As of 2026, Turkish citizens holding a standard (burgundy) passport can visit several European countries without a visa, though most of these are outside the European Union's Schengen Area. Visa-free destinations include Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Kosovo, all of which generally allow stays of up to 90 days. Additionally, Belarus, Moldova, and Ukraine (subject to current safety travel advisories) offer visa-free entry. It is important to note that for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Turkish citizens can even travel using only their national ID card. While most of "mainstream" Western Europe still requires a Schengen Visa, Turkey has been in ongoing negotiations for visa liberalization. Travelers should always check for the latest requirements regarding the E-visa or eTA systems, as some countries that were previously strictly visa-free are implementing digital travel authorizations for security.