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title: Türkiye visa for citizens of South Korea
description: Citizens of South Korea can visit Türkiye without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Türkiye visa for citizens of South Korea

Citizens of South Korea can visit Türkiye without a visa for up to 90 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 150 days and have return ticket ready.
2. **Travel to Turkey** — Present passport to immigration officer at port of entry.
3. **Receive entry stamp** — Officer grants visa-free entry for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Travel): Must be valid at least 150 days beyond arrival date.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Turkey within 90 days.
- **Travel insurance (recommended)** (Travel, optional): Covers entire stay in Turkey.

## Good to know

- Overstaying incurs fines and possible entry bans.
- Passport must have at least 150 days of validity from arrival date.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 150 days** — Make sure passport is valid more than 150 days before traveling.
- **No return ticket** — Carry a printed or digital onward/return ticket.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of South Korea need a visa for Türkiye?

Citizens of South Korea can visit Türkiye without a visa for up to 90 days.

### How long can citizens of South Korea stay in Türkiye?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of South Korea need for Türkiye?

Passport; Return or onward ticket; Travel insurance (recommended).

## More

- [Türkiye visa for every passport](/visa/turkey)
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