Handbook > Turkey
Map
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Visas
Visa is required for ALL travelers to Turkey. Visa applicatons are processed Embassy of Turkey and its consular offices in Houston, New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. Tourist visas can be obtained prior to departure or upon arrival at the airport. Tourist visas cost US$45 for stays up to 3 months and are valid for a year.
Click here to download a copy of the Visa Application Form (PDF)
Vaccinations
No vaccinations are required for entry into Turkey. However, it is strongly recommended that you ask your physician about precautionary medication/vaccinations for Thyphoid, Polio, Malaria and other diseases that are present in this region of the world.
Voltage
220 volts AC, 50Hz
Climate / Weather Conditions
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Istanbul
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Current Conditions
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| °F | Avg High |
Avg Low |
Humidty (%) AM/PM |
Days of Rain | Avg Rainfall |
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| Jan | 46 | 37 | 82/75 | 18 | 4.0" | |
| Feb | 47 | 36 | 82/72 | 14 | 3.6" | |
| Mar | 51 | 38 | 81/67 | 14 | 2.8" | |
| Apr | 60 | 45 | 81/62 | 9 | 1.8" | |
| May | 69 | 53 | 82/61 | 8 | 1.5" | |
| Jun | 77 | 60 | 79/58 | 6 | 1.3" | |
| Jul | 82 | 65 | 79/56 | 4 | 1.3" | |
| Aug | 82 | 66 | 79/55 | 4 | 1.2" | |
| Sep | 76 | 61 | 81/59 | 7 | 2.3" | |
| Oct | 68 | 55 | 83/64 | 11 | 3.2" | |
| Nov | 59 | 48 | 82/71 | 14 | 4.0" | |
| Dec | 51 | 41 | 82/74 | 18 | 4.7" | |
| Source: The Times Books World Weather Guide, Pearce and Smith: ©1990 | ||||||
International Dialing Code
Country code: 90
City Codes:
Istanbul: 212
Ankara: 312
Izmir: 232
Kusadasi: 256
Pamukkale: 258