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TRAVEL TO TURKEY

There are plenty of ways to get into and out of Turkey by air, sea, rail and bus, across the borders of seven countries. There are international airports at Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya and some of the Mediterranean resorts.
By Air
Turkish Airlines has direct flights from Istanbul to major European cities as well as the Middle East, North America, North Africa, Bangkok, Karachi, Singapore and Tokyo.
By train or bus
The daily Istanbul Express links Munich, Slovenia, Croatia, Yugoslavia and Bulgaria to Istanbul. Major European cities such as Frankfurt and Vienna are as well served by Turkish bus lines. There are daily train and bus connections between Athens and Istanbul via Thessalonica. You can also travel by bus to Syria, Georgia and Iran.
By boat
Turkish Maritime Lines runs weekly car ferries from Antalya, Marmaris and Izmir to Venice, Brindisi, Bari from May to mid-October. Private ferries run between: Ayvalık - Lesbos, Çeşme - Chios, Kuşadası - Samos, Bodrum - Kos, Marmaris - Rhodes, and Kaş - Castellorize

There are also ferries to Girne in Northern Cyprus departing from Taşucu and Alanya. Entry and exit from both.



WHEN AND HOW TO GO?

Climate
Along Turkey's Mediterranean and Aegean coastline there is a Mediterranean climate, which is characterised by long, hot summers and mild though rainy winters.

Istanbul, which is in the Marmara region, has temperatures in average 23 'C (73 'F) for summer and 0 'C (32 'F) for winter.

In the Black Sea region the climate is mild and rainy.

In the Central Anatolian, which includes Cappadocia and ankara, a continental climate previals; with hot and dry summers and long cold winters.

In Eastern Anatolia longer and colder winters are common. South Eastern Anatolia records the country's hottest summer temperatures, averaging 30 'C (86 'F) or higher in July and August, though it also experiences the extremes of climate by having very cold winters.

FRONTIER FORMALITIES PASSPORTS AND VISAS

  1. Nationals of the following countries can enter Turkey with a valid passport; a visa is required:
    1. Up to 3 Months
      Germany, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belize, United Arab Emirates, Denmark, Morocco, Fiji, Finland, France, Granada, Iran, Switzerland, Iceland, Jamaica, Japan, Canada, Qatar, Kenya, Kuwait, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Monaco, Norway, Oman, St. Lucia, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Chile, Trinidad, Tobago, Tunisia, Vatican City, New Zealand, Greece, Ecuador, Sweden, Israel, South Korea, United States, and Uruguay.
    2. Up to 2 Months
      The Republic of Croatia, The Republic of Slovenia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Rumania, Macedonia, Indonesia.
    3. Up to 1 Month
      Bolivia, Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan, The Republic of South Africa.
  2. For the countries mentioned above and Bulgaria, a transit visa is not required.
  3. Nationals of the following countries require a visa:
    1. U.S.A., Austria, United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Holland, and Portugal can obtain a sticker visa at border gates (Up to 3 Months).
    2. Azerbaijan, White Russia, Armenia, Moldavia, Uzbekistan, Russia, Tadzhikistan Ukraine, Hungary, Poland, The Czech Republic, Slovakia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Georgia, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Taiwan can obtain a sticker visa at border gates (Up to 1 Month).
    3. Nationals of Guatemala can obtain a visa for up to 15 days at border gates.
    4. Nationals of Jordan, up to 30 days.
    5. Nationals of all other countries require a visa, which can be obtained from the nearest Turkish embassy or consulate.

Note: Citizens of Germany, Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Spain, Italy, Malta, Switzerland, and Greece may enter Turkey with the proper identity cards in lieu of a passport.

CURRENCY REGULATIONS

Limits: There is no limit on the amount of foreign currency that may be brought into Turkey, but not more than 5 5,000 worth of Turkish currency may be brought into or taken out of the country.

Exchange slips: The exchange slips for the conversion of foreign currency into Turkish lira should be kept, since you may be required to show these when reconverting your Turkish lira back into foreign currency, and when taking souvenirs out of the country (to prove that they have been purchased with legally exchanged foreign currency).

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

On Entry

  1. The following items may be brought into the country duty free
  1. personal effects of the tourist.
  2. one TV, one colour pocket TV (maximum 16 cm screen), one TV-tape-radio combination, one video recording camera and 5 video cassettes (blank); 5 records, 5 tape cassettes or compact discs.
  3. one video player, cine-projector (8 mm) and 10 rolls of film (blank), one slide projector.
  4. one pocket computer (maximum main memory capacity Ram 128k. Byte), electronic playing devices (without cassette - keyboard).
  5. one transistor radio and portable radio - tape player (its specification to be determined by the Ministry of Finance and Customs), one Walkman or pocket tape recorder, one portable compact disc player.
  6. Binoculars (one pair, except night binoculars)
  7. harmonica, mandolin, flageole, flute, guitar, and accordion (only one of each type, maximum 3 musical instruments).
  8. personal sports equipment.
  9. necessary medical items.
  10. bicycle, baby buggy, toys.
  11. 200 cigarettes and 50 cigars.
  12. 200 grams of tobacco and 200 cigarette papers, or 50 grams of chewing tobacco or 200 grams of pipe tobacco, or 200 grams of snuff
    (In addition to the above allowances, it is possible to purchase 400 cigarettes, 100 cigars, and 500 grams of pipe tobacco from the Turkish Duty Free Shops upon entering the country).
  13. 1.5kg. coffee, 1.5kg. instant coffee, 500 grams of tea.
  14. 1 kilo chocolate and 1 kilo sweets.
  15. 5 (100 cc) or 7 (70 cc) bottles of wines and/or spirits.
  16. five bottles of perfume (120 ml max. each).
  17. one portable typewriter.
  18. one camera with 5 rolls of film.
  19. First aid, and spare parts for the car.
  20. Other items necessary during the journey.
  1. Valuable items and all items with a value of over $ 15,000 must be registered in the owner's passport upon entering Turkey, for control upon exit.
  2. Antiques brought into the country must be registered in the owner's passport to avoid difficulties on exit.
  3. Sharp instruments (including camping knives) and weapons may not be brought into the country without special permission.
  4. The bringing into the country, trade, and consumption of marijuana and all other narcotics is strictly forbidden and subject to heavy punishment.
  5. Gifts, not exceeding 500 DM in value and not for trading purposes, may be brought into the country duty free. In addition, gifts not exceeding 500 OM in value may be posted to Turkey duty free, if the date stamped by the sending post office falls one month before, or one month after the following holidays: Şeker Bayramı, Kurban Bayramı, Christmas, and New Year's.

Note: Cellular Telephones entering the country must be accompanied by a certification form showing ownership. Ownership must be documented in the passport of the owner and will be checked on entry and exit. For more information contact the Ministry of Transportation, General Directorate at Tel: (312) 212 35 72 - 212 60 10 (10 lines), Fax: (312) 221 32 26 or write to Ulaştırma Bakanlığı Telsiz Gn. Md. Emek - Ankara.

On exit
  1. Gifts and souvenirs: for a new carpet, a proof of purchase; for old items, a certificate from a directorate of a museum is necessary.
  2. Exporting antiques from Turkey is forbidden.
  3. Valuable personal items can only be taken out of the country providing they have been registered in the owner's passport upon entry, or providing they can show they have been purchased with legally exchanged currency.
  4. Minerals may only be exported from the country with a special document obtained from the;
    MTA (General Directorate of Mining Exploration and Research). Etüdler Dairesi 06520, Ankara
    Tel: (312) 287 3430 /1622, Fax: (312) 285 42 71
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