Region: Middle East-West Asia

Pandemic Travel Alert

OPEN: to international leisure travel

Updated: 2020-10-05

Entry

General Policy

Starting 5 October 2020, flights between Afghanistan and Turkey are suspended until 17 October 2020.
Starting 3 October 2020, flights between Iraq and Turkey are suspended until further notice, with concerns about spiking COVID19 figures in Iraq cited as the reason.
Starting 26 September 2020, flights between Iran and Turkey have resumed after a six-month hiatus caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
Starting June 11, normal (pre-pandemic) visa entry rules return.
Starting June 11, the ban on international flights has been lifted.

Sources:

Entry Requirements

(Source: GOV.UK: Entry requirements - Turkey travel advice )

Visa

Pre-pandemic visa entry rules

Testing

All arrivals will be subject to a medical evaluation. Those showing coronavirus symptoms (high fever, coughing or respiratory difficulties) will be required to undergo a PCR test.

Data Collection

The residential address in Turkey, and contact information.

Exit

No info

Other

No info

Pre-pandemic visa rules

Requirements

Passport Validity

Valid at least 60 days beyond the duration of stay visa

Electronic Visa

Website: Republic of Turkey e-Visa
Apply at least 48 hours before departure.

Transit

- Transit without visa with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 24 hours. Must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have documents required for the next destination.

Dual Nationality

U.S. policy on dual nationality can be found here.

Additional Notes

Turkey e-Visa FAQ states that travellers who "arrive at sea ports and intend to visit the seaport city or nearby provinces for touristic purpose are exempt from visa provided that their stay does not exceed seventy two (72) hours. However, if you arrive in/depart from our country by air for your cruise tour, you must obtain a visa."
Maximum stay of 90 days per 180 days, starting from the first entry date.
Visa on arrival also available, for a maximum stay of 90 days.