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=Entering {{PAGENAME}} with a Car or Motorbike= | =Entering {{PAGENAME}} with a Car or Motorbike= | ||
| − | '''Correct as of: <span style="color:red"> | + | '''Correct as of: <span style="color:red">August 2013</span>''' |
==Required Paperwork== | ==Required Paperwork== | ||
| − | + | You just need your original [[Vehicle registration]] and passport, in the same name. | |
==Process at border== | ==Process at border== | ||
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{{visa_country}} | {{visa_country}} | ||
| − | + | 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== | ||
| − | + | Free. | |
==Permitted length of stay== | ==Permitted length of stay== | ||
| − | + | 30 days. | |
==Extension of stay== | ==Extension of stay== | ||
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=Driving in {{PAGENAME}}= | =Driving in {{PAGENAME}}= | ||
==Insurance requirements== | ==Insurance requirements== | ||
| − | + | Liability insurance is compulsory. Most European insurance policies will include Turkey. | |
==Cost of insurance== | ==Cost of insurance== | ||
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==Driving license== | ==Driving license== | ||
| − | + | Any kind of valid drivers license is good. | |
| − | + | ==Driving side of road== | |
Right. <br /> | Right. <br /> | ||
RHD vehicles can drive in {{PAGENAME}}. | RHD vehicles can drive in {{PAGENAME}}. | ||
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''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=== | ||
| − | + | 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=== | ||
| − | + | All major roads will have good road signs. On secondary roads, not always. | |
===Toll roads=== | ===Toll roads=== | ||
| − | + | 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 {{PAGENAME}}== | |
| − | + | I have driven extensively in Turkey and never encountered any bribery attempts. | |
==Checkpoints== | ==Checkpoints== | ||
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==Gas and Diesel Availability / Frequency== | ==Gas and Diesel Availability / Frequency== | ||
| − | + | Fuel is incredibly expensive in Turkey and I assume good business. You will find fuel everywhere <br/> | |
| − | + | Every town has one or more petrol stations and on heavy traveled roads also in between. | |
==Gas and Diesel Quality== | ==Gas and Diesel Quality== | ||
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''If vehicles can not be parked on the street, list the other options that exist.'' | ''If vehicles can not be parked on the street, list the other options that exist.'' | ||
| − | ==Special driving considerations== | + | ==Special driving considerations== |
| − | + | In Turkey there are many, many speed controls so watch your speed. Not only in towns but also in the country side. <br/> | |
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==Security advisories and information== | ==Security advisories and information== | ||
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=Camping in {{PAGENAME}}= | =Camping in {{PAGENAME}}= | ||
| − | + | 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 /> | |
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==Camping guide books== | ==Camping guide books== | ||
Revision as of 12:46, 14 August 2013
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Contents
- 1 Entering Turkey with a Car or Motorbike
- 2 Driving in Turkey
- 3 Gas and Diesel price in Turkey
- 4 Safety and Security Considerations
- 5 Camping in Turkey
- 6 Navigation
- 7 Special Overland Travel interests
- 8 Vehicle Maintenance
- 9 Buy or sell a car or motorbike in Turkey
- 10 References
- 11 Helpful External links
Entering Turkey with a Car or Motorbike
Correct as of: August 2013
Required Paperwork
You just need your original Vehicle registration and passport, in the same name.
Process at border
(To check if you need a travel Visa for Turkey, application instructions and fees see: Turkey Visa online application at VisaHQ.com)
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
Free.
Permitted length of stay
30 days.
Extension of stay
Describe the process to extend the permitted length of entry for the vehicle, if possible.
Storing a vehicle and temporarily leaving the country
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
Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border to exit.
Driving in Turkey
Insurance requirements
Liability insurance is compulsory. Most European insurance policies will include Turkey.
Cost of insurance
State the price of insurance and a time period.
Where to purchase insurance
Describe where insurance can be purchased.
Driving license
Any kind of valid drivers license is good.
Driving side of road
Right.
RHD vehicles can drive in Turkey.
Mandatory items in vehicle
State any mandatory items that must be carried in the vehicle. (i.e. safety triangle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc.)
Roads
General Road quality
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
All major roads will have good road signs. On secondary roads, not always.
Toll roads
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
I have driven extensively in Turkey and never encountered any bribery attempts.
Checkpoints
describe the frequency of checkpoints (police or military and what to expect.
Traveling with pets
List the entry requirements and anything else required to travel with a pet.
Gas and Diesel price in Turkey
Last updated: October 2012
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| Gasoline Grade | Price |
|---|---|
| Unleaded | €1.97 EUR per Liter[1] |
| Diesel | €1.68 EUR per Liter[1] |
Gas and Diesel Availability / Frequency
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
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
Driving at night
Discuss driving at night and if it should it be avoided. Mention why.
Vehicle parking
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
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
- Country Specific Information - U.S. Department of State
- Travel Reports and Warnings - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
- Travel advice by country - Foreign and Commonwealth office (U.K.)
- Travel Advice for Turkey - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Camping in Turkey
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
List and link to books specifically for camping.
Drinking water
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.
Paper maps
Description of the best paper maps and where to purchase them.
GPS Maps of Turkey
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
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
List any special items / places that are popular with Overlanders
Travel Guide Books
List good travel guide books (not necessarily Overland related.
Vehicle Maintenance
Dealers
4x4s / Trucks
- Toyota Global Dealer Locator
- Land Rover International Dealer Locator
- Mercedes Benz International (select country on bottom right)
- Jeep International site locator
Motorbikes
Local Garages
Add known good mechanics here.
Buy or sell a car or motorbike in Turkey
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
Links to the source of any information - blogs or discussion forums, etc.
Helpful External links
Add any helpful external links here.
- Turkey: Visa and Passport requirements | World Travel Guide
- Health Information for Travelers to Turkey - Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- Turkey travel guides at wikivoyage
- Turkey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
