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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ Does a Filipino need a visa for Turkey ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท?

Visa required

Yes. Filipino passport holders need a visa for Turkey, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Turkey before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Filipino citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Turkey or its official government website before you travel.

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Where to apply in the Philippines

If you live in the Philippines, visas for Turkey are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Turkey at a glance

Capital: Ankara ยท Currency: Turkish lira (TRY, โ‚บ) ยท Official languages: Turkish ยท Calling code: +90

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Turkey: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 9 June 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

Some of your plugs fit (C); for type A, B plugs bring a travel adapter for Turkey's sockets (C, F). Mains voltage differs (Turkey: 230 V; the Philippines: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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Your embassy in Turkey

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Turkey, contact the embassy of the Philippines:

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Easier destinations near Turkey for Filipino passport holders

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Turkish passport holders visiting the Philippines: Turkish passport holders can visit the Philippines without a visa for up to 30 days.

The Filipino passport at a glance

39visa-free
2ETA
19visa on arrival
47e-Visa
91visa required

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Questions

Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Turkey?

Filipino passport holders need a visa for Turkey, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Turkey before travelling.

Does a Turkish need a visa for the Philippines?

Turkish passport holders can visit the Philippines without a visa for up to 30 days.