Turkey visa requirements for Thais

Travel and visa requirements

Turkish Visa is not required for Thais

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Turkey is a nation between eastern Europe and western Asia and has its capital city as Ankara while the largest city is Istanbul.
  • Turkey is noted for having one of the three most famous and distinctive traditional cuisines in the world.
  • Thailand citizens are eligible to visit Turkey as tourists without a visa and can stay up to 30 days.
  • Thailand passport with a validity of 6 months is required to visit Turkey, hotel reservations, onward or return flight ticket and proof of sufficient funds are also required before visiting Turkey.
  • The official language spoken in Turkey are Turkish, Kurmanji, Arabic and Zazaki. Other ethnic languages have very few speakers including Turkish dialects, Balkan, Laz, Armenian and Circassian languages.
  • Turkey has been home to all three great revealed religions such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. However, almost all the citizens of Turkey are Muslims.
  • The Turkish lira is the currency of Turkey.
  • Local currency and foreign currencies are unlimited on entry. However, visitors should declare large amounts on arrival.
  • Local currency and foreign currencies up to USD 5,000 can be exported. Exceeding amounts must be declared and it is required to hold proof of purchase from an authorized bank.
  • The vaccinations required before visiting Turkey include hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, rabies, meningitis, polio, chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.
  • Turkey has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild to cool, wet winters in the Mediterranean sea while it is a temperate Oceanic climate with warm, wet summers and cool to cold, wet winters in the Black sea.
  • Turkey observes Turkey Time with no Daylight Saving Time and it is 3 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.
  • Some of the tourist centers to visit in Turkey are Kabak Bay, Butterfly Valley, Patara, Princes' Island, Cappadocia.
  • The time difference between Turkey and Thailand is 20 hours. Turkey is ahead of Thailand.
  • The average flight duration from Thailand to Turkey is 8 hours 18 minutes while the distance is 6,826 Km.
  • The operating airlines from Thailand to Turkey include Finnair, Thai Airways, Eva Air, Norwegian, Royal Brunei, and Scoot TigerAir.

Frequently Asked Questions


How much can I budget per day in Turkey?

You should plan to spend around TRY163 ($27) per day on your vacation in Turkey, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. The amount is expected to cover meals, transportation, and accommodation.


Can I use credit card in Turkey?

Credit and debit cards are widely used in Turkey. Visa and MasterCard are accepted in most places, with American Express payment available in high-end hotels and restaurants.


How do I get around in Turkey?

There are various means by which tourists in Turkey get around within the city. The means are car renting, trains, minibusses, motorbikes, and boats and ferries.


How do I extend my stay in Turkey as a tourist?

If you wish to extend your day in Turkey, you can visit immigration officials, an embassy or police station to know the necessary action to take. It may be possible to extend your visa based on reasons for the extension, your nationality, and the initial purposes of visiting.