Questions tagged [turkey]
A large country straddling the border between Europe and Asia, with Ankara as the capital. Türkiye is the official name of the country.
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Turkey passport control
I travelled from Manchester to Turkey for a week holiday. At passport control my passport was stamped then passed to another border police officer behind him who took a photo of my passport on his ...
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Australian Travelling to Türkiye [closed]
How is it that Australian passport holders are not eligible for visa free entry status to Türkiye when countries such as NZ,UK,EU, USA and Canada are eligible? What have we done to not be on the ...
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Ghanaian student flying from Turkey to Mexico
I am an international student in Turkey and I have a Mexico tourist visa issued from my country, Ghana. Will it be a problem if I board from Turkey for a 13-day vacation?
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Can I enter Turkey on one passport and leave for a month on a different one?
I have the passports of countries A and B, one of which require a visa to Turkey and the other one doesn’t.
I am planning to enter passport with passport A, which will have a visa, and leave with ...
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Traveling with separate tickets from India through Oman and Turkey to Sweden
I'm an Indian who is working in Sweden. I have an Indian passport and Swedish residence permit. I'm currently in India for vacations and I would like to book my return tickets. I saw this nice deal ...
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Double entry to Türkiye with a single-entry eVisa
I am an Indian Passport holder with a valid Schengen visa (thus qualifying me for a single-entry 30-day Türkiye eVisa). I have two stopovers in Istanbul; one in January and one in February. I want to ...
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Issue regarding Turkish e-visa?
When I click on the confirmation email after entering all details on evisa.gov.tr it says "Unfortunately, we are not able to issue e-Visa for you."
Yesterday it was working perfectly and the ...
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What is the Customs limit for alcohol import to Turkey?
I am travelling soon to Turkey and wish to bring some nice French wine as gifts.
I have seen mention that only two 750-ml bottles of wine may be brought into the country (or one 1-liter bottle). I ...
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Is it normal for GetTransfer.com carrier scheduled to taking me from Istanbul airport to ask me for fullname, nationality and passport number?
I have scheduled a transfer on GetTransfer.com from Istanbul's Ataturk airport to my hotel for two adults (me and my wife) and two infants under two years old and got the following message from the ...
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Applying for Schengen visa to travel to Turkey
I made a travel plan to visit Turkey on May 1. However, I will not be able to obtain a Turkish sticker visa on time because I failed to procure all required documents on time. Is it okay to now apply ...
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Can you travel to Turkey on an approved I-797 and expired US stamping? [duplicate]
Called the Turkish consulate and receiving mixed answers - one lady said since I-797 is valid for the next 2 years, I am eligible for eVisa, and yet another guy said I need a sticker visa from the ...
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Can I take a boxed bicycle from Trabzon to the Georgian border, and then Batumi?
Is there a reasonably priced coach from Trabzon to Batumi, where I could place my bicycle (which is worth less than €100 and would be in a cardboard box with the front wheel removed) in the luggage ...
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Can I travel to the Netherlands via Turkey with refugee travel documents? [closed]
Can I travel to the Netherlands via Turkey with UK refugee travel documents?
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What is the eVisa site for Turkey? (2023)
I found this site but the nature of the site makes me question its authenticity. Could someone confirm if this is the correct one with a reason?
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Approved H1B visa from USA but not stamped in my Indian passport. Can I travel through Turkey using my E-visa?
My H1B visa from USA visa was approved, but not stamped in my Indian passport. Can I travel through Turkey for 10 days using my E-visa?
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Equivalent of Cig Kofte restaurants in Georgia
In Turkey I discovered Cig Kofte restaurants, which have been great for me on my walking/cycling trip. They are very cheap and have reduced my food expenditure by about 3$ per day. In the staff I have ...
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Can I order an item from another country whilst in Turkey?
I was thinking of ordering down pants through Amazon whilst in Turkey. There is a message giving more detail on the issue of this product being sent from abroad. The machine translation says:
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May a Pakistaini apply for a Turkish visa while in the USA?
I am a Pakistani national and residing permanently(Green Card) in USA. How can and where to apply for turkish visa.(An official turkish visa web site address)
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A complete list of rated hotels in Turkey
I have reached an area of Turkey where hotels are few and far between, which is making it more challenging to plan my trip. I am therefore looking for new ways to find suitably located accommodation ...
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Suggestions for ways to find cheap accommodation in Turkey?
We're a couple and we'll land in Istanbul on the night of the 10th of August for five days. We'd like to find cheap accommodation (possibly around €30, meaning €15 each) either in the city or in a ...
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Tipping in Istanbul when there's already a service charge
Turkey is a tipping culture and I understand it's standard to tip 10-15% on sit-down restaurant meals. However, many nicer places also apply an automatic 10% service charge to your bill. Are you ...
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Family-friendly hamam in Istanbul with men's and women's sections open at the same time
There are countless hamams (Turkish baths) in Istanbul, but I'm looking for what is apparently an unusual combination of features:
Has men's and women's sections open at the same time (many smaller ...
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Is it safe to drink the tap water in Istanbul?
Is the water from the tap/faucet potable in Istanbul or must I buy bottled water? If not, what are the specific contaminants in it?
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Canada study visa holder applying for Turkey e-Visa
Is an Indian citizen with Canada study visa eligible for Turkey e-Visa?
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Do Greeks need a passport to visit Turkey?
I have a Greek ID. Can I fly to Instabul (Constantinople) from Athens with just my ID, do I need a passport?
This guide states that:
Nationals of the following countries can travel to Turkey as ...
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What transport to use from Galata Bridge to Esenler Otogar?
I'm trying to find any clear information on the public transport options from the Galata Bridge in Istanbul to the Esenler Otogar. What options exist, if any?
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Turkey e-Visa for Indian citizen with 2 year UK visitor visa
I have an Indian passport with a valid 2 year standard visitor visa for UK and I'm currently visiting UK to visit my son. Now we want to travel to Turkey for a week for holiday. Can we get e-Visa for ...
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Visa requirement for travelling to Turkey as Indian citizen
I am actually from India and I am on T2 skilled visa in UK. I am required to travel to Turkey for some medical treatments. Does that require a visa?
if so what kind of visa required. Is there is any ...
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Health Report for Marriage in Turkey
I live in the Netherlands and plan to get married in Turkey later this year to my Turkish fiancee. To do this I need a health report. I cannot find any useful information about how to obtain this ...
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Turkey e-Visa requirements
I am an Indian Passport holder residing in Sweden and hold Sweden Resident Permit. I am planning to visit Turkey between 31 May-June 7 2023 and looking to apply for e-Visa.
My passport is valid for ...
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Google Fi on TMobile Hotspot in Turkey
I'm in Turkey. I put an activated Google Fi data-only SIM in my TMOHS1 TMobile hotspot--the hotspot looks like it's working as expected but it has no internet connection. The error I see from the ...
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While on vacation my taxi took a longer route, possibly to scam me out of money. How can I deal with this?
I am on vacation and I have realized that some people here in Turkey are trying their best to get the money out of my pocket. I have already had a situation where after a folklore show I decided to ...
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How do I purchase a Turkish SIM card as a tourist and not run afoul of cell phone registration laws?
I am a tourist visiting Turkey for the first time. I am a regular tourist, not intending to stay in the country longer than my visa permits, and as such, I do not possess a residence permit and do not ...
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14 hours layover in Istanbul
Italian citizen here, travelling from Italy to Tokyo with 14 hourse layover in istanbul.
I was searching what to do in that HUGE amount of time, so I saw in Istanbul airport there are many lounge, but ...
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Turkey e-Visa official website to avoid phishing
I have come across many websites for applying for e-Visa, I am not sure which ones are are phishing and which one are original. Following are the ones I have got:
https://www.evisa.gov.tr/, IP: 212....
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Turkish e-Visa. Roundtrip ticket for certain nationalities
I applied for the Turkish e-Visa. Since I have a Vietnamese passport, I am required to have round trip flight ticket with few specific airlines (Turkish Airlines or Pegasus). Just wondering what round ...
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Using Google Fi in Northern Cyprus
I will be visiting Northern Cyprus, via Turkey, in July. I am wondering if my Google Fi phone (android) will work there, especially for data--I will be distance working part of the time. Internet can ...
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E-visa for Turkey using Advance Parole
I am residing in US and have an advance parole document, but my visa has expired. The e-visa requirements for Turkey say that I need to either have a valid US visa or a residence permit. Can I use my ...
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From Ankara to Kayseri by bus
I'm planning to arrive to Ankara by airplane soon, and then I will have to get to Kayseri by bus as soon as possible.
Should I buy bus ticket on the station, or online in advance (which option is ...
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Is it possible to self-connect at IST without going through passport control?
I’m considering booking a trip involving two separate bookings with a connection in Istanbul (IST) on different airlines.
I’m aware of the risks involved, and am eligible to enter Turkey visa-free if ...
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Enter Turkey for the second time on a different passport
I am currently in Turkey on a 90 day entry with Passport A. I am planning on leaving Turkey, but returning after the visa runs out to transit through the country further.
Because I have dual ...
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Transiting Sabiha Gökçen Istanbul from the UK for Kazakhstan. Do I need a transit visa as a British citizen? [duplicate]
I will be flying from the UK to Kazakhstan via Istanbul's Sabiha Gökçen airport. I'll have an hour layover there, do I need a Turkish transit visa?
I am British and I fly both flights with Pegasus on ...
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Staying in Turkey for 6 months using 2 passports
I have 2 passports one Italian and one Dutch. I have been on my Italian passport in Turkey for nearly 3 months but want to stay longer. I thought to cross the border to Bulgaria for a week or so and ...
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Friend needs help in Turkey
I have a friend who went on a business trip to Istanbul/Turkey. His bank pass was stolen and he reported that to the local police. He blocked his bank account and according to him he needs to fly home ...
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Transit time at Sabiha Gokcen
I am flying into Sabiha Gokcen on from Rome at 6:15PM and have a connecting flight to Antalya at 8:45PM that same evening. I am not a Turkish citizen either. Is 2.5 hours enough to get out of the ...
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Turkish transit visa for Filipino citizen?
I am a Filipino traveling to Georgia from Saudi Arabia. I have a layover in Turkey (Sabiha airport) for 16 hours and boarding the same airline Pegasus.
Do I need a transit visa? I am just worried, ...
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Travel with luggage via Metro or Bus from SAW Airport Istanbul to Europe Side of Istanbul
I will be arriving at SAW airport with 30kg luggage. I want to know if its possible to travel to Europe side from the airport using metro/bus?
I am planning to buy Istanbulcard Anonymous Card from ...
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Stamping out and reentering a country with a native passport
If I'm in Turkey on a US passport, but have a Turkish passport, do I need to leave the country to stamp out on the US passport and not overstay my visa? Assuming I'm a citizen of both countries (and ...
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Traveling from the U.S. to Turkey with prescription medications (Adderall, Ritalin)
I am a U.S. citizen. I need to travel from the U.S. to Turkey with my wife and daughter and stay there for 2 weeks (we meet with our relatives from other countries there). I need to take prescription ...
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Are nested flight itineraries permitted and feasible?
Suppose there is a PNR with this itinerary:
JFK -> CDG (layover) -> IST (Aug 21)
IST (Sept 3) -> AMS (layover) -> JFK
Suppose I wanted to book a tour around Turkey, working in between ...
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