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Turkey Travel Guide

Ankara Capital
TRY Currency
Turkish Language
+90 Calling Code
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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 Exercise Caution
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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The information in this guide is intended for general travel planning purposes only and may change without notice. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, Graba SIM does not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the content. Travellers should verify entry requirements, local laws, health advice and services with official sources before and during their trip. Graba SIM is not responsible for any loss, injury, or inconvenience arising from reliance on the information provided. Always check with relevant government and health authorities for the most up-to-date travel requirements.

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