Türkiye visa — Russia
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Türkiye?
Russian ordinary passport holders are listed as visa-exempt for Türkiye on the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs table. No EvisaCity visa application is required. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists the stay as: Up to 60 days for tourism or business.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Türkiye? — Quick answer
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa table lists ordinary Russia passports as visa-exempt for Türkiye. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists the stay as: Up to 60 days for tourism or business. Entry is still decided at the border.
Visa-free entry — no visa application needed
Russian ordinary passport holders are listed as visa-exempt for Türkiye. Stay: Up to 60 days for tourism or business
Official MFA line: “Exempt from visa for their tourism or business purposes, for 60 days starting from the first entry date.”
Entry details
- Entry type
- Visa-free
- Travel purpose
- Tourism
- Stay allowance
- Up to 60 days for tourism or business
Entry requirements may change. Check the official sources before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Türkiye?
Ordinary Russia passports are published as visa-exempt on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs table. The official line is: “Exempt from visa for their tourism or business purposes, for 60 days starting from the first entry date.” Arrive with a valid passport and any documents the border may ask for. Approval of entry is decided only by Türkiye’s authorities.
How long can Russian citizens stay in Türkiye?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists the stay as: Up to 60 days for tourism or business.
Is this the same as the evisa.gov.tr country list?
No. https://www.evisa.gov.tr/tr/ lists nationalities that can apply for an e-Visa. Visa-exempt (muaf) ordinary passports are published on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa table for foreigners.
What documents may be checked at the border?
A valid passport is required. Officers may also ask for proof of accommodation, return travel, funds or medical insurance. Requirements can change.
Can the stay be extended?
Longer stays are a government immigration matter, such as a residence permit. EvisaCity does not issue or extend entry permission.
Official sources
Notice: EvisaCity is an independent travel document assistance service. It is not a government website. Visa and entry decisions are made only by the relevant authorities.
Optional insurance, eSIM and reservations. No government visa fee is charged on this route.
Final entry permission is decided by Türkiye’s border authorities. Exemption table last checked 2026-09-05.