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Ingresso e visti

Most Western, CIS and Gulf visitors enter visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 (Russians up to 60 days, Belarusians 30 days per visit). Chinese citizens are visa-free from 2 January 2026. Indians need a visa, or a one-month e-Visa if they hold a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa/residence permit. E-visas only via the official evisa.gov.tr site.

Validità del passaporto: At least 150 days beyond arrival date, with at least one blank page.

Alla frontiera possono chiedere

• Check the entry stamp is dated, especially at land borders.
• Expect frequent ID checks; keep your passport with you.

Dogana

• Alcohol (18+): 1 L over 22% plus 2 L up to 22%; cigarettes: 600.
• Vapes: one device in use plus limited consumables (about 30 ml liquid or up to 10 disposables); excess is held or destroyed.
• Carry prescription medicines in reasonable quantities with a prescription; ask in advance about controlled drugs.
• Exporting antiques without a museum permit is a serious crime — keep receipts for any old-looking items, carpets included.
• Declare foreign currency over USD 5,000 equivalent when leaving; lira export capped at USD 5,000 equivalent.

Verificato il 29 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: mfa.gov.tr ↗, evisa.gov.tr ↗, gov.uk ↗, ticaret.gov.tr ↗

Denaro

Contanti e carte sono entrambi diffusi. Carte accettate quasi ovunque.

Circuiti di pagamento: Visa, Mastercard, Amex

Apple Pay — funziona · Google Pay — funziona

Dove cambiare

• Exchange offices (döviz) in city centres and bazaars, comparing buy/sell spreads
• Paying by card in lira and choosing to be charged in TRY

Dove evitare di cambiare

• Airport and hotel exchange desks
• Strangers offering to change money
• Dynamic currency conversion (paying in your home currency) at terminals and ATMs

Bancomat: Turkish bank ATMs often add a withdrawal fee for foreign cards — read the on-screen fee and decline conversion. Independent ATMs in tourist areas are usually the most expensive.

Mance: Around 5–10% in restaurants if service isn't included; round up taxis; small tips for hotel porters and hammam attendants.

• Russian Mir cards are not accepted by Turkish banks (since 2022).
• Lira is volatile: prices in tourist areas are often quoted in EUR/USD — pay in lira when you can.
• Carry clean, undamaged notes; worn or large USD notes may be refused.

Verificato il 29 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: gov.uk ↗, gov.uk ↗

Cultura e abbigliamento

Religione: Mostly Sunni Muslim, secular state; alcohol is widely available in cities and resorts.

Abbigliamento: Relaxed in cities and resorts. For mosques women cover hair, shoulders and knees; men wear long trousers. Scarves are usually provided at major mosques. Dress more modestly in conservative eastern areas.

Galateo

• Remove shoes before entering a mosque and avoid visiting during prayer times.
• During Ramadan avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public in daytime in conservative areas.
• Bargaining is expected in bazaars, not in shops with fixed prices.
• Ask before photographing people, especially women.
• Public displays of affection may draw attention outside resorts.

Verificato il 29 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: gov.uk ↗

Clima

Mediterranean on the Aegean/Mediterranean coasts (hot dry summers, mild wet winters), cooler and wetter in Istanbul, continental in central Anatolia (Cappadocia: cold snowy winters, hot summers).

Stagione migliore: April–June and September–October; July–August for beaches only.

Verificato il 29 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: en.wikipedia.org ↗

Cosa portare

• Passport (always carried)
• Scarf and long trousers/skirt for mosques
• Comfortable walking shoes for hills and cobbles
• Sunscreen and hat (summer)
• Prescription copies for any medicines
• Euro/USD notes in good condition

Cosa non portare / vietato importare

• More than one vape device or large stocks of liquid
• Any cannabis or CBD products
• Drones without prior permission
• Offensive clothing slogans about Turkey or Atatürk

Pratico

Prese: Type C/F, 230 V, 50 Hz

Acqua: Tap water is chlorinated but most people drink bottled water; use bottled or filtered.

Circolazione: a destra

Rete mobile ed eSIM: Tourist SIMs are available from Turkish operators; check registration requirements. Access to some eSIM services is restricted: confirm availability with your provider before departure.

App: BiTaksi, Uber, Getir, Yemeksepeti, Google Maps, Istanbulkart

Internet: Some websites are blocked and social networks can be throttled during major events; a VPN helps.

Salute: No compulsory vaccinations. Routine vaccines up to date; hepatitis A advised. Good private hospitals in big cities.

Assicurazione: Not required for most visa-free visitors; travel medical insurance strongly recommended.

Emergenze: 112 — all emergencies (police, ambulance, fire)

Verificato il 29 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: gov.uk ↗, travelhealthpro.org.uk ↗