A 22-year-old Dutch tourist has disappeared for three weeks during his holiday in Turkey's southern Mersin province, local media reported on Monday.

The disappeared man identified as Joey Hoffman had come in Turkey for vacation in early July with two friends, travelling around Mediterranean provinces with a rented car.

After Hoffman's missing on July 8, his brother instantly flew to Turkey from Netherland and reported to local police office, wishing for any news or clue about his whereabouts.

Hoffman's brother also printed missing person posters and distributed them to public, however, he has not heard from his brother since the accident happened.

"It is not certain whether he is here by now but the issue is thoroughly being investigated. If he is here, he will be found as soon as possible," said the governor of Mersin's Silifke district, where Hoffman planed to visit.