Attention: NEW TURKEY VISA REQUIREMENTS 10 Apr 2014
Apr 7, 2014, 4:17 pm
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IOW, I'm saying there is an ability to use the e-visa for multi-entry use too, at least for those using US or UK passports. The default for US citizens is $20 for multiple entry that allows for a person to stay up to a maximum 90 days in the 180 day period following the arrival date specified at the time of application. During that e-visa validity period, multiple entries are allowed on the same e-visa. I expect that the UK citizens have much the same thing going on too as US citizens, except that the amount of money may vary.
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As this seems to now be well known, and the attention has died down, I'm going to destickify it (if that is indeed a word) so as not to overclutter the forum. Naturally, please feel free to continue to discuss this topic on this thread.
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Apr 29, 2014, 8:36 pm
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Transit issues?
I'm going to be flying skg-ist-JFK, and assume I won't need a visa as long as I stay in transit airside at IST. However, what happens if my ist-JFK flight is cancelled? Will I be allowed to buy a visa and enter Turkey? Or will I be forced to remain in limbo airside?
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They have free wifi at IST. I would probably get online, do it there and save things as a PDF, hoping the evisa and everything else works and gets approved quickly. In case of overnight IRROPS, the operating airline can work with the immigration authorities to facilitate entry into Turkey -- whether the airline does that, well they don't always.
Jul 29, 2014, 2:17 pm
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Question: I am taking a Mediterranean boat cruise with my family. Our ship will also visit Kuşadası. Do we need visas to enter Turkey?
Answer: Foreigners who are travelling to Turkey by cruises are allowed to enter Turkey without visa for a maximum period of 72 hours, with the permission given by the local security authorities.
Question: I will be flying to Europe. I know that our aircraft will land in İstanbul. I am not planning to leave the transit lounge. Do I need to get transit visa?
Answer: If you will not leave the transit lounge at the airport you are not required to have transit visa. Otherwise, you have to make visa application to the nearest Turkish Representation. Contact information of the said missions can be reached through www.mfa.gov.tr (Ministry/Turkish Representations).
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Answer: Foreigners who are travelling to Turkey by cruises are allowed to enter Turkey without visa for a maximum period of 72 hours, with the permission given by the local security authorities.
Question: I will be flying to Europe. I know that our aircraft will land in İstanbul. I am not planning to leave the transit lounge. Do I need to get transit visa?
Answer: If you will not leave the transit lounge at the airport you are not required to have transit visa. Otherwise, you have to make visa application to the nearest Turkish Representation. Contact information of the said missions can be reached through www.mfa.gov.tr (Ministry/Turkish Representations).
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Last edited by JDiver; Jul 29, 2014 at 6:16 pm Reason: add caveat - lest people think the information I refer to is the Ministry of F.A., which should be the final say
Jul 29, 2014, 3:54 pm
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I have seen information that if you are transiting and staying within the airport confines; or spending less than less than 72 hours or visiting towns / ports as a cruise ship passenger, there is no need for a visa. The FAQ on the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs site says:
If you leave the airport transit area (and you're obviously not in a cruise port), then you'll need a Turkish visa to proceed.
Jul 29, 2014, 6:14 pm
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But... Istanbul is indeed a cruise ship port (they dock at Karaköy Yolcu Salonu in Karaköy), so those who are arriving via cruise ship should not need a visa if they are staying less than 72 hours.
Arriving for sure, possibly departing, cruise ship passengers arriving at one of the two airports at Istanbul could probably try pushing this, but I'd recommend the e-Visa - it's so easy, and a mere $20 per person, multiple entry over 180 days.
Jul 29, 2014, 7:54 pm
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Turkey also offers "Transit Visas" for visits under 30 days. I don't know yet if they are free, but they require trackable mailings to a consulate.
http://www.konsolosluk.gov.tr/usa/en/Transit_Visas.aspx
Regardless, it's probably best to shell out $20 for an eVisa.
http://www.konsolosluk.gov.tr/usa/en/Transit_Visas.aspx
Regardless, it's probably best to shell out $20 for an eVisa.
Jul 29, 2014, 7:58 pm
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Turkey apparently offers 'Transit Visas' for visits under 30 days. I don't know yet if they are free, but they require trackable mailings to a consulate.
http://www.konsolosluk.gov.tr/usa/en/Transit_Visas.aspx
Regardless, it's probably best to just buy the eVisa for $20.
http://www.konsolosluk.gov.tr/usa/en/Transit_Visas.aspx
Regardless, it's probably best to just buy the eVisa for $20.
Aug 1, 2014, 6:39 pm
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But... Istanbul is indeed a cruise ship port (they dock at Karaköy Yolcu Salonu in Karaköy), so those who are arriving via cruise ship should not need a visa if they are staying less than 72 hours.
Arriving for sure, possibly departing, cruise ship passengers arriving at one of the two airports at Istanbul could probably try pushing this, but I'd recommend the e-Visa - it's so easy, and a mere $20 per person, multiple entry over 180 days.
The Turkish evisa-waiver rule was apparently instituted for people who must meet at least both of the following conditions: (1) arrive into Turkey by boat and (2) transit out of Turkey within 72 hours.
Meeting one but not both of the above conditions has resulted in airlines denying transport to persons who failed to procure an evisa prior to check-in for flight to Turkey -- even when having proof of onward international travel by boat from Turkey within 72 hours of arrival there.