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Norwegian citizens travelling to Turkey

Citizens of Svalbard that are travelling to Turkey need a stamped visa in their passport prior to arriving.

What to expect in Turkey

🤝 friendly locals
inexpensive cost of living
⚡ Above average wifi
Massages and Spas
few mosquitos
safe neighbourhoods
❄️ cold weather

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

No, you don't have to carry cash with you. Credit cards are generally accepted. This may not be the case in smaller cities so you should double-check when you land.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

TurkCell, and AVEA

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

No, you cannot drink tap water. Bottled water is recommended.

🚕What do I use to get around?

Popular ride-hailing services include

Uber.

Exchange Rates

The primary currency is TRY.

1 NOK = 0.639282 TRY

To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $1.98 USD.

Visa Status

A Visa needs to be provided by the country prior to travelling.

Notes and Passport Validity

There are no special notes about passport validity at this time. In general, it is good to ensure that your passport is valid 3 months after your trip ends.

Apply for a Visa

You can apply for a visa for Turkey via iVisa.

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

Options for departing Turkey are becoming increasingly limited. If you wish to leave, you should make arrangements to do so as soon as possible. Turkey will deny entry to foreign nationals and residents who have travelled to a number of countries affected by COVID-19 (not including Australia). See Travel. Self-isolation arrangements are in place for all other arrivals. Large scale events, including Anzac Day, have been cancelled. Public entertainment and recreation venues have been closed. Monitor the media for latest developments and follow the instructions of local authorities. We now advise you to: Do not travel to Turkey.

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Turkey. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (3.19 / 5)
Safety (3.75 / 5)
Cost of Living (5.00 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$35.50 USD / night

Average Dinners

$1.98 USD

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Popular Cities in Turkey

Adana

Alanya

Ankara

Antalya

Bodrum

Bursa

Gaziantep

Istanbul

Izmir

Konya

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