Turkey for citizens of Portugal

🔑 How to enter to Turkey from Portugal

To enter Turkey, Portuguese citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Turkey, check whether your Portuguese passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Turkey and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Portuguese passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Portuguese passport. You are allowed to stay in Turkey for 90 days.

✅ Requirements for Portuguese citizens to visit Turkey with tourist visa

• Portuguese citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Turkey. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Portuguese citizens on the territory of Turkey is carried out on a commercial basis.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Portugal require a visa to visit the Turkey?

   Portuguese citizens do not need a visa to visit the Turkey.

2. How long Portuguese citizens are allowed to stay in Turkey without a visa?

   The maximum duration of stay in Turkey for citizens of Portugal for a visa-free stay is 90 days.

3. What happens if a Portuguese passport holder stays in Turkey longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Turkey is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Turkey is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

4. Do citizens of Portugal need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Turkey without a visa?

   Turkish immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

5. What documents are required for Portuguese citizens to enter Turkey without a visa?

   Portuguese citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Turkey.

6. Can Portuguese work or study during the visa-free stay in Turkey?

   The Turkey visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Turkey Portuguese citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.