Hagia Sophia
Iconic former cathedral and mosque, now a museum.
~2 h ~US$10
Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa Required For Most International Travelers, E-visa Available.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Visa application form
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes.
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
Advises against travel to some areas
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Fake tour guides
- Overpriced taxis
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
155
Response Speed
Fast
English-Speaking Doctors
Common
Pharmacy
Common
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Good
Ride-sharing Apps
Uber, Bitaksi
Navigation Apps
Google Maps, Yandex Maps
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
Apple Pay,google Pay,bkm Express
ATM Availability
High
Tipping
10-15% Is Customary In Restaurants.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30
Tourist: $80
Family: $200
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly In Religious Sites.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon In Conservative Areas.
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict In Certain Regions.
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Merhaba
Mehr-hah-bah
Goodbye
Hoşça kal
Hosh-chah kahl
Please
Lütfen
Loot-fen
Thank you
Teşekkür ederim
Teh-shehk-kur eh-deh-reem
Sorry
Üzgünüm
Ooz-goo-noom
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
İngilizce biliyor musunuz?
Een-gee-leez-jeh bee-lee-yor moo-soo-nooz?
I don’t understand
Anlamıyorum
Ahn-lah-muh-yor-oom
Can you speak slowly, please?
Lütfen yavaş konuşur musunuz?
Loot-fen yah-vahsh koh-noo-shoor moo-soo-nooz?
Can you help me, please?
Lütfen bana yardım eder misiniz?
Loot-fen bah-nah yahr-dum eh-dehr mee-see-neez?
What does this mean?
Bu ne anlama geliyor?
Boo neh ahn-lah-mah geh-lee-yor?
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