The most recent Rick Steves' guide on Istanbul states that a visa is required for US citizens who enter Turkey. However, I have seen information saying that is no longer the case. Does a US citizen with a US passport need a visa to enter Turkey?
Posted by
Massachusetts
1020 posts
This is the guidebook update listed on the RS website:
https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/turkey/guidebook-updates
Across Turkey
Travelers with a regular American or Canadian passport no longer need a visa to visit Turkey for up to 90 days. (US and Canadian citizens with an "official" military or diplomatic passport do still need a visa.) As is the case for many countries in Europe, you can be refused entry if your passport isn't valid for at least 6 months following your date of entry to Turkey; you must also have enough space in your passport for regular entry and exit stamps. The US Embassy in Turkey has all the details Americans need; otherwise check the Republic of Turkey's official visa info.
Posted by
Magyarország / Rep of Texas
19773 posts
That's good news, not that the EVisa was a big deal. 5 minutes and a few minutes online is all it was.
Posted by
Washington DC
27809 posts
Yes, but it cost $50.