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๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Does a Turkish need a visa for Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ?

Visa required

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

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Turkish citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Canada 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 Turkey

If you live in Turkey, visas for Canada 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.

Canada at a glance

Capital: Ottawa ยท Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD, $) ยท Official languages: English, French ยท Calling code: +1

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Canada: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 11 June 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Canada uses plug types A, B, Turkey uses C, F. Mains voltage differs (Canada: 120 V; Turkey: 230 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 Canada

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

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

Easier destinations near Canada for Turkish passport holders

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canadian passport holders visiting Turkey: Canadian passport holders can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days.

The Turkish passport at a glance

73visa-free
4ETA
31visa on arrival
27e-Visa
63visa required

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Questions

Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Canada?

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

Does a Canadian need a visa for Turkey?

Canadian passport holders can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days.