Turkey visa-free (under 15 / over 50)
Last verified: October 2026 (mfa.gov.tr source)
Who travels to Turkey visa-free?
Algerians under 15 and over 50 (ordinary passport) are visa-exempt for tourism: 90 days in any 180. No visa process, no fee — just a valid passport. Outside these age bands: see the conditional e-Visa (15-18 & 35-50) or the consulate visa (18-35).
Official source: evisa.gov.tr
At a glance
- Visa-free
- Under 15 OR over 50
- Duration
- 90 days in 180 (tourism)
- Fee
- Free
- Visa process
- None (valid passport)
- 15-18 & 35-50
- Conditional e-Visa (other tab)
- 18-35
- Consulate visa (other tab)
- Passport
- Valid ≥ 6 months
Required documents
- Valid Algerian passport (≥ 6 months recommended)
- No visa required (under 15 / over 50)
- Return ticket / accommodation (may be checked at the border)
How it works, step by step
- 1Check your age
Under 15 or over 50 → visa-free.
- 2No visa process
Travel with a valid passport.
- 3At the border
Entry up to 90 days in 180 (tourism).
- 4Outside the age band?
See the conditional e-Visa or the consulate visa.
Fees
| Visa-free entry (under-15 / over-50) | free |
| e-Visa (if not exempt) | per evisa.gov.tr — other tab |
Algerians under 15 and over 50 are visa-exempt (90 d/180, tourism). Outside these age bands, the conditional e-Visa (15-18 & 35-50 with a Schengen/US/UK/IE visa) or the consulate visa (18-35) applies. Confirm on mfa.gov.tr.
Frequently asked questions
Who is visa-exempt?
Algerians under 15 and over 50 (ordinary passport), 90 days in 180, for tourism.
And between 15 and 50?
Conditional e-Visa (15-18 & 35-50 with a Schengen/US/UK/IE visa) or consulate visa (18-35).
Do I need an online arrival card for Turkey?
No. Turkey requires no digital arrival card: the only online step is the e-Visa (for eligible cases), on evisa.gov.tr. Sites selling a 'Turkey arrival card' are not official.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. The decision is at the Turkish authorities' discretion; OuiVisa checks eligibility before payment.
Outside the age band? The e-Visa
If you're aged 15-50, OuiVisa checks your eligibility for the conditional e-Visa — see the dedicated tab.
See the conditional e-VisaConditional e-Visa handled 100% online by OuiVisa (for eligible cases) — no travel or pre-travel biometrics. For the consulate visa (18-35, biometrics + presence), OuiVisa refers you to a partner agency. Visa issuance is at the Turkish authorities' discretion; approval is not guaranteed.