General Information http://folktours.com/turkey-events-general-information/feed/atom.html 2020-12-25T15:36:47Z Joomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content Management General Informations 2009-03-25T15:30:10Z 2009-03-25T15:30:10Z http://folktours.com/turkey-events-general-information/group-discount.html Tayyar Akdeniz tayyarakdeniz@hotmail.com VISA Information 2009-03-25T15:25:15Z 2009-03-25T15:25:15Z http://folktours.com/turkey-events-general-information/visa-information.html Tayyar Akdeniz tayyarakdeniz@hotmail.com <p class="H3"><strong>USA Citizens Only</strong></p> <p>A visa is required for all U.S. citizens entering Turkey. US citizens may get their visas at the international airport upon arrival. It is located next to the passport control section of the airport.</p> <p>As of 2/2006 the cost of a visa for a US citizen is $26. U.S. citizens may also obtain their visas in advance from one of the Turkish Consulates around the U.S. The tourist visa is valid for a year starting from the issue date.</p> <p>Visas given at entry points are valid only for three months. Therefore, visas must be obtained in advance for visits lasting longer stays and for study, research or employment purposes. The passengers who do not leave the international airports do not need any visas.</p> <p class="H3"><strong>Non U.S. Citizens</strong></p> <p>Non-US Citizens need to apply for their tourist visas in advance BEFORE going to Turkey. Applicants should directly contact a Turkish Consulate in person, by mail or by a courier service.</p> <p class="H3"><strong>Canada</strong></p> <p>Canadian Citizens can obtain a multiple-entry sticker visa at the Turkish International Border Gates to stay in Turkey for a maximum period of three months.</p> <p class="H3"><strong>USA Citizens Only</strong></p> <p>A visa is required for all U.S. citizens entering Turkey. US citizens may get their visas at the international airport upon arrival. It is located next to the passport control section of the airport.</p> <p>As of 2/2006 the cost of a visa for a US citizen is $26. U.S. citizens may also obtain their visas in advance from one of the Turkish Consulates around the U.S. The tourist visa is valid for a year starting from the issue date.</p> <p>Visas given at entry points are valid only for three months. Therefore, visas must be obtained in advance for visits lasting longer stays and for study, research or employment purposes. The passengers who do not leave the international airports do not need any visas.</p> <p class="H3"><strong>Non U.S. Citizens</strong></p> <p>Non-US Citizens need to apply for their tourist visas in advance BEFORE going to Turkey. Applicants should directly contact a Turkish Consulate in person, by mail or by a courier service.</p> <p class="H3"><strong>Canada</strong></p> <p>Canadian Citizens can obtain a multiple-entry sticker visa at the Turkish International Border Gates to stay in Turkey for a maximum period of three months.</p> Turkish Tourist Offices in USA 2009-03-25T15:21:16Z 2009-03-25T15:21:16Z http://folktours.com/turkey-events-general-information/turkish-tourist-offices-in-usa.html Tayyar Akdeniz tayyarakdeniz@hotmail.com <p><img border="0" align="left" src="http://www.folktours.com/images/stories/site_pictures/logo-bellydance smal.jpg" alt="logo-bellydance smal.jpg" style="width: 97px; height: 97px;" /><strong>New York</strong></p> <p>821 United Nations Plaza</p> <p>New York, NY 10017</p> <p>Tel: (212) 687-2194</p> <p>Fax: (212) 599-7568</p> <p>Email:ny@tourismturkey.org</p> <p><img border="0" align="left" src="http://www.folktours.com/images/stories/site_pictures/logo-bellydance smal.jpg" alt="logo-bellydance smal.jpg" style="width: 97px; height: 97px;" /><strong>Washington</strong></p> <p>2525 Massachusetts Ave.</p> <p>Washington, DC 20008</p> <p>Tel: (202) 612-6800</p> <p>Fax: (202) 319-7446</p> <p>Email:dc@tourismturkey.org</p> <p><img border="0" align="left" src="http://www.folktours.com/images/stories/site_pictures/logo-bellydance smal.jpg" alt="logo-bellydance smal.jpg" style="width: 97px; height: 97px;" /><strong>Los Angeles</strong></p> <p>5055 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 850</p> <p>Los Angeles, CA 90036</p> <p>Tel: (323) 937-8066</p> <p>Fax: (323) 937-1271</p> <p>Email:la@tourismturkey.org</p> <p><img border="0" align="left" src="http://www.folktours.com/images/stories/site_pictures/logo-bellydance smal.jpg" alt="logo-bellydance smal.jpg" style="width: 97px; height: 97px;" /><strong>New York</strong></p> <p>821 United Nations Plaza</p> <p>New York, NY 10017</p> <p>Tel: (212) 687-2194</p> <p>Fax: (212) 599-7568</p> <p>Email:ny@tourismturkey.org</p> <p><img border="0" align="left" src="http://www.folktours.com/images/stories/site_pictures/logo-bellydance smal.jpg" alt="logo-bellydance smal.jpg" style="width: 97px; height: 97px;" /><strong>Washington</strong></p> <p>2525 Massachusetts Ave.</p> <p>Washington, DC 20008</p> <p>Tel: (202) 612-6800</p> <p>Fax: (202) 319-7446</p> <p>Email:dc@tourismturkey.org</p> <p><img border="0" align="left" src="http://www.folktours.com/images/stories/site_pictures/logo-bellydance smal.jpg" alt="logo-bellydance smal.jpg" style="width: 97px; height: 97px;" /><strong>Los Angeles</strong></p> <p>5055 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 850</p> <p>Los Angeles, CA 90036</p> <p>Tel: (323) 937-8066</p> <p>Fax: (323) 937-1271</p> <p>Email:la@tourismturkey.org</p> Items you may want to include as you pack 2009-03-25T14:51:40Z 2009-03-25T14:51:40Z http://folktours.com/turkey-events-general-information/items-you-may-want-to-include-as-you-pack.html Tayyar Akdeniz tayyarakdeniz@hotmail.com <div>It is advisable when you travel overseas to make a photocopy of your passport and keep it packed<br /> in a separate place in case of loss</div> <div>Wash cloth and beach towels (hand and bath towels are provided)</div> <div>Sun protection sunscreen and/or wide primed hat</div> <div>Swimsuit</div> <div>Travel alarm clock</div> <div>A scarf for visiting mosques</div> <div>Hair dryer and/or curling iron</div> <div>If you use electrical products or recharge batteries, the electricity in Turkey is 220 volts , you will want to bring a converter and a plug that accommodates Turkish outlets (which you can buy at travel stores)</div> <div>Lots and lots of film, blank videotapes and CD's and/or cassette tapes, cameras, video cameras and batteries for your equipment.</div> <div>Hand held calculator to help with converting money</div> <div>Medications, motion sickness medicine (if you need it), vitamins, birth control, feminine products and ear plugs</div> <div>Small amount of laundry detergent for hand washing of clothes</div> <div>Stopper for sink or tub</div> <div>Comfortable shoes for walking and dance class</div> <div>Casual clothes, a few dressy outfits or nice shirt and slacks, light sweater or shawls. In the cities, people dress in a similar way as in the United States</div> <div>Mosquito repellent (if you go on the optional tours</div> <div>Item for music and dance class: musical instruments, finger cymbals, hip scarves, dance class attire (as are applicable), note pad and pens</div> <div>A costume if you want to perform</div> <div>Applicable sewing supplies</div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div>It is advisable when you travel overseas to make a photocopy of your passport and keep it packed<br /> in a separate place in case of loss</div> <div>Wash cloth and beach towels (hand and bath towels are provided)</div> <div>Sun protection sunscreen and/or wide primed hat</div> <div>Swimsuit</div> <div>Travel alarm clock</div> <div>A scarf for visiting mosques</div> <div>Hair dryer and/or curling iron</div> <div>If you use electrical products or recharge batteries, the electricity in Turkey is 220 volts , you will want to bring a converter and a plug that accommodates Turkish outlets (which you can buy at travel stores)</div> <div>Lots and lots of film, blank videotapes and CD's and/or cassette tapes, cameras, video cameras and batteries for your equipment.</div> <div>Hand held calculator to help with converting money</div> <div>Medications, motion sickness medicine (if you need it), vitamins, birth control, feminine products and ear plugs</div> <div>Small amount of laundry detergent for hand washing of clothes</div> <div>Stopper for sink or tub</div> <div>Comfortable shoes for walking and dance class</div> <div>Casual clothes, a few dressy outfits or nice shirt and slacks, light sweater or shawls. In the cities, people dress in a similar way as in the United States</div> <div>Mosquito repellent (if you go on the optional tours</div> <div>Item for music and dance class: musical instruments, finger cymbals, hip scarves, dance class attire (as are applicable), note pad and pens</div> <div>A costume if you want to perform</div> <div>Applicable sewing supplies</div> <p>&nbsp;</p>