Data Last Updated: December 26, 2020
General Information
Turkey has reopened for most travelers. There is no testing or quarantine requirement, however, travelers are subject to health screening and random testing may occur.
Presently visitors arriving from: Afghanistan, Bangladesh are not allowed to enter.
U.S. Embassy Turkey Information
Latest update - Starting Monday, December 28, all visitors entering Turkey will be required to submit a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours of boarding the flight. This new protocol is expected to last until March. It applies to all international arrivals including those who entered by land and sea.
Mask Requirement
Mask is required to be worn in all public indoor, public transport and all outdoor areas.
Internal Restrictions/Closures
Places of worship were allowed to reopen from May 29. Several different establishments and facilities were also allowed to reopen, including cafes, restaurants, beaches, daycare centers and kindergartens, archaeological sites, museums, camps, and libraries.
Moreover, civil servants who were on leave or working from home have returned to their workplaces. Authorities have also lifted restrictions on individual sports, maritime tourism, and fishing.
Airlines & Transport
As of June 12, officials reopened the majority of the country's air, land, and sea borders for all travelers, excluding with Iran, where air and land borders remain closed to passenger traffic until at least Sept. 1
Domestic flights in Turkey resumed from June 1. A government-provided HES (Hayat Eve Sıgar) code may be necessary for domestic flights for all passengers.
Status of Opening to Tourists
Information based on tourists place of residence being in that country for the last 14 days
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Test Required For Tourists From:
240 Countries
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antarctica
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bonaire
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Democratic Republic of Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
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Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
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Isle of Man
Israel
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Ivory Coast
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
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Kenya
Kiribati
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Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macao
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
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Maldives
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Martinique
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Mexico
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Montenegro
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Morocco
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Myanmar
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New Caledonia
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Niger
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North Korea
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Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Republic of Congo
Réunion
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Barthélemy
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Sint Maarten
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Georgia
South Korea
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos
Tuvalu
U.S. Virgin Islands
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Not Allowing Tourists From:
2 Countries
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
More Details
As of June 12, Turkey’s borders have officially reopened to International visitors, including travelers from the US. However, just like with the other countries that have opened their doors in a post-COVID world, Turkey has put in place several travel restrictions to ensure the safety of all visitors.
When Turkey first opened its doors to international visitors, they only allowed travelers from 40 countries. However, it has now lifted the restrictions for all nationalities. This means that all tourists can now enter Turkey, provided that they adhere to the country’s travel requirements and policies.
Travel Entry Requirements for Tourists Visiting Turkey
Even though the travel restrictions to Turkey have been lifted for all nationalities, there are a few entry requirements that all tourists must meet to be allowed entry into the country:
- Visitors are required to wear a facemask during their flight to Turkey and must have a mask on when arriving at the airport. Anyone who is not wearing a mask will not be allowed to enter the country.
- Passengers must fill out the passenger information form upon arrival in Turkey.
- Everyone must submit themselves to a temperature check and health screening upon their arrival. Those who are showing some symptoms will be asked to undergo a COVID Test.
- Those who will get a positive result must undergo medical treatment at a facility chosen by the Ministry of Health at their own expense.
New Protocols and Safety Measures in Turkey
To limit the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the safety of everyone, the Turkish Government has introduced new protocols and safety measures:
- Public transportation facilities are already operating. However, buses and trains must maintain a 50% capacity for passengers.
- Everyone must wear facemasks when going to crowded public places all over Turkey, such as when going to markets and taking public transport.
- A curfew of 8 p.m. to 10 a.m. was imposed for those who are aged 65 and above.
What’s Open In Turkey?
On June 1, Turkey has eased its restrictions against COVID-19. The government has allowed restaurants, cafes, beaches, parks, sports facilities, and swimming pools to resume their operations.
Tourist attractions have also opened up, including historical sights and museums. The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, one of the world's largest markets and a popular tourist attraction, has also reopened since June 1st.
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Information for Non-Tourists
Authorities in Turkey have lifted the 14-day home quarantine for Turkish expatriates amid the country's efforts to ease COVID-19-related restrictions as of June 13.
All arrivals are required to undergo a health screening on arrival, and individuals displaying symptoms must submit to a COVID-19 test and undergo a 14-day quarantine if positive;
All testing and quarantine-related costs are to be covered by the traveler. Turkish nationals and residents are required to obtain a government-provided HES (Hayat Eve Sıgar) code before international travel on public transport.
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