ANKARA: The Turkish government has announced a visa-free regime for citizens of six countries in a move that mainly aims at promoting tourism in the country. The six countries are: the United States, Canada, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and Sultanate of Oman, under a decree published in the Official Gazette of Turkey.

Citizens of these countries will be given the privilege of visa-free entry for tourist visits up to 90 days within any 180-day period. The decree was made as per Article 18 of the Law 6458 on Foreigners and International Protection. — KUNA