🇹🇷TÜRKIYE🇺🇸UNITED STATESTR-US Do Türkiye passport holders need a visa to visit United States?
Turkish ordinary passport holders need a B-1/B-2 visitor visa to enter the United States for tourism. Türkiye is not in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, so ESTA is not available. Türkiye is not a participant in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, so Turkish citizens cannot use ESTA and must obtain a nonimmigrant B-2 (tourism) or B-1/B-2 (business/tourism) visa before traveling. The process involves completing the DS-160 online form, paying the $185 MRV application fee, and attending an in-person interview at the U.S. Embassy in Ankara or the Consulate General in Istanbul. Interview wait times are long — currently around 175-190 days — so applicants should plan well ahead. Once approved, B-2 visas for Turkish nationals are typically issued as multiple-entry, valid up to 10 years (per the reciprocity schedule), though the actual permitted stay per visit is decided by a CBP officer at the port of entry, normally up to six months. Applicants must demonstrate strong ties to Türkiye and intent to return (INA Section 214(b)).
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE 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.