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 VisasCitizens from a long list of countries do not require a Visa to enter Turkey. This list includes some South American, European, Asian and Middle Eastern countries, so it is worth checking out whether or not you will need a Visa. However, travelers from Canada, the UK, the USA, Australia, Hong Kong, and a number of other countries do need a visa to enter Turkey.
Holders of UK and American passports can obtain a Visa on arrival at the point of entry to Turkey. Those from the UK will pay 16 and Americans 20. All other travelers who require a Visa must apply for one before leaving for Turkey. Fees vary as do the lengths of time travelers are permitted to stay.
HealthTurkey poses no major health threats to the average holidaymaker, providing you are prepared to take a few necessary precautions and keep your eyes open.
The DHSS recommends Britons travelling to Turkey to vaccinate themselves against cholera, typhoid and polio - but none of these are essential. If you do wish to be vaccinated you should always check with your doctor beforehand in case there is any reason against it. It is advisable to consult your doctor at least six weeks before departure to allow plenty of time for immunization. As malaria is still prevalent in some parts of Turkey, you should also ask your doctor about anti-malarial pills. These are taken before, during and af ter your holiday to prevent any risk of infection from mosquito bites.
In general, standards of hygiene and sanitation are very good in Turkey, but there are always exceptions - particularly in the remoter regions of central and eastem Anatolia. The best precaution is to keep your eyes open and avoid eating or drinking in places which you consider to be at all suspect. In many restaurants, especially the smaller ones, you will be invited into the kitchen to see what's cooking, which gives you an ideal opportunity to see what is going on behind the scenes.
Tap water is safe throughout Turkey, but most visitors prefer to drink mineral water. You should bear in mind that the Turkish diet is quite differem from the British diet, and this could result in 'holiday tummy' while your system adapts to the change. If you have a delicate constitution, your local chemist should be able to advise you on what to take in the way of diarrhoea tablets, etc. If you have to visit a chemist during your holiday you will find that Turkish chemists stock most of the things you need for minor problems.
Hospital treatment is available to holidaymakers in all Turkish government-run hospitals. Standards of care in these hospitals are generally good but may fall a little short of what you are used to at home. In the larger towns and cities there are private hospitals, clinics and dental surgeries, but these are quite expensive, so it is essential to take out some form of medical insurance.
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +2
Dialling Code: 90
Electricity: 230V ,50Hz
Weights & measures: Metric
Public Holidays
1 Jan - New Year's Day
10 Nov - Anniversary of Atatürk’s Death
30 Aug - Victory Day
23 Apr - National Sovereignty & Children’s Day
21 Mar - Nevruz
29 Oct - Republic Day
19 May - Youth & Sports Day
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