Romania→Turkey
Romania to Turkey
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
No mandatory vaccinations are required for entry into Turkey. Official sources may list recommended vaccinations; none are compulsory for entry.
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel, check that your passport, national identity card or temporary passport is valid and meets the entry requirement: your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry into Turkey.
Purchase any recommended vaccinations you prefer and consider travel insurance for your trip; travel insurance is recommended but not required for entry.
What happens at the border?
No visa is required for Romanian tourists for stays of up to 90 days in Turkey. If you plan to stay longer than 90 days you will need to obtain a visa.
There is no arrival registration or entry card required on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Turkey?
Romanian citizens do not need a visa to enter Turkey for tourism for stays of up to 90 days.
How long must my passport be valid for?
Your Romanian passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry into Turkey.
Can I use my ID card or a temporary passport instead of my passport?
You may also use a Romanian national identity card or a temporary passport to enter Turkey; these documents are accepted travel documents.
Do I need any vaccinations to enter Turkey?
No vaccinations are mandatory for entry into Turkey. Recommended vaccinations may be listed by official health sources but none are required for entry.
Do I have to buy travel insurance before I travel to Turkey?
Travel insurance is recommended for travel to Turkey but it is not a condition of entry.
Will I need to fill in an arrival card or register on arrival in Turkey?
There is no arrival registration or entry card required when you enter Turkey as a Romanian tourist.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- Travel insurance
Not required to enter, but treatment is charged to visitors — worth a policy that covers repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Turkey — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
Open the guide
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