About Turkey

Visa

Visitors can easily apply for a tourist visa in just a few steps at www.evisa.gov.tr. Or upon their arrival to the airport, they can have their visa from the Visa Desk. Visa length cannot exceed 90 days.

Currency

The official currency of the Republic of Turkey is Turkish lira. The Turkish Lira is divided into subunits called kuruş. Currencies of foreign countries can be converted into Turkish Lira at exchange offices and banks in accordance with the daily exchange rate determined by the Turkish Central Bank.

Euro and USD is also accepted in hotels, stores, restaurants and hospitals that are giving international services.

Withdraw Money From ATMs

Visitors may withdraw money in Turkish Lira as well as Euro and USD with their debit cards from the ATMs in Turkey. The majority of ATMs offer English language or other language options for the convenience of foreigners.

Mobile Phone Usage

Many international GSM operators provide coverage in Turkey in addition to local GSM operators such as Turkcell, Avea and Vodafone. You may ask your GSM operator to activate the international roaming function of your mobile phone before travelling to Turkey or just obtain a new SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card from local operators in Turkey.