What is Visa-Free Travel? How to Go Abroad Without a Visa? List of the Most Popular Visa-Free Countries... Visa-Free Travel Guide for Burgundy and Green Passport Holders

For Turkish citizens who want to vacation abroad, visa barriers can often be a major problem. However, as of 2025, citizens of the Republic of Turkey will be able to travel to many countries without a visa, depending on their passport type. Especially for burgundy passport holders, visa procedures, document preparations and fee payments mean a waste of time for many people. However, some countries grant visa exemptions to Turkish citizens for short-term visits thanks to bilateral agreements they have made with Türkiye.

WHAT IS VISA-FREE TRAVEL? HOW TO TRAVEL WITHOUT A VISA?

Visa-free travel refers to travel to countries that you can enter directly with your passport and do not require a visa in advance. In such travels, you can simply buy your plane ticket and set off without the hassle of making a consulate appointment, collecting documents or paying fees.

WHAT ARE THE MOST POPULAR COUNTRIES TO GO WITHOUT A VISA? (2025 LIST)

Balkan countries are among the most preferred foreign destinations for Turkish citizens. These countries host thousands of tourists every year due to their visa-free travel, proximity to Türkiye and cultural similarities.

The following countries are among the most preferred and popular visa-free routes that Turkish Republic burgundy passport holders can visit without obtaining a visa in advance:

• North Macedonia No 90 days
• Ukraine No Indefinitely
• Kosovo No 90 days within 6 months
• Albania No 90 days
• Serbia No 90 days within 180 days
• Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) No Indefinitely
• Bosnia and Herzegovina No 90 days within 180 days

Why Are These Countries Popular?

• Affordable flights and tours
• Easy access for anyone with a passport
• Familiar and attractive routes with their history, nature and cuisine
• Transportation options available by car or bus

These countries are ideal starting points for travelers who want to start traveling without a visa. When planning a holiday route, considering this list can provide advantages in terms of both time and cost.

WHAT ARE THE COUNTRIES THAT CAN BE GOING WITHOUT A VISA FOR MAROON PASSPORT HOLDERS? (2025)

The following countries are visa-free for burgundy passport holders. You can generally stay in these countries for up to 90 days without a visa.

Note: Each country has a different visa-free stay period. If the period is exceeded, a fine or deportation may be applied.

• Argentina 90 days
• Albania 90 days
• Azerbaijan 90 days
• Independent Samoa 90 days
• Bahamas 90 days
• Barbados 6 months
• Belarus 30 days
• Belize 90 days
• Bolivia 90 days
• Bosnia and Herzegovina 90 days
• Botswana 90 days
• Brazil 90 days
• Brunei 30 days
• Dominica 21 days
• Equator 90 days
• El Salvador 90 days
• Indonesia 30 days
• Morocco 90 days
• Fiji 90 days
• Philippines 30 days
• Palestine -
• Ghana 90 days
• Guatemala 90 days
• Georgia 1 year
• Honduras 90 days
• Hong Kong 90 days
• Iran 90 days
• Jamaica 90 days
• Japan 90 days
• Montenegro 90 days
• Qatar 90 days
• Kazakhstan 30 days
• Kyrgyzstan 90 days
• Colombia 90 days
• Republic of Congo 90 days
• Kosovo 90 days
• Costa Rica 90 days
• Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Indefinitely
• North Macedonia 90 days
• Lebanon 90 days
• Macau 30 days
• Malaysia 90 days
• Mauritius 30 days
• Mongolia 30 days
• Moldova 90 days
• Egypt (Sharm El Sheikh) 90 days
• Nicaragua 90 days
• Uzbekistan 30 days
• Panama 6 months
• Paraguay 90 days
• Peru 90 days
• Sao Tome and Principe 15 days - 90 days
• Seychelles 90 days
• Singapore 90 days
• Serbia 90 days
• Sri Lanka 30 days
• Chile 90 days
• Thailand 30 days
• Tonga 30 days
• Trinidad Tobago 30 days
• Tunisia 90 days
• Tuvalu 30 days
• Uganda 90 days
• Ukraine Indefinitely
• Uruguay 90 days
• Jordan 90 days
• Vanuatu 30 days
• Venezuela 90 days
• Zambia 90 days

WHAT ARE THE COUNTRIES THAT DO NOT REQUIRE VISA FOR GREEN PASSPORT HOLDERS? (2025 LIST)

Green passport (special) holders can travel to many more countries without visa formalities. The countries listed below allow visa-free entry for green passport holders for periods ranging from 30 to 90 days.

Europe

(Including Schengen countries)

Germany, Andorra, Austria, Azerbaijan, Albania, Belgium, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Iceland, Montenegro, TRNC, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine, Vatican, Greece

Asia

Bahrain, Bangladesh, UAE, China, East Timor, Indonesia, Philippines, Palestine, Hong Kong, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Japan, Cambodia, Qatar, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, South Korea, Lebanon, Macau, Maldives, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar (e-visa), Nepal (border visa), Pakistan, Russia (e-visa), Singapore, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Taiwan, Turkmenistan, Oman, Jordan, Vietnam, Yemen

Africa

Botswana, Algeria, Djibouti, Morocco, Ivory Coast, Ghana, South Africa, Cameroon, Kenya, Comoros, Libya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mauritania, Mozambique, Egypt, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Cape Verde, Zambia, Zimbabwe

South America

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru, Chile, Uruguay, Venezuela

North America and the Caribbean

Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Curaçao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Netherlands Antilles, Honduras, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sint Maarten, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos

Oceania

Cook Islands, Fiji, Niue, Palau, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, New Caledonia

Pay Attention to These Before Traveling!

• Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months.
• Keep your hotel reservations and return ticket with you.
• Be careful not to exceed your travel time. Otherwise, you may face fines or deportation.
• For up-to-date information, you can check the visa status of the target country on the website of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.