Visa Information
E-Visa required for US, UK, Canada, Australia. Many EU citizens visa-free for 90 days.
Apply at evisa.gov.tr. Instant approval for most nationalities.
$50 USD for US citizens. Varies by nationality.
- E-Visa is instant — apply right before your trip if needed.
- Turkey is not in Schengen or EU.
- Passport must be valid for 6+ months.
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Safety & Health
Tourist areas (Istanbul, Cappadocia, Aegean coast, Antalya) are safe. Avoid border areas with Syria and Iraq. Istanbul has pickpocketing in tourist zones. Political protests can occur.
- Shoe-shine scam — someone 'accidentally' drops their brush, you pick it up, they demand payment for a shine.
- Friendly locals inviting you to bars where drinks are massively overpriced.
- Carpet shop tours ending in high-pressure sales.
- Good private hospitals in Istanbul and Antalya. Travel insurance recommended.
- Tap water technically safe in Istanbul but most people drink bottled.
- Routine vaccines. Hepatitis A recommended.
Bottled water recommended throughout Turkey.
Avoid border areas with Syria and Iraq. Earthquake risk — Turkey is seismically active. Political tensions exist.
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Cultural Tips
- Visit the Grand Bazaar and haggle — it's expected and fun.
- Try kebabs, meze, baklava, and Turkish tea.
- Take a hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia.
- Don't disrespect Atatürk — the founder is deeply revered.
- Don't blow your nose loudly at the dinner table.
- Don't wear shoes inside mosques — remove them at the entrance.
Tip 10-15% at restaurants. Round up for taxis. Tip hotel staff and tour guides.
Casual in tourist areas. Cover shoulders and knees at mosques. Women need a headscarf for mosque visits (often provided).
Muslim majority but secular state. Mosques welcome visitors outside prayer times. Cover up and remove shoes. Very tolerant in tourist areas.
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