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Do You Need a Visa for Türkiye? Gulf Travellers' Guide 2026 — Absher

Good news: nationals of the four Gulf states enter Türkiye visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days — here are the details.

Nationals of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar (holders of the national passport) currently enter Türkiye visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days within 180 days. For full detail see the Türkiye visa page.

Key points

  • The exemption applies to holders of these countries' national passports (not residents holding other passports).
  • A valid passport is required (six months recommended).
  • The exemption is for tourism only and must not exceed 90 days within 180 days.
  • Regulations can change — check the official source or contact us before travelling.
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Questions & Answers

FAQs

Do Saudi nationals need a visa for Türkiye?
No — holders of a Saudi passport currently enter Türkiye visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days (since 2024).
What about Emirati, Kuwaiti and Qatari nationals?
They too enter visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days with their national passports.
Do these rules change?
Yes, they may — check the official evisa.gov.tr site or contact us before travelling.

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