Turkey Removes Visa Requirement For Americans And Canadians

January 5, 2024 at 14:26 EDT By Spencer Howard

The Points Guy: "Following a presidential decree, Turkey (also known as Turkiye) has lifted its tourism visa requirements for six new countries — including the United States and Canada."

"The decree, signed by Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Dec. 22, has largely slipped under the radar. It was announced in the Turkish Official Gazette on Dec. 23 and applies to tourists visiting Turkey from the U.S., Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Canada, Oman and Saudi Arabia."

Points Wire Note:

Previously, Turkey charged ~$20 for an e-visa so this isn't going to save you a ton of money. However, it's nice to no longer have to handle the logistics of applying for a visa.

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