Turkey Trip [ex-UK]
Sep 5, 2017, 8:59 pm
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Turkey Trip [ex-UK]
Just booked a very cheap trip for me and the Mrs to go to Istanbul on a city break flying business class BA and staying in a 4* hotel ! Very cheap indeed for so many tier points.
I live in London and am English with U.K. Passport. Mrs lives with me Swedish with Swedish passport.
Turkish website says I need to get a Visa, but she does not?
Is this true? Why on earth can this be the case ?
Do they hate the English over there ?
I live in London and am English with U.K. Passport. Mrs lives with me Swedish with Swedish passport.
Turkish website says I need to get a Visa, but she does not?
Is this true? Why on earth can this be the case ?
Do they hate the English over there ?
Sep 5, 2017, 9:33 pm
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It seems accurate. Different countries have different relationships. Sometimes it's a political thing and sometimes a money thing. Other reasons exist too but those are the two big ones.
UK passport holders qualify for an e-visa. www.evisa.gov.tr
UK passport holders qualify for an e-visa. www.evisa.gov.tr
Sep 5, 2017, 9:43 pm
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I'm amazed that you've gone direct to "hate" as a reason that UK citizens need a visa for Turkey, however tongue in cheek you meant it.
The UK charges Turkish citizens £89 for the privilege of spending their money in the UK. Plus £59 if an interview is required.
The UK charges Turkish citizens £89 for the privilege of spending their money in the UK. Plus £59 if an interview is required.
Sep 5, 2017, 9:48 pm
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informative map here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_p..._of_Turkey.png
Sep 6, 2017, 12:47 am
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informative map here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_p..._of_Turkey.png
Sep 6, 2017, 1:04 am
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Will be more Turks wanting to stay in UK than UK people wanting to stay in Turkey
So the visa requirement becomes reciprocal. They do it --> we do it.
Sep 6, 2017, 1:36 am
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Sep 6, 2017, 6:19 am
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The last time I went to Istanbul, I was able to get the Turkish Visa right upon arrival in the Istanbul airport. Signs directing me. It amounted to handing over money and getting a stamp in passport. $20-US.
Do check on-line for current information, but I've seen no indication it has changed.
And have a wonderful time. An amazing city. Fresh fish sandwiches on the waterfront, a short boat ride to actually also get to Asia, ... too many adventures to type.
Do check on-line for current information, but I've seen no indication it has changed.
And have a wonderful time. An amazing city. Fresh fish sandwiches on the waterfront, a short boat ride to actually also get to Asia, ... too many adventures to type.
Sep 6, 2017, 9:18 pm
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Sep 7, 2017, 4:25 am
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Enjoy Istanbul - a fantastic place. Just a shame you are flying BA Biz rather than TK - TK has the most amazing lounge in IST and, of course, its food is streets ahead, even after its recent cuts. And, not to mention the seats on-board....!
Sep 7, 2017, 6:19 am
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The e-visa scheme is actually an improvement. Used to be you had to queue in an interminable line when you got there to get the visa.