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Turkey information
ℹ️ General Information about Turkey
About Turkey
Turkey uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.
The languages that are typically spoken are Turkish
Turkey uses the Turkish lira (symbol: ?), code TRY.Banknotes come in denominations of 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 Lira. Lira is subdivided into 100 kuru?s. Coins come in denominations of 1 lira and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 kuru?s.
Automatic teller machines are very common in Turkey. You can find them in both large & small cities, tourist areas etc.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in Turkey is on average 6.3 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Turkey is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.
You can buy a SIM card for about 41.56 TRY, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Avea, Turkcell or Vodafone Türkiye. Turkey uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Turkey upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
To call Turkey, dial +, then 90 (the country code for Turkey), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Turkey, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 212 .
In Turkey you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 110-120 km/h (68-74 mph) on motorways, 110-120 km/h (68-74 mph) on expressways, 50 km/h (31 mph) in all built-up areas and 90 km/h (55 mph) on undivided highways.
💵 Budget travel for Turkey?
City
|
Minimum price
|
Maximum price
|
|---|---|---|
Istanbul
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$774.47
|
$3,091.01
|
🕑 What time is it in Turkey?
13:18:14
🛂 Do I need visa for Turkey?
For American travelers it is necessary to get an electronic visa, usually you can get it from the official site or the consulate of Turkey and the process is quite simple
🌤️ How is the weather in Turkey?
Temperatures in Turkey (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Turkey
📁 What regulations are in Turkey?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
Goods of natural and cultural heritage.
Hemp.
Tobacco seeds.
Timber and products from the following tree and plants: walnut, mulberry, cherry, pear, plum, yew, ash, elm, lime, sweetgum, elder, cretan date palm, olive, fig, and salep.
Natural flower bulbs.
Funds of more than US$5000 or its equivalent in any other currency must be declared to the customs authorities.
The value of jewellery being exported may only exceed the value of jewellery imported if it is accompanied by a receipt showing proof of purchase in Turkey.
Import regulations
Tobacco:600 cigarettes;
Tobacco:100 cigarillos;
Tobacco:50 cigars; and
Tobacco:250 grams of shredded tobacco (with 200 cigarettes sheets); and
Tobacco:250 grams of pipe tobacco.
Alcohol:There are no restrictions on the importation of currency into Turkey.
Currency:There are no restrictions on the importation of currency into Turkey.
Other items:Personal goods such as clothing, personal electronics, musical instruments, sports equipment, and toys.
Other items:5 bottles up to 120mL each of perfume, cologne, essence, or lotion.
Other items:1kg each of tea, instant coffee, coffee, chocolate, sugar.
Other items:Personal jewellery not for resale up to a value of US$15,000.
Other items:Gifts of a non-commercial nature worth up to €430 for travellers 15 years and over.
Other items:Gifts of a non-commercial nature worth up to €150 or travellers under 15 years of age.
All narcotics and their derivatives.
Organic fertiliser used for agricultural purposes.
Police speed traps.
Homemade alcoholic beverages.
2 pets or 10 aquarium fish may be imported per traveller. The pets must be accompanied by a certificate of vaccination, an official veterinary certificate, and a vet passport or identification card. The pets will then be subject to inspection by a veterinarian upon arrival.
Products of animal and plant origin may be subject to veterinary inspection at the border, and may require a Certificate of Conformity.
Health regulations
H5N1 Avian Influenza cases have been reported in Turkey. For further information, please visit the CDCAvian Flu Advice.