How long you can stay, by passport
| Passport | Stay | Details |
|---|---|---|
 EU, EEA or Swiss passport | 90 days in 180 | Visa-free: 90 days in any 180-day period (tourism/business). |
 UK, Canadian, Australian or NZ passport | 90 days in 180 | Visa-free: 90 days in any 180-day period (tourism/business). |
 US passport | 90 days in 180 | Visa-free: 90 days in any 180-day period (tourism/business). |
 Indian passport | e-visa · 30 days | Visa required. With a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit you can get a single-entry e-visa for up to 30 days. |
Counted in a calendar year.
The longest you can stay out of Türkiye in a row before a standard permit lapses.
Tax residency in Türkiye
Resident if you stay more than 6 months in a calendar year (short trips abroad do not break it), or if domiciled in Türkiye. Foreigners here for tourism, travel, study or medical treatment are not resident even past 6 months.
Keeping a residence permit
A short-term residence permit can be cancelled if you spend more than 120 days in total outside Türkiye in the last year (exceptions for health, education, duty). Long-term permits lapse after more than 1 year of continuous absence.
How Noverstay keeps you inside the limit
The app logs the country you wake up in, even when it’s closed, and counts every rule above for your passport. It tells you the date you must leave by and reminds you 14 days before. Plan a trip first and it shows every limit it touches.
Questions
How long can a US citizen stay in Türkiye?
90 days in 180. Visa-free: 90 days in any 180-day period (tourism/business).
How long can British citizens stay in Türkiye?
90 days in 180. Visa-free: 90 days in any 180-day period (tourism/business).
How long can EU citizens stay in Türkiye?
90 days in 180. Visa-free: 90 days in any 180-day period (tourism/business).
How long can Indian citizens stay in Türkiye?
e-visa · 30 days. Visa required. With a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit you can get a single-entry e-visa for up to 30 days.
When do you become a tax resident in Türkiye?
You become tax resident after 183 days in a calendar year. Resident if you stay more than 6 months in a calendar year (short trips abroad do not break it), or if domiciled in Türkiye. Foreigners here for tourism, travel, study or medical treatment are not resident even past 6 months.
How long can you be away from Türkiye without losing your residence permit?
A short-term residence permit can be cancelled if you spend more than 120 days in total outside Türkiye in the last year (exceptions for health, education, duty). Long-term permits lapse after more than 1 year of continuous absence.
Can Noverstay count my days in Türkiye automatically?
Yes. The Noverstay app logs the country you’re in each day, also when it’s closed, and reminds you before your visa or tax limit. Only the country, city and date are stored.
Official sources
Rules change often. This page is not legal or tax advice. Check the official source or a qualified adviser before you rely on a count.