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Turkey was quickly becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world prior to the pandemic. With its breathtaking natural beauty, archaeological sites and oceanfront resorts along its Aegean and Mediterranean Sea coasts, the country truly has something for everyone.
Turkey is now looking to restore its tourism economy with some of the most relaxed COVID-19 entry requirements in the world. Here is everything you need to know before booking your trip.
Turkey is welcoming travelers from all countries.
Starting December 28: All passengers entering Turkey will need to present proof of a negative PCR test, taken no longer than 72 hours prior to arrival.
Arrivals from UK/Denmark/South Africa have additional rules: Due to a new strain, Turkey is temporarily prohibiting flights from Denmark, UK and South Africa. Any traveler who has been in these countires within the last 10 days will need to undergo a PCR test on arrival, plus a quarantine for 7 days.
Travelers are not required to quarantine upon arrival in Turkey.
If a traveler is showing symptoms and tests positive for COVID-19 with a verified PCR test, they will be medically quarantined at their own cost.
All incoming travelers should have travel insurance the covers COVID-19 for the duration of their trip to Turkey
All visitors must follow COVID-19 health requirements while in Turkey:
A vaccine for COVID-19 is not yet available to the public. Turkey has not announced plans to make a proof of vaccine record (POVR) mandatory for entry.
All travelers arriving in Turkey will still need to follow regular visa requirements.
If you are from a country that requires an e-visa (like USA, Canada and Australia) you can apply here.
Refer to the map below to check if your country requires a visa before traveling to Turkey.
For countries that require a visa required in advance, contact the Turkish consulate/embassy in our home country.
Istanbul Airport (IST) has one of the fastest and most reliable airport testing facilities in the world right now. They are pumping through thousands of tests, all while aiming to deliver accurate results within 4-8 hours to desperate travelers.
You can get one done on a layover, making Istanbul the perfect stop before entering a country that requires negative test results for entry.
Read our guide on How To Get A PCR Test at Istanbul Airport
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Disclaimer: Current Turkey travel rules are changing without notice and being updated constantly. We do our best to keep this article up to date with all the latest information, but the decision to travel is ultimately your responsibility. Contact your consulate and/or local authorities to confirm your nationality’s entry and/or any changes to travel requirements before traveling. Travel Off Path does not endorse traveling against government advisories
Article originally published August 25, 2020