The Turkish entry VISA requirements

One client asked the following about the Turkish entry VISA:

"I and some family members are doing a cruise with NCL in Oct. Our final stop is Istanbul and we arrive on Sun Nov 1st at noon and have time for sightseeing that afternoon and will stay on the ship that evening. We get off the ship on the 2nd and had planned to stay another night for additional sightseeing and leave on the 3rd. Your website has been an excellent source of information and once we get our ideas together on what we wish to see I will contact you about handling the family. I did notice that a VISA is required if we spend the night on land and it is available at the airport. Might it also be offered at the cruise port for purchase when we get off the ship or must we go to the airport to purchase it?"

Answer- If you plan to stay the night in Turkey (in a hotel) you are required to obtain a Turkish entry VISA. These are not available at the port. Most cruise ships can issue the VISA so you should ask your cruise line before your departure. Otherwise you can obtain it from the Turkish Embassy in USA before departure.

Postal address:
2525 Massachusetts Avenue,
N.W Washington, D.C. 20008

Telephone:+1 202 612 67 00
+1 202 612 67 01
Fax:+1 202 612 67 44

e-Mail: contact@turkishembassy.org

More Info- The Turkish government requires overnight visitors to obtain an entry VISA. However visitors who are visiting the country by cruise ship are exempt from this entry requirement. No entry Visa is required for a shore excursion however an entry Visa is required if your cruise starts in Istanbul. Entry Visas for Americans can be obtained at the airport in Istanbul upon your arrival. The cost is about $25 USD.

Private Venice Transfers

One reader wrote: "I am looking for transfer from Venice (VCE) airport to my hotel and two days later to my cruise ship. I see where you provide this service in Rome (Civitaveccia) but I can't find it in Venice. Do you provide such a service or, if not, can you make a recommendation?"

We can arrange private transfers in all port cities where we arrange tours. In certain cities we have set rates while others have many factors which affect the price. If you need a private transfer in Venice, or any other port, just ask.

YouTube

In 2009 Private Shore Trips is starting to introduce YouTube videos for our most popular tours. So far there are videos for Turkey and Greece. Coming very soon are Italy and France. Please check it out. Click Here to get started.