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Russian citizens retain visa-free stays in Türkiye for up to 90 days within 180 days

Published: 29.05.2026

Russian citizens may stay in Türkiye without a visa for up to 90 days in each 180-day period, with a 60-day limit for continuous stay. Extending the stay by another 30 days requires leaving the country and re-entering; overstaying may lead to a fine and a temporary entry ban.

According to the source, visa-free short-term access remains available, but it does not allow a three-month continuous stay without leaving the country. People planning a move must account for the 60-day continuous-stay limit and the need to exit and re-enter to use the remaining visa-free days. This is especially relevant to Russian citizens entering without a residence permit and planning to arrange status after arrival. It is worth checking carefully because overstaying can result in financial penalties and complicate a later entry.