Visa Required for Turkey?

[BoredWok]

We are planning a Mediterranean Cruise and will be in Turkey for a day. Some web sites say we need an eVisa from Turkey. Other sites say that cruisers staying less than 72 hours don't require a visa. The cruise line representatives say yes, or no, just depending upon who you get on the phone. The official Turkish web site seems to say we don't need a full e-visa but we do need something. Has anyone gone through this before and what is the proper procedure? Thank you.

[LHT28]

I believe  you need  a VISA  no matter how you enter Turkey

https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/turkey

https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/

[fitz55]

I don’t think that you need a visa based on this site. I have been there in the past on a cruise and did not need a visa.

 

https://www.visasturkey.com/evisa-for-turkey-on-a-cruise/ 

[LHT28]

I guess if you want to take a chance  then get one upon arrival  or be denied entry  if you do not have a VISA if required

It is very confusing for sure

[fitz55]

See the attached link for the Republic of Turkey, Ministry of Foreign Affairs frequently asked questions on visas.

 

https://www.mfa.gov.tr/frequently-asked-questions.en.mfa

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: I would like to visit Turkey, where can I find information about visas and application requirements?  

Answer: Please visit https://www.konsolosluk.gov.tr/ekonsolosluk/ internet address to find out about visa application formalities. You can also obtain information from the Ministry’s internet site; http://www.mfa.gov.tr/sub.en.mfa?cc4e437c-6769-4d79-9017-10b63c651224 or contact the Turkish missions in your country (please follow the link: http://www.mfa.gov.tr/turkish-representations.en.mfa). 

Question: I am taking a Mediterranean boat cruise with my family. Our ship will also visit Kuşadası. Do we need visas to enter Turkey?  

Answer: Foreigners who are travelling to Turkey by cruises are allowed to enter Turkey without visa for a maximum period of 72 hours, with the permission given by the local security authorities.  

Question: I will be flying to Europe. I know that our aircraft will land in İstanbul. I am not planning to leave the transit lounge. Do I need to get transit visa?  

Answer: If you will not leave the transit lounge at the airport you are not required to have transit visa. Otherwise, you have to make visa application to the nearest Turkish Representation. Contact information of the said missions can be reached through www.mfa.gov.tr  (Ministry/Turkish Representations).

[ski ww]

Our cruise is stopping in Istanbul in July & we did not need a visa.

[LHT28]

Yes I see if the ship is just a port stop  for the  day no VISA required 

If disembarking in Turkey a VISA is required

 

[WESTEAST]

2 hours ago, LHT28 said:

Yes I see if the ship is just a port stop  for the  day no VISA required 

If disembarking in Turkey a VISA is required

 

Visa also required if embarking on your cruise. Last time in Turkey, we flew into Istanbul and immediately embarked on the Riviera where we had to present visas - the ship overnighted in Istanbul. Visa was easy to obtain online. 

[LHT28]

Just now, WESTEAST said:

Visa also required if embarking on your cruise. Last time in Turkey, we flew into Istanbul and immediately embarked on the Riviera where we had to present visas - the ship overnighted in Istanbul. Visa was easy to obtain online. 

Yes flying in/out of Turkey  a VISA is required