04 February 2026

Turkiye announces visa-free entry for nationals of the Chinese mainland

Effective 2 January 2026, nationals of the Chinese mainland may enter Turkiye without a visa for non-remunerated business activities, such as participation in business and internal corporate meetings, contract negotiations and conferences. The policy applies to business visitors who are nationals of the Chinese mainland, hold ordinary passports and will remain in Turkiye for no more than 90 days within a 180-day period.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services, and attached below, provides additional details.

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Full text of Tax Alert

Document ID: 2026-0341