Visa and entry
Turkey: entry rules for Iranians
Visa-freePopular destination
No visa for short stays; the conditions still apply at the border.
Confirmed on the Turkish foreign ministry site: ordinary and official passport holders are exempt for travel up to 90 days.
Checked 3 November 2026Official sources
What we could not confirm
- The '90 days in any 180-day period' limit comes from Wikipedia; the MFA page only says 'up to 90 days'.
At a glance
- Maximum stay
- 90 days in any 180
- Fee
- No fee reported
How to apply: No visa needed for an ordinary passport; show your passport at the border.
Official pageConditions
- Passport validity: the Turkish foreign ministry advises at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
- Legal minimum under Law 6458: the passport must be valid at least 60 days beyond the permitted stay (150 days for a 90-day visit).
Plan the trip
Before you book
- Your passport should be valid for at least six months after the trip; many borders refuse less.
- Exit tax is paid before leaving Iran; the amount depends on how many trips you made this year.
- Iranian bank cards do not work abroad: plan cash or a card from outside Iran.