Added: 01/23/2006 |
Turkish embassy - visa requirements and proceduresA country of sun and history, Turkey straddles the point where Europe and Asia meet. It is located where the three continents making up the old world, Asia, Africa and Europe, are closest to one another.
Because of its geographical location, the mainland, Anatolia, has witnessed the mass migration of diverse peoples shaping the course of history. Home to countless civilizations, Anatolia has developed a unique blend of cultures-each with its own distinct identity, each linked to its predecessors through history.
As an ancient land and modern nation, Turkey today holds and protects the common past of all people.
The best way to see and experience Turkey depends on one's knowledge, experience, and personal preferences. Touring is a safe way to experience new cultures and to see new places with peace of mind. However, some travelers may prefer to visit sites independently without the confines of schedules and timetables. Group tours are organized through tour operators. There are many tour operators that specialize in trips to Turkey.
If you choose to organize your trip yourself then before traveling to Turkey, of course, you have to plan ahead. You can visit Turkish consulate in your country or even go on the web site of Turkish Embassy, where you can find the information about visa, weather, places of interests, customs, traditions - about everything.
Passport valid for at least six months from date of arrival in Turkey is required by all, except some countries, like France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg and lot of others, who can enter with a national ID card (which must have a validity of one year).
In Turkish Embassy the first thing that you should ask whether you need visa or not. Applicants should contact the nearest Turkish Embassy or Consulate to learn their visa requirements and procedures.
Nationals of European Union countries for stays of up to three months must apply to the Turkish Embassy to obtain a tourist visa a minimum of six weeks prior to departure. Applicants should contact the relevant Turkish Embassy in person, by mail or by a courier service.
Visas issued upon entry are valid for three months. Visas for longer stays and for study, research or employment must be obtained in advance. If you are a Passenger in transit through Turkey and you do not leave your port of transit then you do not require visas.
The cost of visas depends on many things, like the lengths of the stay, the nationality. Working visa costs £75. Transit (up to three months) is £27. If you are going to study in Turkey then you have to pay £72. If you need tourists visa then it will costs you £36, but it is multy-entry and it is up to three months. And note that some visas should be obtained in advance and you should find out all information from Turkish Embassy in your country.
After you have found information concerning visas, you have to plan such things as flights and hotels. All major airlines have flights to the capital of Turkey, Istanbul. There is a wide range of accommodation from Turkey's best luxury hotels, to high quality four-star, special category and guesthouses (bed and breakfast).
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