Turkey entry requirements for UK travellers
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Turkey: visa and passport rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Quick answer for UK travellers
- Passport
- valid 6+ months beyond arrival, 1 blank page
- Vaccines
- 2 recommended, 3 to consider
- Driving permit
- 1968 Vienna Convention IDP if you plan to drive
Data is automatically refreshed from official UK government sources: gov.uk Foreign Travel Advice for visa and passport rules, NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro for vaccines, and gov.uk driving abroad guidance for International Driving Permits. Not medical advice - always confirm with a travel-health professional and the Turkey embassy before you travel. Read our full methodology →
Entry requirements for Turkey
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive and have 1 blank page.
Visas
You can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, for business or tourism.
If you hold a British citizen passport, you can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, for business or tourism
If you hold another type of British passport, you will need a visa and should check visa requirements with the Turkish Embassy or Consulate General before you travel.
To enter Turkey for education, employment or medical purposes, or in other special cases, check the information on applying for a visa. If you plan to work in Turkey, make sure you have the correct permits.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice - Turkey · checked . Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to Turkey
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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2 weeks before travelHepatitis A Recommended
Recommended for all previously unvaccinated travellers.
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
Booster recommended if last dose was more than 10 years ago.
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3 weeks before travelHepatitis B Consider
Intermediate/high prevalence. Recommended for those with sexual risk, healthcare workers, long-stay travellers, or contact sports participants.
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
Risk present from domestic animals. Pre-exposure recommended for animal workers, healthcare workers, runners/cyclists, and long-stay travellers (>1 month).
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2 weeks before travelTyphoid Consider
Recommended for those visiting friends/relatives, frequent travellers, or those in areas with poor sanitation.
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro - Turkey · checked . Cross-check against NHS Fit for Travel and US CDC Traveller's Health.
Driving in Turkey
To drive in Turkey with a UK driving licence, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) under the 1968 Vienna Convention.
IDPs are issued by PayPoint (no longer the Post Office) - find an issuing store.
Turkey travel: frequently asked questions
How long does my passport need to be valid for Turkey?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive in Turkey, and have at least 1 blank page. Check your expiry date well in advance - renewing a UK passport currently takes around 3 weeks.
What vaccines do I need for Turkey?
No vaccines are listed as required for Turkey, but Hepatitis A, Tetanus / Diphtheria are recommended for UK travellers based on NaTHNaC guidance. Some vaccines need several weeks for full protection - book a travel clinic appointment well before you fly.
Do I need an International Driving Permit for Turkey?
If you plan to drive in Turkey on a UK licence, you may need an International Driving Permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention. UK IDPs are issued by PayPoint in person and cost £5.50.
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