Turkish visas for Australians
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Turkish visas for Australians
We are going to Turkey in July/August, should we pre-obtain our visas before going to Turkey, or is it easier to get them at arrival in Istanbul?
Many thanks
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As a general rule, there's no point at all for most Westerners in getting their Turkish visa before leaving home.
My government has better things to do than advise me on where to get a Turkish visa. I'm sure yours does too.
If you happen to live next door to your friendly neighbourhood Turkish consulate, prebuying might save you 15 minutes' queueing at the Turkish airport (you've usually got to buy - with Western currency - a revenue stamp at desk 1, then present it to the immigration official at another desk.). But otherwise, it's more trouble prebuying than waiting. Your bag's not going to arrive till after you get to the carousel anyway.
My government has better things to do than advise me on where to get a Turkish visa. I'm sure yours does too.
If you happen to live next door to your friendly neighbourhood Turkish consulate, prebuying might save you 15 minutes' queueing at the Turkish airport (you've usually got to buy - with Western currency - a revenue stamp at desk 1, then present it to the immigration official at another desk.). But otherwise, it's more trouble prebuying than waiting. Your bag's not going to arrive till after you get to the carousel anyway.
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As a US citizen I had no issues whatsoever obtaining Turkish visa upon arrival. I came in from London on British Airways flight in business class so I was one of the first passengers that got off the plane. The procedure took about 5 minutes since there was no line. And as flanner stated, I still had to wait for my luggage for some time after before going through customs.
I can't remember exactly but I believe there was some requirement as far as the currency. I believe the currency had to be fairly new and in good shape, meaning, no torn bills or small change, etc.
I can't remember exactly but I believe there was some requirement as far as the currency. I believe the currency had to be fairly new and in good shape, meaning, no torn bills or small change, etc.
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Hold the phone--according to this web site you don't need a visa at all.
http://www.travelturkey.com/byg.htm
Here is the quote:
<i>Australians and Canadians do not need visas and may stay for three months.
http://www.travelturkey.com/byg.htm
Here is the quote:
<i>Australians and Canadians do not need visas and may stay for three months.
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Lucky you, getting away with only $20. I guess they think that people coming in from the cold would be willing to pay more, since Canadians have to pay $60.
But, seriously, I would bring USD rather than AUSD or Canadian Dollars just to be on the safe side.
But, seriously, I would bring USD rather than AUSD or Canadian Dollars just to be on the safe side.
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