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.
Binnenkomst en 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.
| Paspoort | Categorie | Maximaal aantal dagen | Geverifieerd |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 officiële bron ↗ |
| 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 officiële bron ↗ |
| GB | Visa-free 90 days in any 180-day period. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 officiële bron ↗ |
| DE | Visa-free 90 days in any 180-day period. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 officiële bron ↗ |
| AU | e-Visa Australian citizens require an e-Visa obtained online before travel; multiple entry, 90 days in 180. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 officiële bron ↗ |
Werken op afstand en langere verblijven
Digital Nomad Visa (tot 365 dagen): 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. officiële bron ↗ Officiële verificatie van eligibiliteit vereist
Laatst geverifieerd Oct 19, 2026
Inreisregels zijn onderzoekssamenvatingen met hun officiële bron en de datum van onze laatste controle; het zijn geen toelaatbaarheidsbeslissingen. Raadpleeg de officiële pagina voor je reist. Open de Visum- en Werkzoeker →
Veiligheid
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.
Gezondheid
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.
Fooi: 5 to 10 percent in restaurants; rounding up for taxis · Kraanwater: Treated but most residents drink bottled
Rondkomen
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.
Simkaarten en connectiviteit
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.
