🇹🇷Türkiye

🇺🇦UkraineTR-UA

Türkiye to Ukraine visa requirements

Q: How long can I stay in Ukraine without a visa?

Up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period. Staying longer requires a long-term D visa obtained in advance.

Q: Is Ukraine part of the Schengen area or ETIAS?

No. Ukraine is not in the Schengen zone, so ETIAS does not apply. Ukraine runs its own separate 90/180 entry calculation.

Q: Can I enter Ukraine with just my Turkish ID card?

Yes, Turkish citizens may legally enter on a national ID card, but a valid passport is strongly recommended and is required for air travel.

Q: Is there any fee or online application before traveling?

No. There is no entry fee and no eVisa, ETA or arrival authorization needed for short visits within the 90-day allowance.

Q: What if I want to stay longer than 90 days?

You must apply for a long-term D visa in advance at a VFS Global center in Istanbul or Izmir before traveling.

No visa needed. Turkish ordinary passport holders can enter Ukraine visa-free for tourism and short visits, staying up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Turkey and Ukraine have a mutual visa-waiver agreement in force since 1 August 2012. Holders of ordinary Turkish passports may enter Ukraine without a visa for tourism, business or transit and stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Turkish nationals may even travel on a national ID card in lieu of a passport, though a valid passport is the safest document for air travel and border control. Ukraine is NOT part of the Schengen area, so the EU 90/180 Schengen rule and ETIAS do not apply here; Ukraine operates its own independent 90/180 calculation. There is no entry fee and no online pre-authorization (no eVisa, ETA or visa-on-arrival is required for short stays). A long-term D-type visa, obtained in advance at VFS Global centers in Istanbul or Izmir, is only required if the traveler intends to stay longer than 90 days or to work, study or reside. Travelers should carry proof of sufficient funds, onward/return arrangements and accommodation, and ensure their passport is valid for the duration of stay. Note that wartime martial-law conditions remain in effect across Ukraine as of 2026; entry rules are unchanged for short visits but travelers should check current security advisories before traveling.

VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

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 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free (mutual visa-waiver agreement)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days within any 180-day period

per entry

Entries

Multiple entries permitted within the 90/180 allowance

from issue date

Visa fee

0 (no entry fee)

consular fee only

Processing time

None - entry granted at the border

standard track

Validity

Passport valid for the period of intended stay; 90/180 counter applies

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm your passport meets requirements

Carry a valid ordinary Turkish passport. While Turkish nationals may legally enter on a national ID card, a passport with at least one blank page is recommended and required for air travel.

· Ordinary passport· No visa needed

/02

Verify the 90/180 day allowance

Calculate your planned stay so it does not exceed 90 days within any rolling 180-day period. Ukraine runs its own counter, separate from the EU/Schengen zone.

· 90 days· 180-day window

/03

Prepare supporting documents

Have evidence of sufficient funds, return or onward tickets, and accommodation or invitation details ready in case border officers request them.

· Proof of funds· Return ticket

/04

Check current travel and security advisories

Martial law remains in effect in Ukraine in 2026. Review the latest Turkish MFA and Ukrainian government advisories and entry-point status before departure.

· Martial law· Advisory

/05

Travel and present documents at the border

On arrival, present your passport (or ID card). No visa, eVisa or arrival form is required for stays within 90 days.

· No eVisa· Border entry

/06

Apply for a long-stay visa only if needed

If you intend to stay beyond 90 days or to work, study or reside, apply for a long-term D visa in advance at a VFS Global center in Istanbul or Izmir.

· D visa· VFS Global

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items

Personalized checklist

Türkiye -> Ukraine · Visa-free (mutual visa-waiver agreement)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredOrdinary Turkish passport valid for the duration of stay

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RecommendedAt least one blank passport page

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

recommended

RecommendedReturn or onward travel ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

RecommendedAccommodation booking or invitation details

Signed or stamped letter with host contact details and visit arrangements

recommended

RecommendedTravel/medical insurance valid in Ukraine

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RequiredAwareness of the 90-days-in-180 limit

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedCheck current martial-law and security advisories

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

ConditionalOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesEmbassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Turkey - Visa rules for Turkish citizens Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine - Entry regime for foreign citizens Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine - Ukraine-Turkey visa-free agreement

Application link included: Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Turkey - Visa rules for Turkish citizens

Open link

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Short-stay tourist entry0No visa and no entry fee for stays up to 90 days

Long-term D visa (only if staying over 90 days)USD 65Single-entry long-stay visa fee via VFS Global; not needed for short tourism

VFS Global service fee (long-stay applicants only)USD 30Applies only if applying for a D visa at an Istanbul/Izmir center

Total estimate0 — 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry at border

Immediate on arrival

No application, no pre-authorization; entry stamp issued at the port of entry for stays up to 90 days.

Long-term D visa (only if over 90 days)

Approximately 5-15 business days

Processed via VFS Global in Istanbul or Izmir; not required for short tourist visits.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Mutual visa-waiver agreement

Turkey and Ukraine signed a bilateral visa-abolition agreement effective 1 August 2012, granting reciprocal visa-free travel.

High

/02

Short tourist stay within 90 days

Visits up to 90 days in any 180-day period fall fully within the visa-free allowance.

High

/03

Ordinary passport holder

The visa waiver applies to ordinary passport holders, who make up the vast majority of tourists.

High

/04

Travel on national ID card

Turkish citizens may enter on a national ID card, though a passport is preferred for air travel.

Medium

/05

Long-stay or work intent

Travelers planning to stay over 90 days, work, study or reside must obtain a long-term D visa in advance.

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

2026-05-30

Turkey to Ukraine route verified

Confirmed visa-free status for Turkish ordinary passport holders against the Ukrainian Embassy in Turkey and Ukraine MFA guidance; 90 days within any 180-day period, no fee, ID-card entry permitted, Ukraine outside Schengen so no ETIAS.

/09 — The questions