In recent years, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the “leaps” morbidity rules for visiting many countries are constantly changing. Therefore, the new rules for entering Turkey for citizens of Kazakhstan cannot but rejoice! Visiting is possible without a visa for up to 90 days. Also, you no longer need to issue a vaccination passport or conduct a PCR test a few hours before departure. Returning to Kazakhstan also does not require any additional documents on vaccination or quarantine measures.
Otherwise, the current rules for entering Turkey for citizens of Kazakhstan can be divided into several important points. We tell you more in this article.
Visa
As noted, guests have the right to stay in Turkey for up to 90 days without a visa. If your trip will last more than 90 days, then a permit to visit is required. The rules for the entry of Kazakhstanis into Turkey allow extending the stay in the country for foreigners. To do this, you need to cross the border with a neighboring country for Turkey and immediately return back. If you have used visa-free entry, you should know that the total period of stay in Turkey cannot exceed 90 days within 6 months.
Health insurance
The rules for the entry of tourists to Turkey provide for the availability of medical insurance for the entire period of rest in the country. When applying for it, it is necessary to clarify what types of insured events are covered by medical assistance. It is important to know the algorithm of actions during an insured event so as not to end up in an unpleasant situation later.
Customs regulations
To cross the border, tourists must have the following package of documents with them:
- A valid passport with a validity period of more than 120 days from the date of departure from Turkey.
- A document that confirms the planned place of residence in the resort. This can be a travel agency voucher or a hotel reservation.
- Return ticket to Kazakhstan.
- Medical insurance.
In some cases, they may ask for confirmation of your financial capabilities (for example, a bank statement). The amount on the account must be at least 300 USD.
As a rule, a border guard at customs control asks for a passport. However, he has the right to demand other listed documents. If they are not found, the tourist may be denied entry.
For tourists with children
There are also rules for the entry of minors into Turkey. It is worth taking care of the passport for the child. Its validity period — not less than 120 days from the date of departure from the territory of Turkey. If the child does not have a foreign passport, his photograph must be pasted into the passport of one of the parents.
Also, many people are interested in the question: “What are the rules for entering Turkey without parents?”. We answer: in this case, permission to leave Kazakhstan for the child must be issued by both parents to the one who will accompany the minor on the trip (for example, the leader of the group).
Recommendations for tourists in Turkey
- Always carry your passport and hotel voucher with you. The Turkish police can stop and demand documents at any time.
- Drinking alcoholic beverages in public places is prohibited. To do this, there are bars and the territory in the hotel.
- You can photograph Turkish men only with their permission, but it is better not to disturb women at all.
- If you rent a car, be sure to take out additional insurance.