Turkey Announces Visa Free Entry for 6 Countries

That's right! Turkey recently announced visa-free entry for citizens of six countries, effective December 23, 2023. This is a significant move aimed at boosting tourism and strengthening diplomatic ties.

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The six countries granted visa-free access are:

• United Arab Emirates (UAE) 🇦🇪
• Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 
• United States 🇺🇸 
• Canada 🇨🇦 
• Bahrain 🇧🇭 
• Oman 🇴🇲

Citizens of these countries can now enjoy a visa-free stay in Turkey for up to 90 days within a 180-day period, as long as they hold ordinary passports and are traveling for tourism purposes. This means they can skip the hassle of applying for a visa beforehand, making it easier and more convenient to plan a trip to Turkey.

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This decision is expected to have a positive impact on Turkey's tourism industry, which has been hit hard by the pandemic in recent years. By making it easier for citizens of these six countries to visit, Turkey hopes to attract more tourists and boost its economy.

Here are some additional details about the new visa-free policy:

• The visa-free entry applies only to ordinary passport holders. Holders of diplomatic, service, or special passports may still require a visa.
• Visitors must have a valid passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the intended date of departure from Turkey.
• Visitors cannot engage in paid work or commercial activities while in Turkey on a visa-free entry.
• The 90-day visa-free period is calculated within a 180-day period. This means that after staying in Turkey for 90 days, visitors must wait another 90 days before they can visit again without a visa.

If you are a citizen of one of the six countries mentioned above and are considering visiting Turkey, I recommend checking the official Turkish government website for more information about the visa-free entry requirements and process.

I hope this information is helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions about Turkey or its visa-free entry policy.