Amid escalating diplomatic tension between India and Turkey, New Delhi has issued an advisory for Indian tourists planning to visit Turkey, asking them to “exercise utmost caution” while visiting the country. It all started when Turkey, provoked by Pakistan lashed out against India over Kashmir...
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Does Indian government has any website providing essential info for Indians traveling to other nations like Australia, Canada, UK, US etc...? Which website does Indian govt. issues advisories on?
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/turkey
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Travel Advice and Advisories from the Government of Canada
travel.gc.ca
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Turkey international travel information and Travel Advisory
travel.state.gov
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www.cgiistanbul.gov.in
I expected it to be bad, but it's fine.
Advisory to Indian Tourists
Indian nationals visiting Turkey may avoid travelling to places bordering Syria, Iraq and Iran.
Indian nationals visiting Turkey, particularly Istanbul are advised to take care of their belongings, in particular handbags, passports and travel documents, especially in crowded public areas like airports / bus stops, shopping malls and places of tourist interest.
Advisory - Indian nationals transiting through Istanbul/Turkey
Indian nationals may please note that a valid visa for Turkey is required for transfer between Ataturk Airport, Istanbul and Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul during transit at Istanbul. Without a valid Turkish visa, travel from one airport to the other airport within Istanbul is not permitted.
In addition, those who intend to travel by Turkish Airlines with a transit connection at Istanbul are advised to carefully check their visas for travel to the destination Country and ensure that they are valid in all respects before starting their journey.
Please note that double/multiple entry Schengen visa is required if you are transiting through Istanbul/Turkey while travelling between destinations in the Schengen zone. Kindly also check with the airlines before your travel.
Advisory - Indian nationals visiting Istanbul on Turkish e-Visa
There have been instances of Indian nationals, who after arriving at Ataturk airport in Istanbul, have been denied entry by Turkish authorities and sent back by the next flight on the grounds that they did not fulfill the criteria for grant of an e-Visa for entry into Turkey.
Indian nationals who intend to visit Istanbul on the basis of a Turkish e-Visa are advised to carefully read and comply with the prerequisites and must ensure that they meet the criteria for obtaining an e-Visa for Turkey. One of the pre-requisites is that one should hold a valid supporting document. The prescribed supporting document can either be a valid visa from one of the Schengen Countries, USA, UK or Ireland; or a valid residence permit of one of the Schengen Countries, USA, UK or Ireland.
The supporting documents should be valid as on the date of entry into Turkey. Please note that e-Visas are not accepted as a supporting document.
The Turkish diplomatic Mission/Posts in India may be consulted if required, in regard to Turkish visas. It may be kept in mind that persons who are denied entry have to stay within the confines of the designated holding area at the airport till the next available flight back and are not allowed access to the airlines lounge or a hotel in the city or at the airport.