Country
Passport Required?
Visa Required?
Return Ticket Required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months (if visa is issued on
arrival) and at least 1 year (if visa is issued by the Turkish
Consulate) required by all, except the following
nationals
1. Belgium, France, Germany, Greece,
Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Spain and
Switzerland who can enter with a national ID card.
Required by all except the following:
(a) 2.
nationals of Japan for stays of up to 3 months;
(b)
3. nationals of EU countries for stays of up to 3
months (except nationals of Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Italy,
The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and the UK who do need
visas, but can obtain them at point of entry for a
fee);
(c) nationals of Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain,
Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Bulgaria (through certain customs
points only), Chile, Ecuador, El Salvador, Fiji, Grenada, Hong
Kong (SAR), Honduras, Iceland, Iran, Israel, Jamaica, Kenya,
Korea (Rep. of), Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Malta,
Mauritius, Monaco, Morocco, New Zealand, Oman, Qatar, St
Lucia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Singapore,
Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, United Arab
Emirates, Uruguay and Vatican City for stays of up to 3
months;
(d) nationals of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia,
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Indonesia and Romania
for stays of up to 2 months;
(e) nationals of Costa Rica,
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macao (SAR), Maldives and South Africa
for stays of up to 1 month.
Tourists and business
visitors from the following countries do require visas and can
obtain sticker-type entry visas at the point of entry for a
fee:
(a) 4. Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil,
Canada, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, the
UK and the USA for visits not exceeding 3 months;
(b)
Albania, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Czech Republic, Estonia,
Hungary, Jordan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Poland,
Russian Federation, Slovak Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan,
Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro)
for visits not exceeding 1 month;
(c) Georgia and Guatemala
for visits not exceeding 15 days;
Tourist/Business Single-entry visa;
Tourist/Business Multiple-entry visa; Employment,
Education, Residence or Research visa; and
Transit visa. Prices vary according to nationality (for
British nationals, the cost is $15, and for US nationals, the
cost is $45, when obtained at the port of entry). Some visas
must be obtained in advance from the Consulate (eg if
passport is valid for less than 3 months or if travelling for
purposes other than tourism); these visas cost $75.
These are not required by those continuing their
journey by the same or first connecting aircraft, if in
possession of confirmed onward tickets (and visas where
appropriate) and not leaving the airport. Transit visas are
required by all others continuing their journey within 72
hours; full visas are required for longer transit periods.
Transit visas are only issued to those with valid passports
and confirmed onward documentation. The cost varies according
to the nationality of the applicant: contact the nearest
Turkish Consulate. Transit visas must be obtained prior to
departure.
Dependent on nationality of applicant.
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy).
(a) CIS Nationals that require visas can obtain them at
Istanbul-Atat�rk and Ankara-Esenboga airports; Sarp and
Kapikule land borders; and Istanbul, Trabzon, Samsun, Giresun,
Hopa and Rize ports. (b) Nationals of the UK and Ireland must
pay their visa fees in Pounds Sterling and nationals of
Austria must pay in Austrian currency. All other nationals
eligible for visas on arrival must pay for their visas in US
Dollars. All nationals listed above are advised to check with
the Turkish Consulate regarding visa fees before travelling.
(c) Those staying longer or travelling for the purposes of
employment, education, research or residence must
obtain their visas in advance from the nearest Turkish
consular mission. (d) Visas issued to nationals of the
following countries will be stamped on a removable insert in
the passport: Cyprus, Korea (DPR) and Taiwan.
(a) Valid passport. (b) 1 recent passport-size photo. (c)
Application form. (d) Fee (varies for different nationals).
(e) Stamped, self-addressed envelope. (f) For business visas,
a letter of invitation from a company in Turkey. For other
types of visas, enquire at the Embassy.
Note: Some
nationals may also need to show proof of sufficient funds for
the duration of their stay; enquire at the Embassy.
Dependent on nationality of applicant.
Apply to the Consulate General
or to the Turkish Diplomatic Mission in the country of
residence.
Ismet In�n� Bulvar 5, Bah�elievler, Ankara, Turkey
Tel:
(312) 212 8300. Fax: (312) 212 8595.
Website: http://www.turizm.gov.tr/
Potential malaria risk (exclusively in the benign
vivax form) exists from May to the end of October in
the �ukorova/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.
Tap water is usually chlorinated in larger towns and
cities, but should not be assumed to have been so treated: if
used for drinking or making ice it should have first been
boiled or otherwise sterilised. If a water source bears the
words i�ilmez, it means that it is not for drinking;
sources labelled i�ilir, i�me suyu or i�ilebilir
are safe to drink. Bottled spring water is widely available.
Milk is pasteurised. Eat only well cooked meat and fish,
preferably served hot.
Hepatitis A and B are present. Cutaneous
and visceral leishmaniasis occur.
Rabies
is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival
should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice
without delay.
Turkey has a large health sector. A great number of Turkish
doctors and dentists speak a foreign language, particularly at
major hospitals. Private health insurance is recommended;
ensure that it covers Asiatic as well as European Turkey.
Jan 1 2002 New Year’s Day. Feb 23 Kurban
Bayrami (Feast of the Sacrifice). Apr 23 National
Sovereignty and Children’s Day. May 19 Commemoration of
Atat�rk and Youth and Sports Day. Aug 30 Victory Day.
Oct 29 Republic Day. Dec 6-8 Ramazan Bayrami
(End of Ramadan). Jan 1 2003 New Year’s Day. Feb 13
Kurban Bayrami (Feast of the Sacrifice). Apr 23
National Sovereignty and Children’s Day. May 19
Commemoration of Atat�rk and Youth and Sports Day. Aug 30
Victory Day. Oct 29 Republic Day. Nov 25-27
Ramazan Bayrami (End of Ramadan).
Destination Guide – Turkey
Passport and Visa Application
Health
Holidays
Passports
Visas
Types of visa and cost
Transit visas
Validity
Application to
Note
Application requirements
Working days required
Temporary residence
Addresses
1
2
Other risks
Health care
Public Holidays
Note
| British | yes | 3 | yes |
| Australian | yes | 4 | yes |
| Canadian | yes | 4 | yes |
| USA | yes | 4 | yes |
| Other EU | 1 | 3 | yes |
| Japanese | yes | 2 | yes |
| Ministry of Tourism |
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| Health Precaution | Special Precaution | Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | no | no |
| Cholera | no | no |
| Typhoid and Polio | yes | n/a |
| Malaria | 1 | n/a |
| Food and Drink | 2 | n/a |
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Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the Moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Ramazan Bayrami, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Some restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Generally, centres of tourism are unaffected. Some disruption may continue into Ramazan Bayrami itself. Ramazan Bayrami and Kurban Bayrami may last anything from two to ten days, depending on the region. |