Turkey Visa for U.S. Citizens
Apr 2nd, 2007, 05:43 AM
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Turkey Visa for U.S. Citizens
I've seen quite a few different published prices for the visa American citizens need in Turkey and was wondering what the price actually is.
If you've been to Turkey recenlty please let me know!
If you've been to Turkey recenlty please let me know!
Apr 2nd, 2007, 09:21 AM
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It costs $20 bucks for the visa, I heard last summer it was raised to $26 and I was prepared to give that when I landed, but it was still only $20. I am going in about a month and will let you know. I would be prepared to give $26 but it will most likely be the usual $20 charge.
Apr 2nd, 2007, 10:40 AM
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Great question - my guidebook says $26, but the U.S. State Department website and most travelers on this board say $20. I'm interested to hear what people who have been there very recently say.
Like Musis28 said, I plan on being prepared to pay $26 when we go in May.
Like Musis28 said, I plan on being prepared to pay $26 when we go in May.
Apr 2nd, 2007, 04:12 PM
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When I was there last, it was uS $40 in US currency, no ifs ands or buts.
A quick web search says it's now $45, cash only, and some other web site says $20. Just make sure you have at least $50 in US bills, with exact change and you will be allowed to enter.
Even the hotel that I sayed at charged in US dollars, not in Turkish Lira.
You are stopped before you get to baggage claim, so be prepared.
The good news is that their duty free shops are pretty good, at good prices, so you'll make it back up. Even had some La Prairie cheaper than France.
A quick web search says it's now $45, cash only, and some other web site says $20. Just make sure you have at least $50 in US bills, with exact change and you will be allowed to enter.
Even the hotel that I sayed at charged in US dollars, not in Turkish Lira.
You are stopped before you get to baggage claim, so be prepared.
The good news is that their duty free shops are pretty good, at good prices, so you'll make it back up. Even had some La Prairie cheaper than France.
Apr 23rd, 2007, 02:17 PM
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"We were just in Istanbul about 2 weeks ago. We were charged 15 euros each (so about 20 US dollars). We were flying from France, hence why we were charged in euros."
I'm confused by this. So even if I'm an American, I will be charged in Euros if I'm flying in from a European country? I'll be flying in from Frankfurt.
I'm confused by this. So even if I'm an American, I will be charged in Euros if I'm flying in from a European country? I'll be flying in from Frankfurt.
Apr 25th, 2007, 02:51 AM
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Liquidsunshine,
Visa fees set as 20 USD in cash but just to make it easier they also accept 15 Euros. Does not matter where from you are flying into the country, but your citizenship counts. As I mentioned also one of my posts above.
For a Turkish citizen to apply a visa in Ankara costs 118 USD, without guarantee of getting a visa or not....
http://www.travelatelier.com/visa_information.htm
at the link there are other countries and visa fees can be checked.
Happy travelling,
Murat
Visa fees set as 20 USD in cash but just to make it easier they also accept 15 Euros. Does not matter where from you are flying into the country, but your citizenship counts. As I mentioned also one of my posts above.
For a Turkish citizen to apply a visa in Ankara costs 118 USD, without guarantee of getting a visa or not....
http://www.travelatelier.com/visa_information.htm
at the link there are other countries and visa fees can be checked.
Happy travelling,
Murat
Apr 25th, 2007, 05:24 AM
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I am not sure you can get one in advance - but even if you could I wouldn't bother. It is just another line before passport control and took us very little time.
Isnatbul is a wonderful city - please don't just "stay on the ship"!
Isnatbul is a wonderful city - please don't just "stay on the ship"!
Apr 25th, 2007, 05:28 AM
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I am going to Turkey this summer. You can download the visa application forms online at: www.mfa.gov.tr/mfa , and find all info on where to send them. I'm not sure if it's worth it or not since most people seem to say that the line at the airport for visas is pretty short.
