Before
Chinese citizens needed an e-Visa or sticker visa for TürkiyeconfirmedDetected 2026-01-02 · source: official gov
Turkey introduces visa-free entry for Chinese tourists
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After · effective 2026-01-02
From 2 Jan 2026 visa-free for tourism/transit, up to 90 days within any 180-day period; passport ≥6 months valid with a blank pageConsular notice from the Chinese consulate in Istanbul: from 2 January 2026, Türkiye grants visa-free entry to Chinese ordinary-passport holders for tourism and transit, for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Travellers must hold a passport valid at least six months with a blank visa page.
Source: https://istanbul.china-consulate.gov.cn/lsfw/lsbh/202601/t20260112_11810960.htm · Verified 2026-01-12.
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https://istanbul.china-consulate.gov.cn/lsfw/lsbh/202601/t20260112_11810960.htm
2026年1月2日起，土耳其对以旅游、过境为目的的持普通护照中国公民实施免签政策；任意180天内累计停留不超过90天。
Change notes are point-in-time. Always confirm current rules on the official portal before you travel.