Country guide · Own rules
Türkiye (Turkey)
Visas and entry
No visa needed for tourist visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Passport
Your passport must be valid for at least 150 days from the day you arrive, and have at least one blank page.
At the border
Passport checks as usual. The GHIC is not valid here.
Health cover
The GHIC is not valid here. Travel insurance with full medical cover, declaring every pre-existing condition, is essential.
Useful to know
| Currency | Turkish lira (TRY) |
|---|---|
| Plugs | Type C/F, 230V |
| Drives on the | right |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Language | Turkish |
When to go
April to June and September to October.
Tip for grandparents
The GHIC isn't valid in Türkiye, so travel insurance with full medical cover is essential. Private hospitals in resorts can be expensive without it.
Check your cover before you go: travel insurance in your 60s, 70s and 80s.