QA-11, 20 Febuary 2020, Statement of the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Hami Aksoy, in Response to a Question Regarding the Decision to Grant Visa Exemption to Some European Countries
As of 2 March 2020, Turkey has decided to exempt visa requirements for the members of the European Union Schengen area, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Poland as well as the United Kingdom citizens for touristic travels to Turkey for every 90 days within 180 day period.
This step aims at increasing our tourism potential with these countries as well as further developing our trade, economic and cultural relations.
Monday - Friday
09.00 - 13.00 / 14.00 - 18.00
Holidays 2026
| 1/1/2026 | 1/1/2026 | New Year's Day |
| 3/20/2026 | 3/20/2026 | Eid al-Fitr |
| 4/3/2026 | 4/3/2026 | Good Friday |
| 4/6/2026 | 4/6/2026 | Easter Monday |
| 5/1/2026 | 5/1/2026 | Labour Day |
| 5/8/2026 | 5/8/2026 | Liberation Day |
| 5/27/2026 | 5/27/2026 | Eid al-Adha |
| 7/5/2026 | 7/5/2026 | St. Cyril and St. Methodius Day |
| 7/6/2026 | 7/6/2026 | Jan Hus Day |
| 9/28/2026 | 9/28/2026 | Czech Statehood Day |
| 10/28/2026 | 10/28/2026 | Independence Day |
| 10/29/2026 | 10/29/2026 | National Day |
| 11/17/2026 | 11/17/2026 | Freedom and Democracy Day |
| 12/24/2026 | 12/24/2026 | Christmas Eve |
| 12/25/2026 | 12/25/2026 | Christmas Day |
| 12/26/2026 | 12/26/2026 | St. Stephen's Day |
+ 90 312 292 29 29
INVEST IN TÜRKİYE