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Do France passport holders need a visa to visit Türkiye?

Visa-free up to 90 days within any 180-day period for French citizens. No e-Visa required. French ordinary passport holders enjoy visa-free travel to Türkiye for tourism and business for up to 90 days within any 180-day rolling period. No prior e-Visa, sticker visa or pre-registration is required. The 90/180 rule is monitored at entry and exit; overstays incur fines and re-entry bans. Air France, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and SunExpress operate multiple daily direct flights from CDG/ORY/LYS/MRS/NCE to IST/SAW/AYT/ESB. Long-term residence requires a short-term residence permit applied for inside Türkiye within 30 days of arrival.
VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-27
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-27
Visa type
Visa-free
Maximum stay
90 days per 180
per entry
Entries
Multiple
from issue date
Visa fee
Free
consular fee only
Processing time
No application required
standard track
Validity
On arrival
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Check passport validity
French ordinary passport valid for at least 150 days from date of arrival is recommended (60 days minimum).
· 60-day minimum
/02
Book travel
Return or onward ticket within 90 days; officers may verify at border.
· return ticket
/03
Arrive at Turkish airport
Skip e-Visa kiosk - proceed to passport control. Free 90-day stamp issued.
· e-gate at IST/SAW
/04
Track 90/180 stays
Total time in Türkiye cannot exceed 90 days in any rolling 180-day window.
· 90/180 rule
/05
Long stays
For >90 days apply for short-term residence permit (ikamet) via e-ikamet within 30 days of arrival.
· ikamet within 30 days
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

7 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 7 complete
French passport
Valid 150+ days recommended; 60 days minimum from entry
Return or onward ticket
Within 90 days of entry
Accommodation evidence
Hotel booking or host's address
Sufficient funds
Card or cash; EUR 50/day suggested
Travel insurance
Recommended; required for residence permit
HES code (legacy)
No longer required since June 2022
Customs declaration
Cash over EUR 10,000 equivalent must be declared
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Tourist entry (90 days)FreeNo visa, no e-Visa, no entry fee for French
Short-term residence permitUSD 80+ + card fee TRY 565Applied at e-ikamet inside Türkiye
Overstay fineTRY 600+ per dayPlus possible 3-month to 5-year re-entry ban
Work permitSponsored by employerRequired for employment
Total estimateFree — Freeincl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry
At the border
No application required. Stamped on arrival.
Residence permit (ikamet)
Weeks
For stays beyond 90 days; apply within 30 days of arrival.
Work permit
Weeks to months
Employer applies through Ministry of Labour.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Insufficient passport validity
Less than 60 days from arrival can lead to entry refusal.
Low
/02
Past Turkish overstays
Any prior overstay can trigger ban from 3 months to 5 years.
Low
/03
No onward ticket
Officers may request return travel evidence at boarding or arrival.
Low
/04
Banned items
Antiquities, drones (need permit), and certain medications restricted.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-27
France to Türkiye route verified
Confirmed visa-free 90/180 for French citizens. e-Visa not required.
2022-06-01
HES code dropped
Türkiye removed COVID-era HES code requirement for entry.
2020-03-02 · major
e-Visa lifted for EU/EEA
Türkiye scrapped e-Visa requirement for French and other EU nationals.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do French citizens need a visa for Türkiye?—
No - visa-free entry for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No e-Visa required since March 2020.
Is e-Visa still required?+
How is the 90/180 calculated?+
Can I work on visa-free entry?+
What if I want to stay longer than 90 days?+
Direct flights from France?+
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