Visa-exempt entry
Citizens of eligible countries may enter without a visa for the period published by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Visa & invitation
Understand which entry route applies to you, when the event can issue an invitation letter, and which decisions remain exclusively with the authorities of the Republic of Türkiye.
Reviewed against official Turkish government information · 22 September 2026
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Which route applies to you?
Your nationality, passport type and purpose of travel determine the correct route. An event invitation does not replace a visa.
Electronic visa
Eligible ordinary-passport holders may apply online. The official e-Visa is valid only for tourism or commerce and may carry supporting conditions.
Check e-Visa eligibility ↗Sticker visa
If you are not visa-exempt or e-Visa eligible, complete the online pre-application and follow the relevant Turkish mission or authorized application center.
Start pre-application ↗Ordinary passports
Visa-exempt countries
The following summary covers ordinary passport holders travelling for short visits. It is provided for orientation and is not a substitute for the official country-by-country rule. Passport type, age, purpose of travel and bilateral conditions may change the result.
Generally visa-exempt for stays of up to 90 days
Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong SAR, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vatican City and Venezuela.
Visa-exempt, but with a shorter or special stay rule
Belarus (up to 30 days per visit, subject to its annual limit), Brunei (30 days), Costa Rica (30 days), Indonesia (30 days per entry and no more than 90 days in any 180-day period), Macao SAR (30 days), Mongolia (30 days for tourism), Russia (60 days for ordinary passports) and Thailand (30 days).
Always verify your exact status before booking.
Open official list ↗The Ministry’s live country list is the controlling reference and includes special rules for official passports, age groups and supporting visas or residence permits.
Common delegation examples
| Passport / nationality | General short-visit position | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Iran · ordinary passport | Visa-exempt Up to 90 days | Check passport validity and travel documents. |
| Indonesia · ordinary passport | Visa-exempt Up to 30 days per entry | Do not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period. |
| Vietnam · ordinary passport | e-Visa Single entry, up to 30 days | Apply only through the official e-Visa portal. |
| Thailand · ordinary passport | Visa-exempt Up to 30 days | Check current rules before departure. |
| South Korea · ordinary passport | Visa-exempt Up to 90 days | Check passport validity and stay limit. |
| Lebanon · ordinary passport | Visa-exempt Up to 90 days within six months | Confirm the current bilateral rule. |
| India / Pakistan / Bangladesh · ordinary passport | Conditional Visa required; some may qualify for e-Visa | Check e-Visa supporting-document conditions or apply for a sticker visa. |
| Syria · ordinary passport | Sticker visa Required | Apply through the Turkish mission / authorized channel. |
Passport validity and permitted stay
- Your passport or travel document must normally remain valid for at least 60 days beyond the permitted duration of stay.
- For a 90-day stay, this generally means at least 150 days of passport validity at entry; the Ministry recommends a passport valid for at least six months from arrival.
- A visa or visa exemption normally cannot provide more than 90 days of stay in any 180-day period.
- A visa does not create an absolute right of entry. Final admission is decided by Turkish border authorities.
- Valid medical insurance covering the stay may be required as part of the visa application.
How to apply
1Check the country rule
Confirm nationality, ordinary or official passport type, permitted stay and whether e-Visa conditions apply.
2Use the correct official channel
Use evisa.gov.tr only if eligible. Otherwise begin at visa.gov.tr.
3Prepare your documents
Follow the document list of the responsible Turkish mission or visa application center. Requirements can differ by country.
4Apply early
The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends applying at least one month before travel to reduce problems caused by processing delays.
Use official websites only.
The official e-Visa website is www.evisa.gov.tr. The sticker-visa pre-application system is www.visa.gov.tr. The event is not responsible for payments or information submitted to unofficial intermediaries.
Invitation letter for registered participants
Participants who need an invitation letter for their Turkish visa application may request one only after completing all participation requirements.
01
Complete registration
Submit accurate team, institution and passport information.
02
Receive project acceptance
The project must pass review and be formally accepted for the event.
03
Complete full payment
All applicable registration and delegation fees must be paid and confirmed.
04
Receive the visa support package
The event will issue an invitation letter together with available supporting event documents for presentation to the Turkish embassy, consulate or authorized visa center.
The invitation letter confirms the participant’s accepted involvement in 1 IDEA 1 WORLD. It does not constitute a visa, sponsorship, immigration approval or guarantee of entry. Applicants remain responsible for supplying every additional document requested by the competent authority, including financial evidence, accommodation, flight reservations, insurance or parental consent where applicable.
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE
Visa decisions are made only by Turkish authorities
1 IDEA 1 WORLD and its organizers provide event-related supporting documents only. The granting, refusal, duration, conditions, cancellation and border use of any visa are governed exclusively by the laws and decisions of the Republic of Türkiye, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Directorate General of Migration Management, Turkish diplomatic or consular missions, authorized visa application centers and border authorities.
If a participant or team does not obtain a visa, receives a delayed decision, is refused entry, or cannot travel for any immigration-related reason, the event and its organizers accept no responsibility for that decision or its consequences. Receiving an invitation letter, project acceptance or payment confirmation does not guarantee that a visa will be issued.
Participants must verify the latest official requirements before applying and again before travel. Visa rules may change without prior notice.