E-visa requirements for Turkey

[Kteacher]

I know that the regulations changed this past April, but there still seems to be conflicting info on whether an E-visa is needed for cruise ship passengers visiting a port in Turkey for less than 72 hours, but traveling outside of the port city. Do U.S. citizens stopping in Kusadesi, but visiting Ephesus need e-visas?

[Phxazzcruisers]

You only need to get a e Visa if you are entering Turkey or leaving from Turkey, not if the port is just one stop along the way. That is what we were told

[Algebralovr]

We were told the same thing. For our trip, we were notified by Celebrity, both via email and phone that we needed them. We had them in hand when we went to check in. Apparently not everyone did, and Celebrity did arrange them for some people.

 

Also, no one ever asked to see our passports or visas when we docked in Kusadesi, and we did take a privately arranged tour to Ephesus. We did an overnight in Istanbul and did not need them when we were considered in transit, but when we disembarked we did need them along with passports.

 

Have a great cruise!

Edited July 21, 2014 by Algebralovr

[kandeegirl]

So now I'm confused. If our port of call is Kusadesi, and we will be touring Ephesus for the day, will we need a visa?

[Cruise Junky]

There's definitely new rules coming into play. It's not like it used to be.

[Phxazzcruisers]

So now I'm confused. If our port of call is Kusadesi, and we will be touring Ephesus for the day, will we need a visa?

 

No, only if you are embarking(beginning) or disembarking(ending) in Turkey. If it is just a port of call for the day or up to 72 hours you do not need one,

[kandeegirl]

Got it. Thanks so much.

[Phxazzcruisers]

Enjoy your cruise Turkey is a great Country, Ephesus is incredible. We will be there in August inn Quest and are looking forward to it.

[s0479]

So now I'm confused. If our port of call is Kusadesi, and we will be touring Ephesus for the day, will we need a visa?

 

No, I was just there in June and did not need a visa.

[Kteacher]

Thanks for all the responses!

[rdt10]

No, I was just there in June and did not need a visa.

 

Same here. Not required for port visit.

[Keith1010]

I was just in Istanbul for a cruise in May. Yes just a small change in the rules.

 

If you are just transiting through Istanbul or Kusadasi by cruise ship (meaning you are not starting or ending your cruise there) then there are no changes and no visa is required.

 

If on the other hand you are starting or ending your cruise there then you need to obtain the e-visa ahead of time. It is very easy to do. You do it on line just like obtaining an Australia ETA and in minutes you have it and just print it off. Be sure to have a credit card and your passport at your computer terminal when you fill in the e-visa as you will need information for it for the e-visa.

 

Very easy.

 

Keith

[buffetking]

Just there in June, no visa required.

[Pushka]

Currently in Istanbul now. The visa check was only done once we disembarked the cruise for good. The previous day we were in Istanbul overnighting and no visa required plus Ephesus the day before.

[Keith1010]

That is correct. If you are ending your cruise at Istanbul, you will present your passport and your e visa when you go through immigration at the pier.

 

Keith

[Spursgirl]

We are embarking and disembarking on a cruise in Istanbul shortly and so have organised an e visa.

 

Previously visas could be obtained at the Turkish airport on arrival but no longer. Believe the rules changed in April of this year.

[kandeegirl]

Thanks to all for the clarifications. I really appreciate your input.