I Like to See The Sea Posted June 23, 2023 #1 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Hi all, I'm sailing on the Infinity in July and the itinerary calls on Kusadasi (Ephesus). I'm planning to go on an excursion (run by Celebrity) called "Destination Highlight: Best of Ephesus". Some of the stops on the tour are the Odeon, ancient Ephesus, and The Fountain of Trajan. Will I need to get a Turkish Visa before the cruise, will one be provided by Celebrity, or will I not need one at all? Thanks everyone! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserchuck Posted June 23, 2023 #2 Share Posted June 23, 2023 No visa necessary. https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/info/do-i-need-an-e-visa-if-i-am-on-a-cruise-ship/ According to the Law on Foreigners and International Protection which entered into force on 11th April 2014, those foreigners who arrive at sea ports and intend to visit the seaport city or nearby provinces for touristic purpose are exempt from visa provided that their stay does not exceed seventy two (72) hours. However, if you arrive in/depart from our country by air for your cruise tour, you must obtain a visa. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrk2cruise Posted June 23, 2023 #3 Share Posted June 23, 2023 We were there last month on Constellation. Post #2 is correct. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like to See The Sea Posted June 26, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted June 26, 2023 Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crown Vic Posted June 26, 2023 #5 Share Posted June 26, 2023 On 6/23/2023 at 12:00 AM, cruiserchuck said: No visa necessary. https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/info/do-i-need-an-e-visa-if-i-am-on-a-cruise-ship/ According to the Law on Foreigners and International Protection which entered into force on 11th April 2014, those foreigners who arrive at sea ports and intend to visit the seaport city or nearby provinces for touristic purpose are exempt from visa provided that their stay does not exceed seventy two (72) hours. However, if you arrive in/depart from our country by air for your cruise tour, you must obtain a visa. Last time in Turkey/Turkiye, pre-pandemic, got our visas at the Airport. Payment was an ‘entry fee’. Not sure if this has changed… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted June 26, 2023 #6 Share Posted June 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Crown Vic said: Last time in Turkey/Turkiye, pre-pandemic, got our visas at the Airport. Payment was an ‘entry fee’. Not sure if this has changed… Visas are required if you fly in. They are not required for passengers on cruise ships calling at their ports under 72 hours. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Cruizer Posted June 27, 2023 #7 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Thanks for this info--Celebrity doesn't make it completely clear in the documents they send. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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