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TurkeyTurkey visa requirements for Cyprus citizens (2026)
Visa on arrival. Cyprus passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Turkey. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.
VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated
Turkey entry requirements for Cyprus citizens
- Requirement
- Visa on arrival
- Allowed stay
- Per visa terms
What to bring to Turkey
- Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
- Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
- Return or onward ticket
- Hotel booking or host address
- Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)
Good to know
- US ordinary passport holders are visa-exempt for up to 90 days in 180.
Easier alternatives for Cyprus passport holders
Popular destinations with simpler entry for the Cyprus passport than Turkey, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.
Turkey at a glance for travellers
- 105 of 198 passports can enter Turkey without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
- The Cyprus passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 146 destinations in our dataset.
Sources and last checked
| What | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Fees, processing & entry formalities | Türkiye MFA: visa information for foreigners | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Fees, processing & entry formalities | Türkiye e-Visa | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Turkey entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cyprus citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Cyprus passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Turkey. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
What documents do Cyprus passport holders need for Turkey?
Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).
Do Cyprus passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Turkey?
No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.