setting off with incorrect information means losing both money and vacation time. Below, I have summarized in simple terms what you should check when choosing a tour.

Tour routes you can visit without a visa

• Balkans: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo
• Russia: No visa required for tourist trips up to 30 days
• Japan: Visa-free for up to 90 days
• Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia: Visa-free; Georgia and Azerbaijan can also be visited with a new-type ID card

You can find all these programs on our visa-free tours page.

Visa on arrival and e-visa

You can enter Egypt with a visa on arrival, while an e-visa is required for Morocco. Our team guides you through these processes; necessary documents are sent after reservation.

Tours requiring a Schengen visa

Tours to Italy, Spain, France, Benelux, Greece, Central Europe, and Scandinavia require a Schengen visa. On our website, you will see the “Schengen Visa Required” label for these tours. I recommend planning your application at least 6-8 weeks before the tour date.

For green passport holders

Holders of official (green) passports can travel to Schengen countries without a visa. Therefore, you will also see the “Can Be Visited with Green Passport” label on our European tours. If you have a green passport, European tours are the easiest option for you.

Pay attention to passport validity

Even on visa-free routes, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the return date. A new-type chip-enabled ID card is mandatory for countries accessible with an ID card.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if my visa is rejected?

We recommend not paying the full amount until the Schengen visa result is finalized; reserving your spot with a 25% advance payment is sufficient.

What should be shown at the airport for visa-free tours?

Passport, return ticket, and hotel details. These are sent to you along with your tour documents.

Take a look at our visa-free routes to set off without visa worries. For any questions, you can write to us via WhatsApp or call 0543 203 12 96. You only pay 25% of the tour price at the time of reservation.