Turkey Visa for U.S. Citizens
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I've been to Turkey twice in the last 6 months. You do not need to apply for a visa in the US. Once you've landed in Turkey, you will see a few long (maybe short if you're luck like Wombat) lines to purchase tourist visas. Many nationalities have to get them- not just citizens of the US. It costs $20. The whole process is very easy, and unless the line is long, it won't take more than a couple minutes.
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for the ones arriving to Turkey or departing from Turkey (after acruise)
do needd visas.
If you are in Nyc or other cities where there are Turkish consulates you can take visa in advance otherwise you may take one at airport.
pasangers arriving with cruisship to Istanbul and flying out of istanbul same day or next day etc should take their visas in advance.
the fee is still 20 $ for U.S. citizens
nejat incedogan
do needd visas.
If you are in Nyc or other cities where there are Turkish consulates you can take visa in advance otherwise you may take one at airport.
pasangers arriving with cruisship to Istanbul and flying out of istanbul same day or next day etc should take their visas in advance.
the fee is still 20 $ for U.S. citizens
nejat incedogan
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For US citizens you need $20 in CASH when you arrive in Turkey to pay the entry tax . They only accept CASH, NO TRAVELERS CHECKS ETC. You need to pay for your visa before joining the immegration queue at Passport Control.
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A visa has been needed for Turkey for many years, and it used to cost a lot more.
It's not a real "visa" it's really just an entry tax. They stick a little stamp in your passport page.
Just stick a crisp $20 in your passport and you're good to go.
Mikemo, I'm pretty sure cruise passengers are exempt from the visa requirement. Don't stay on the ship, Turkey is fabulous. Are you visiting Istanbul or Kusadasi?
It's not a real "visa" it's really just an entry tax. They stick a little stamp in your passport page.
Just stick a crisp $20 in your passport and you're good to go.
Mikemo, I'm pretty sure cruise passengers are exempt from the visa requirement. Don't stay on the ship, Turkey is fabulous. Are you visiting Istanbul or Kusadasi?
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Oh my god -- I hope you people are right -- I just opened my cruise packet which has been laying on my desk for 3 months and discovered I am too late for a visa through them. So, to be sure... two Americans can just get their visas for $20 each as we get off the plane? Do we need any paper work or photos?
Thanks for reanswering the same questions -- I'm a nervous wreck
Thanks for reanswering the same questions -- I'm a nervous wreck
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OAT sent out visa applications in our packet for our trip to Jordan/Egypt. Cost over $100 each to get them that way. We spent $15 each for our Egypt "visa" (really just an entry tax stamp) and didn't need one at all for Jordan since they seem to let groups in for free.
I complained to OAT about the misinformation and they send everyone in our group a letter offering to refund their visa fee if they had used their "recommended" visa handler for get-ahead visas.
Turkey is still $20 for a 30 day tourist visa for US citizens and you can buy it at the little window to the left of the immigration lines at the airport
I complained to OAT about the misinformation and they send everyone in our group a letter offering to refund their visa fee if they had used their "recommended" visa handler for get-ahead visas.
Turkey is still $20 for a 30 day tourist visa for US citizens and you can buy it at the little window to the left of the immigration lines at the airport