Travel News | Interested to travel to Turkey with us? Here is what you need to know

If you have been privy to our announcements of our group travel, than you would know that we have an amazing group experience to Turkey for April 2021. Which means, Turkey is now open for tourists. Below from The Points Guy website is some additional information of things you should know.:

What to expect

Cautions and precautions

As of June 11, Turkey’s international borders are open for travelers from a number of countries, including the U.S. However, travelers should note a couple of precautions unrelated to COVID-19:

  • The U.S. State Department’s travel advisory guide lists Turkey at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution, due to concerns over terrorism and arbitrary detention. Travelers are strongly advised to avoid the areas bordering Iraq and Syria due to terrorist activity. (The official U.S. stance on worldwide travel is still Level 4: Do Not Travel — the highest tier of caution — due to COVID-19 concerns.)

  • U.S. travelers will still need to apply for a visa before entering Turkey. You can do so via e-visa application, which takes about three minutes.

  • Additional cautions for Turkey travelers include:

    • Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners.

    • Avoid demonstrations and crowds.

    • Stay at hotels with identifiable security measures.

    • Monitor local media and adjust your plans based on new information.

    The official crime and safety report for Turkey can be found here, and the State Department’s travelers’ checklist here.

    We should also note that Turkey has reported more than 200,000 coronavirus cases with Istanbul especially hard-hit.

  • The Canadian Government has mandated a 14 day quarantine when returning to the country. It has labelled Turkey as exercising a high degree of caution when bordering around Syria

  • Canadians will need to apply for a e-visa to enter Turkey here https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/ this can be done 48 hours before departure to Turkey and is good for up to 3 months. Prices vary but at the time of writing the cost is $60usd.

  • Travel

    All travelers must wear masks in the airport and onboard flights inbound for Turkey, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Travelers who show signs of COVID-19 including but not limited to fever, runny nose, cough or respiratory distress will not be allowed to board flights or enter the country. Upon arrival, travelers will be asked to fill out a passenger information form and undergo medical screenings for infection, and anyone showing symptoms upon arrival will be tested for coronavirus. Anyone who tests positive will be referred to a Turkish hospital for quarantine and treatment.

    However, the Turkish embassy’s website states that tourist travelers do not need to provide specific health documentation to enter or exit Turkey unless they are arriving for medical treatment.

    Curfew

    Anyone over the age of 65 must observe curfew from 8 p.m. to 10 a.m. every night.

    Masks

    Masks are mandatory in all public areas in a number of provinces, and required in crowded public areas such as shopping malls or supermarkets everywhere else. To be safe, bring at least one per traveler, and be prepared to wear it at all times.

    Transportation

    Travelers over the age of 65 must carry a permit from the Ministry of the Interior. Furthermore, all passengers must wear masks in any public or private vehicle with two or more people present.


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