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=At the border=
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=Visiting {{PAGENAME}}=
Correct as of: (Put the date this section was last confirmed accurate here)
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''Give a brief overview of what it's like to visit. How easy is the border, how safe is the country, are there great things to see and do, etc.''
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=Entering {{PAGENAME}} with a Car or Motorbike=
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'''Correct as of: <span style="color:red">August 2013</span>'''
  
==Required Paperwork==
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==Required Paperwork==  
''List the paperwork required to enter with a vehicle, including number of copies''
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{{visa_country}}
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You just need your original [[Vehicle registration]] and passport, in the same name.
  
 
==Process at border==
 
==Process at border==
''Briefly describe the process at the border to enter with a vehicle''
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If you do not have a Visa yet you will first have to buy one at around <price cost="10" currency="EUR" />. They will put a big stamp in your passport. With this you go to the vehicle registration and get your car papers in order. All this should not take you more than 15 minutes.
  
 
==Cost of entry==
 
==Cost of entry==
''State the cost for a vehicle to enter''
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Free.
  
 
==Permitted length of stay==
 
==Permitted length of stay==
''State the permitted length of entry for the vehicle''
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30 days.
  
 
==Extension of stay==
 
==Extension of stay==
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''Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border to exit.''
 
''Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border to exit.''
  
=Overland Essentials=
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=Driving in {{PAGENAME}}=  
==Vehicle Insurance==
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==Recommended books for Overlanding in {{PAGENAME}}==
===Insurance requirements===
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{{guide_books_country}}
''Yes or No if insurance is mandatory, and what kind is acceptable.''
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==Travel insurance for {{PAGENAME}}==
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{{Travel insurance country}}
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==Vehicle insurance requirements==
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Liability insurance is compulsory. Most European insurance policies will include Turkey.
  
===Cost of insurance===
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==Cost of vehicle insurance==
 
''State the price of insurance and a time period.''
 
''State the price of insurance and a time period.''
  
===Where to purchase insurance===
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==Where to purchase vehicle insurance==
 
''Describe where insurance can be purchased.''
 
''Describe where insurance can be purchased.''
  
 
==Driving license==
 
==Driving license==
''State the kind of driving licenses required. i.e. International Driving Permit.''
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Any kind of valid drivers license is good.
  
 
==Driving side of road==
 
==Driving side of road==
''State the side of the road to drive on. i.e. Left or Right.<br />
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Right. <br />
(also state if a vehicle with a steering wheel on the opposite side can be legally driven)''
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RHD vehicles can drive in {{PAGENAME}}.
  
 
==Mandatory items in vehicle==
 
==Mandatory items in vehicle==
 
''State any mandatory items that must be carried in the vehicle.
 
''State any mandatory items that must be carried in the vehicle.
 
(i.e. safety triangle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc.)''
 
(i.e. safety triangle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc.)''
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==Roads==
 
==Roads==
 
===General Road quality===
 
===General Road quality===
''Give a brief description of the general road quality. Mention if one way streets are common.''
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Turkey has an extensive network of tarmac roads, usually in good condition. Roads where there is heavy truck traffic might be damaged or potholed.
  
 
===Road signs===
 
===Road signs===
''Briefly describe the overall quality & existence of road signs for directions and hazards.''
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All major roads will have good road signs. On secondary roads, not always.
  
 
===Toll roads===
 
===Toll roads===
''List the frequency and approximate price of toll roads.''
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The major highways are toll roads but they are excellent. Around Istanbul, between Istanbul and Ankara and further south there are these excellent highways. They are much faster than taking the local roads and are not to expensive.
  
==Bribery==
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==Bribery in {{PAGENAME}}==
''Briefly describe how common bribery is and whether it should be expected, and the best way to deal with it.''
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I have driven extensively in Turkey and never encountered any bribery attempts.
  
 
==Checkpoints==
 
==Checkpoints==
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''List the entry requirements and anything else required to travel with a pet.''
 
''List the entry requirements and anything else required to travel with a pet.''
  
=Gasoline Petrol Diesel=
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=Gas and Diesel price in {{PAGENAME}}=
Last updated: July 2011
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'''Last updated: <span style="color:red">July 2017</span>'''<br />
==Price==
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| <price cost="4.32" currency="TRY" unit="liter" /><ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasoline_and_diesel_usage_and_pricing#Typical_gasoline_prices_around_the_world Gasoline and diesel usage and pricing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia]</ref>
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| <price cost="1.24" currency="EUR" unit="liter" />
 
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==Gasoline Availability / Frequency==
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==Gas and Diesel Availability / Frequency==
''Briefly describe if gas shortages are known to occur.'' <br/>
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Fuel is incredibly expensive in Turkey and I assume good business. You will find fuel everywhere <br/>
''Also state the approximate average distance between gas stations. This is a very rough estimate.''
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Every town has one or more petrol stations and on heavy traveled roads also in between.
  
==Gasoline Quality==
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==Gas and Diesel Quality==
''Discuss if gasoline / diesel considered "clean" or "dirty", and generally high or low quality.''
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''Discuss if gasoline / diesel considered "clean" or "dirty", and generally high or low quality.''<br />
 
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''State the sulfur content of diesel, if known.''
==External information about gasoline==
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''Link to external websites with price & quality information, if available.''
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=Safety and Security Considerations=
 
=Safety and Security Considerations=
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==Special driving considerations==
 
==Special driving considerations==
''A List of special things to be careful of (i.e. Unsigned speed bumps, abnormal road rules, people or animals on the road, etc.).'' <br/>
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In Turkey there are many, many speed controls so watch your speed. Not only in towns but also in the country side. <br/>
''List any roads that are not recommended to drive for safety or other security reasons.''
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==Security advisories and information==
 
==Security advisories and information==
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{{Security_advisories_country}}
 
{{Security_advisories_country}}
  
=Camping=
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=Camping in {{PAGENAME}}=
''Describe if organized "pay" camping is common. List the facilities commonly found at these campsites.''<br />
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There are many campsites in Turkey, specially, but not only, around tourist attractions. Most will have all the facilities like (hot) water, power etc.<br />
''List the approximate average price range of camping in organized campgrounds.'' <br />
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''Also discuss the possibility of "wild" or "roadside" camping. How common is it? Is it considered safe, or a bad idea.''
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==Camping guide books==
 
==Camping guide books==
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''Describe if the regular tap water is safe to drink.''
 
''Describe if the regular tap water is safe to drink.''
 
''If not, describe where safe water can be purchased and the approximate average price range.''
 
''If not, describe where safe water can be purchased and the approximate average price range.''
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Tap Water is not an option in Turkey,although the country side highway have well's that are safe to drink from. The usual prize for a water is 50 Kurus - 1 Turkish Lira( 15-20 euro cents)
  
 
=Navigation=
 
=Navigation=
 
==Paper maps==
 
==Paper maps==
''Description of the best paper maps and where to purchase them.''
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Reise Know-How are amoung the best paper maps. Purchase paper maps before arriving in {{PAGENAME}}
 
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{{paper_maps_country}}
==GPS==
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==GPS Maps of {{PAGENAME}}==
 
''Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa).''
 
''Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa).''
 
''(with links to each).''
 
''(with links to each).''
  
==Directions and GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc.==
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==GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc. in {{PAGENAME}}==
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* [http://ioverlander.com/ iOverlander] is a website and iPhone application designed by Overlanders, for Overlanders. It contains GPS co-ordinates and reviews for camping, hotels, propane, water, mechanics, borders and much more.
 
''Link to sites that have a list of GPS co-ordinates (or directions) for camping locations (including "wild" campsites), propane filling, gas stations, repair shops, places of interest, etc.''
 
''Link to sites that have a list of GPS co-ordinates (or directions) for camping locations (including "wild" campsites), propane filling, gas stations, repair shops, places of interest, etc.''
  
=Overland Travel Interest=
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=Special Overland Travel interests=
==Special Overland interests==
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''List any special items / places that are popular with Overlanders''
 
''List any special items / places that are popular with Overlanders''
 
==Guide Books==
 
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{{guide_books_country}}
 
  
 
=Vehicle Maintenance=
 
=Vehicle Maintenance=
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''Add known good mechanics here.''
 
''Add known good mechanics here.''
  
=Buying and selling vehicles=
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=Buy or sell a car or motorbike in {{PAGENAME}}=
==Buying a vehicle as a foreigner==
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'''Buy'''<br/>
 
''Describe how a foreigner can buy a vehicle.''
 
''Describe how a foreigner can buy a vehicle.''
 
''List any difficulties or limitations on where the vehicle can be driven.''
 
''List any difficulties or limitations on where the vehicle can be driven.''
  
==Selling a foreign-plated vehicle==
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'''Sell'''<br/>
 
''Describe how a foreigner can sell a foreign-plated vehicle, or list not possible.'
 
''Describe how a foreigner can sell a foreign-plated vehicle, or list not possible.'
  
 
=References=
 
=References=
 
''Links to the source of any information - blogs or discussion forums, etc.''
 
''Links to the source of any information - blogs or discussion forums, etc.''
 
 
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Latest revision as of 12:46, 7 July 2017


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Visiting Turkey[edit]

Give a brief overview of what it's like to visit. How easy is the border, how safe is the country, are there great things to see and do, etc.

Entering Turkey with a Car or Motorbike[edit]

Correct as of: August 2013

Required Paperwork[edit]

(To check if you need a travel Visa for Turkey, application instructions and fees see: Turkey Visa online application at VisaHQ.com)
You just need your original Vehicle registration and passport, in the same name.

Process at border[edit]

If you do not have a Visa yet you will first have to buy one at around €10.00 EUR. They will put a big stamp in your passport. With this you go to the vehicle registration and get your car papers in order. All this should not take you more than 15 minutes.

Cost of entry[edit]

Free.

Permitted length of stay[edit]

30 days.

Extension of stay[edit]

Describe the process to extend the permitted length of entry for the vehicle, if possible.

Storing a vehicle and temporarily leaving the country[edit]

Describe if/how a vehicle can be stored, and for how long.
Also mention if the owner / temporary importer can leave the country while the vehicle is in storage.

Exiting with a vehicle[edit]

Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border to exit.

Driving in Turkey[edit]

Recommended books for Overlanding in Turkey[edit]

Lonely Planet Turkey (travel Guide)
Lonely Planet Turkey (travel Guide)
by Lonely Planet, James Bainbridge, Brett Atkinson, S...
From $15.75 on Amazon
Work Less To Live Your Dreams: A Practical Guide To Sa...
Work Less To Live Your Dreams: A Practical Guide To Sa...
by Dan Grec
From $click on Amazon
Overlanders' Handbook: Worldwide Route And Planning Gu...
Overlanders' Handbook: Worldwide Route And Planning Gu...
by Chris Scott
From $22.49 on Amazon
Adventure Motorcycling Handbook: A Route & Planning Gu...
Adventure Motorcycling Handbook: A Route & Planning Gu...
by Chris Scott
From $click on Amazon
Footprints In The Desert: A Novel
Footprints In The Desert: A Novel
by Maha Akhtar
From $7.50 on Amazon

Travel insurance for Turkey[edit]

World Nomads offer the most flexible Travel Insurance at the best prices for multi-country / multi-year trips. You can buy, extend and claim online, even after you've left home.

Vehicle insurance requirements[edit]

Liability insurance is compulsory. Most European insurance policies will include Turkey.

Cost of vehicle insurance[edit]

State the price of insurance and a time period.

Where to purchase vehicle insurance[edit]

Describe where insurance can be purchased.

Driving license[edit]

Any kind of valid drivers license is good.

Driving side of road[edit]

Right.
RHD vehicles can drive in Turkey.

Mandatory items in vehicle[edit]

State any mandatory items that must be carried in the vehicle. (i.e. safety triangle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc.)

Roads[edit]

General Road quality[edit]

Turkey has an extensive network of tarmac roads, usually in good condition. Roads where there is heavy truck traffic might be damaged or potholed.

Road signs[edit]

All major roads will have good road signs. On secondary roads, not always.

Toll roads[edit]

The major highways are toll roads but they are excellent. Around Istanbul, between Istanbul and Ankara and further south there are these excellent highways. They are much faster than taking the local roads and are not to expensive.

Bribery in Turkey[edit]

I have driven extensively in Turkey and never encountered any bribery attempts.

Checkpoints[edit]

describe the frequency of checkpoints (police or military and what to expect.

Traveling with pets[edit]

List the entry requirements and anything else required to travel with a pet.

Gas and Diesel price in Turkey[edit]

Last updated: July 2017

Currency and unit to display:

Gasoline Grade Price
Unleaded €1.24 EUR per Liter
Diesel €1.07 EUR per Liter

Gas and Diesel Availability / Frequency[edit]

Fuel is incredibly expensive in Turkey and I assume good business. You will find fuel everywhere
Every town has one or more petrol stations and on heavy traveled roads also in between.

Gas and Diesel Quality[edit]

Discuss if gasoline / diesel considered "clean" or "dirty", and generally high or low quality.
State the sulfur content of diesel, if known.

Safety and Security Considerations[edit]

Driving at night[edit]

Discuss driving at night and if it should it be avoided. Mention why.

Vehicle parking[edit]

Discuss if vehicles can be parked on the street, if they are considered "safe" at night. If vehicles can not be parked on the street, list the other options that exist.

Special driving considerations[edit]

In Turkey there are many, many speed controls so watch your speed. Not only in towns but also in the country side.

Security advisories and information[edit]

Camping in Turkey[edit]

There are many campsites in Turkey, specially, but not only, around tourist attractions. Most will have all the facilities like (hot) water, power etc.

Camping guide books[edit]

List and link to books specifically for camping.

Drinking water[edit]

Describe if the regular tap water is safe to drink. If not, describe where safe water can be purchased and the approximate average price range.

Tap Water is not an option in Turkey,although the country side highway have well's that are safe to drink from. The usual prize for a water is 50 Kurus - 1 Turkish Lira( 15-20 euro cents)

Navigation[edit]

Paper maps[edit]

Reise Know-How are amoung the best paper maps. Purchase paper maps before arriving in Turkey

Turkey, Mediterranean Coast
Turkey, Mediterranean Coast
by Reise Know-How Verlag
From $3.00 on Amazon
Europe Executive [tubed] (national Geographic Referenc...
Europe Executive [tubed] (national Geographic Referenc...
by National Geographic Maps - Reference
From $14.07 on Amazon
Michelin Turkey Map 758 (maps/country (michelin))
Michelin Turkey Map 758 (maps/country (michelin))
by Michelin
From $7.82 on Amazon
Lonely Planet Middle East (travel Guide)
Lonely Planet Middle East (travel Guide)
by Lonely Planet, Anthony Ham, Sofia Barbarani, Jessi...
From $15.99 on Amazon

GPS Maps of Turkey[edit]

Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa). (with links to each).

GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc. in Turkey[edit]

  • iOverlander is a website and iPhone application designed by Overlanders, for Overlanders. It contains GPS co-ordinates and reviews for camping, hotels, propane, water, mechanics, borders and much more.

Link to sites that have a list of GPS co-ordinates (or directions) for camping locations (including "wild" campsites), propane filling, gas stations, repair shops, places of interest, etc.

Special Overland Travel interests[edit]

List any special items / places that are popular with Overlanders

Vehicle Maintenance[edit]

Dealers[edit]

4x4s / Trucks

Motorbikes

Local Garages[edit]

Add known good mechanics here.

Buy or sell a car or motorbike in Turkey[edit]

Buy
Describe how a foreigner can buy a vehicle. List any difficulties or limitations on where the vehicle can be driven.

Sell
Describe how a foreigner can sell a foreign-plated vehicle, or list not possible.'

References[edit]

Links to the source of any information - blogs or discussion forums, etc.


Helpful External links[edit]

Add any helpful external links here.