From January 1, 2015, holidaymakers to Turkey will have to hold a passport valid for at least 60 days from the date of expiry of their visitor visa.
“Travellers without the required period of validity on passports will regrettably not be allowed entry into Turkey due to this new legal regulation,” the Turkish Ministry for Culture and Tourism said.
“The new rules form part of Turkey’s responsibilities within the framework of its European Union negotiation accession process, including as signatory to relevant international agreements within this framework.”
Turkey abolished visas on arrival in April and replaced this with an electronic visa application system. More than 2.5 million Britons visit Turkey every year.