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Living/Travelling in Turkey

The Embassy of Canada in Turkey also provides consular services to Canadians living and travelling in Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkmenistan.

The Consulate of Canada in Istanbul also offer limited consular services to Canadians living and traveling in the region.

Preparation is the key to successful travel. By doing your homework before you leave, you minimize the chances of something going wrong. Below you will find a broad range of information to help you prepare for a safe and enjoyable journey.

New Citizenship Rules

More information canbe found on the CIC website

New visa law goes into effect in Turkey on February 1, 2012

As of February 01, 2012 those Canadian nationals holding a 90-day visa will HAVE to leave Turkey for a period of 90 days before being allowed to come back. This effectively brings the number of times a person can obtain a 90-day visa to twice a year. (once every 180 days)

Those people who have to remain in Turkey longer than 90 days at a time will have to obtain a RESIDENCE PERMIT from the FOREIGN POLICE in the Province where they reside.

Please note that RESIDENCE PERMIT or a 90-day VISA does not allow a person to work. Turkish missions outside of Turkey are still the source to obtain a WORK PERMIT. 90-day visas will still be good for multiple entries.