Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | 3 | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | 3 | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | 3 | Yes |
| USA | Yes | 3 | Yes |
| Other EU | 1 | 2/3/4 | Yes |
PassportsPassport valid for
at least three months from date of departure from Turkey required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above, except nationals of the following:
1. Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands and Spain, who can enter with a national ID card (which must have a validity of one year).
VisasRequired by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above except the following:
(a)
2. nationals of EU countries for stays of up to three months (except those listed under notes
3 and
4 below in
Sticker-type entry visas);
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours, provided not leaving the airport and in possession of confirmed onward tickets. If traveling by sea or land via Turkey, a visa is needed.
Sticker-type entry visas: Tourists and business visitors from the following countries
do require visas and can obtain a sticker-type entry visa at the point of entry for a fee (prices are dependent on nationality):
(a)
3. Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Ireland, Italy, Malta, The Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, the UK* and USA for stays not exceeding three months;
(b)
4. Greek Cypriot Administrative Region, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and Slovak Republic for stays not exceeding one month.
Note: (a)*British National Overseas passport holders should contact the visa section of the consulate general before traveling. (b) Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
Types of Visa and CostBritish passport holders can obtain
tourist visa either at the port of entry in Turkey for £10 or from the consulate general in the UK for £50.
Single transit (up to three months): £30.
Study (up to one year): £85.
Work (up to one year): £85. Prices vary according to nationality.
ValiditySingle entry: up to three months. Multiple entry: up to five years.
Applications to:Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see
General Info. Applicants must pre-book an appointment with the relevant consulate. An online appointment system is available (website:
www.turkishconsulate.org.uk/en/visa).
Working Days RequiredUsually three, but dependent on nationality of applicant and type of visa. Some applications may be referred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ankara, which may take much longer (minimum six to eight weeks).
WarningMost visits are trouble-free. However, there is a high threat from terrorism in Turkey. It is believed that international terrorist groups, as well as indigenous ones, are currently active in Turkey. Attacks, including in tourist areas, could well occur.
Recent targets have included Mediterranean and Aegean tourist areas, Istanbul and the South East. On 28 August 2006, a series of explosions in the Aegean resort of Marmaris injured 21 people. On the same day an explosion in the Mediterranean resort of Antalya killed three people and injured at least 30, including a number of foreign nationals. On 20 November 2003, terrorist attacks against the British Consulate-General and the headquarters of HSBC in Istanbul caused 33 deaths and injured several hundred.
In February 2007, Turkish Authorities confirmed three outbreaks of Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) in the Batman and Diyarbakir provinces, South East Turkey. In January 2006 outbreaks of Avian Influenza resulted in four deaths in Eastern Turkey.
As a precaution, visitors should avoid live animal markets, poultry farms and other places where they may come into contact with domestic, caged or wild birds; and ensure that poultry and egg dishes are thoroughly cooked.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Yellow Fever | No | No |
| Cholera | No | No |
| Typhoid and Polio | 1 | N/A |
| Malaria | 2 | N/A |
Health CareTurkey has a large health sector with high-standard private health-care available at reasonable cost in the main cities. In rural areas and the east of the country, health services are less developed. Many Turkish doctors and dentists speak a foreign language, particularly at major hospitals. Private health insurance is recommended.
Note1Outbreaks of
typhoid may occur in rural areas.
2Potential
malaria risk (exclusively in the benign
vivax form) exists from May to the end of October in the Çukorova/Amikova areas and in southeast Anatolia, Adana and Antalya (Side). There is no malaria risk in the main tourist areas in the west and southwest of the country.
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