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I have heard conflicting reports about the Turkish visa system. It has been suggested that entry could soon be refused if a visa isn't organised in advance.

Does anyone know how the planned changes for April 10th 2014 will effect people arriving by yacht?

We will be delivering some charter yachts to Turkey this April and in the past we have just organised the visas on arrival.

Many thanks,

Pete
 
You need to apply for these on line before leaving the UK.

Here is the detail.

Visitor’s Visa
For each of the crew most nationalities require a Visitor’s Visa This used to be a sticker in the passport available at the port (or airport) of entry but from 10 April 2014 must be obtainedbefore entry through the e-Visa system. Follow the link https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/ for full requirements. The e-Visa will be emailed to the applicant within 24 hours but a hard copy must be carried and it and the passport stamped on entry and exit. (A transitional period will be applied throughout 2014 to accommodate visitors who arrive expecting to get a visa on entry. Also kiosks will be introduced at airports before immigration enabling a visitor to use the internet to obtain an e-Visa).
A Visitor’s Visa is valid for 180 days from the start date (being the date of intended first entry provided in the e-Visa application) for multiple entries totalling 90 days in ANY 180 days. Actual first entry can be after the intended date but the start date will not be changed. The days of entry and exit each count as one day. Passports must have at least 6 months validity beyond the start date and 3 months beyond intended departure. Costs vary with nationality, US$15 for British passport holders being in the middle of the range and payable by credit card at the current exchange rate. Note that the wording of a visa implies that the 90 day limit applies within the 180 days validity of that visa but it applies on a rolling 180 day basis, including visits during any previous visa. Visitors can only return under the present visa when this rolling test allows. A spreadsheet tool to help calculate whether stay(s) in Turkey exceed the visa limits can be found here. Previously, when the visa was included in the passport, it was not possible to get a new visa before 181 days from the issue of the current one. However, under the e-Visa system it appears possible to obtain overlapping visas, although the 90/rolling180 day test remains. If this is exceeded fines will be applied and even restrictions on future entry. If this is a restraint on cruising plans it is necessary to obtain Residence Permits.
 
Hi

Whilst the information you have been given is correct in theory, as many of us know, that's not necessarily the same in practice!

Last week I attended a meeting with the new British ambassador to Turkey, Richard Moore and members of his staff. The upshot was whilst the new E-visa system is law and up and running in part, they do not have all the infrastructure in place at airports etc, the old 'on arrival sticker' system will run likely for the rest of this year. probably easiest to get it online although more expensive. It probably wont affect you, but be aware the method of calculating the number of days has changed.

Up to date information can be found on the official Turkish website here http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-applicat...easures-to-be-taken-during-the-transit.en.mfa
 
Costs vary with nationality, US$15 for British passport holders
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Last week I attended a meeting with the new British ambassador to Turkey, Richard Moore and members of his staff. The upshot was whilst the new E-visa system is law and up and running in part, they do not have all the infrastructure in place at airports etc, the old 'on arrival sticker' system will run likely for the rest of this year. probably easiest to get it online although more expensive. It probably wont affect you, but be aware the method of calculating the number of days has changed.
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Costs are US$ 20 in advance and US$30 if bought on arrival . It was also said at the meeting in Bodrum that only US$ would be acceptable on arrival and the Embassy was clarifying if this was the case.

Much better to get in advance online through the Government official site its cheaper and only takes a couple of minutes.

However, under the e-Visa system it appears possible to obtain overlapping visas, although the 90/rolling180 day test remains.
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This is incorrect you can no longer get overlapping visas , at best you must leave on day 180 and return after one night outside Turkey
 
Has anyone used the eVisa yet ?
I'm specifically interested to know if a hard copy is essential.
(I know that with the USA ETSA you dont have to produce a hard copy)

We are based in Greece and may decide to go over to Turkey as a last minute decision next month.
I can process the eVisa application on-board but dont have a printer.
Alternatively, is it still possible to "pay at the door" and Akyaka is it true that only US dollars accepted in that case
Thanks
Steve
 
Hi Steve.. we did the E visa application earlier this year ,straightforward enough, and I also printed out hard copies. Just as well that I did, as when checking in at Datca, the PP could not get their computer to access the relevant info. and I was able to show them the paper copies which sorted things.
 
affinite. Your E visa should show up on the passport control when you they scan your passport and put in the entry stamp, so should not be necessary.The early problems seem to have been overcome, but it would seem as always in this part of the world you are to an extent at the whim of the official. At airports you can pay on arrival, its more expensive, and with a UK passport its £20.00 but I have no experience if this facility, which is only temporary until the end of the year they say,is available at ports of entry. E visas fyi are 20$US converted at the daily rate
 
affinite said:
Thanks for the replies
Been away all week in Wales so only just seen them.
I'll give it a try without the paper copy.
Steve
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You can apply for an E visa up to 90 days before you want to enter and it will date from the date of entry. You do not have to enter on that date but can do so at any time in the following 180 days , but not before, so should be able to get a print off to avoid any problems with over officious officials
 
akyaka said:
You can apply for an E visa up to 90 days before you want to enter and it will date from the date of entry. You do not have to enter on that date but can do so at any time in the following 180 days , but not before, so should be able to get a print off to avoid any problems with over officious officials
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Thanks akyaka but if if I go it will be a last minute decision ie 2-3 days, and because conditions are too frisky for my novice crew in the Dodecanese.
I dont wont to spend beer vouchers on a visas if we dont need them
 
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