Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul alone justifies a month: two continents, the Bosphorus, food that spans the old Ottoman world, and a currency slide that has made the city cheap in hard-currency terms even as locals struggle with inflation.
Einreise und Visa
Many nationalities enter visa-free for 90 days in 180 (including UK, EU, Japan, and since 2024 the US and Canada among others); some still need the online e-Visa. Longer stays require a short-term residence permit, which has become harder to obtain for tourism purposes in Istanbul's central districts.
| Reisepass | Kategorie | Max. Tage | Verifiziert |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | Visa-free 90 days in any 180-day period; the visa requirement for US citizens was lifted in December 2023. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 offizielle Quelle ↗ |
| CA | Visa-free 90 days in any 180-day period; the visa requirement for Canadian citizens was lifted in December 2023. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 offizielle Quelle ↗ |
| GB | Visa-free 90 days in any 180-day period. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 offizielle Quelle ↗ |
| DE | Visa-free 90 days in any 180-day period. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 offizielle Quelle ↗ |
| AU | e-Visa Australian citizens require an e-Visa obtained online before travel; multiple entry, 90 days in 180. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 offizielle Quelle ↗ |
Fernarbeit und längere Aufenthalte
Digital Nomad Visa (bis zu 365 Tage): Announced in 2024 for remote workers aged 21 to 55 from listed countries with monthly income around USD 3,000; implementation details have been inconsistent. offizielle Quelle ↗ Offizielle Eignungsprüfung erforderlich
Zuletzt verifiziert Oct 19, 2026
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Sicherheit
Petty crime is low for a city of 16 million. Government advice warns against travel near the Syrian border. Earthquake risk is significant across the country, including Istanbul.
Gesundheit
Private hospitals in Istanbul are excellent and used by medical tourists. Insurance is required for residence permits and advisable for everyone.
Geld
High inflation means prices move monthly; many hotels quote in euros or dollars. Cards widely accepted; ATMs from Ziraat, Halkbank and VakıfBank charge lower fees.
Trinkgeld: 5 to 10 percent in restaurants; rounding up for taxis · Leitungswasser: Treated but most residents drink bottled
Fortbewegung vor Ort
Intercity buses (Metro, Kamil Koç) are comfortable and frequent; high-speed trains link Istanbul, Ankara and Konya. The Istanbulkart covers ferries, metro, trams and buses. BiTaksi and Uber (taxis) in Istanbul.
SIMs und Konnektivität
Turkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom tourist SIMs are relatively expensive; foreign phones must be registered (for a substantial fee) after about 120 days of use.
