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Canadian citizens can enter Turkey for tourism or short business stays without a visa. This allows for a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

Key facts

For Canadian passport holders, tourism or short business trips.

You may need a visa if…

• Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your entry date.
• The 90-day stay limit applies to a 180-day period, meaning you cannot reset the clock by briefly leaving and re-entering.
• For stays longer than 90 days or for purposes other than tourism/business, a visa is required.
• While a return ticket isn't always checked, it's advisable to have proof of onward travel.
• Overstaying your permitted period can result in fines, deportation, and future entry bans.
• If you plan to work or study, a different visa category is necessary.

Before you travel

• ✓Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from your entry date.
• ✓Book your round-trip or onward travel tickets.
• ✓Carry proof of sufficient funds for your stay.
• ✓Consider travel insurance that covers medical emergencies and trip cancellations.
• ✓Check the latest travel advisories from the Government of Canada.
• ✓Make copies of important documents (passport, tickets, insurance) and keep them separate.

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