100917 – Turkey suspension of visa services to U.S. citizens
October 9, 2017
The government of Turkey announced the immediate suspension of visa services to U.S. citizens, effective October 8, 2017. According to the government’s announcement, this includes the issuance of physical “sticker” visas at border posts, and the online Turkish electronic visa (e-visa).
If planning to visit Turkey
- Contact your airline, and the nearest Turkish embassy for further clarification on individual cases.
- Reconfirm any scheduled appointments at relevant diplomatic facilities
- Monitor alerts from ISOS, Messages from the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Turkey, and Announcements from theTurkish Embassy in Washington, D.C.
If already in or passing through Turkey
- Based on statements from the Turkish government, there is no impact on US citizens currently in Turkey.
- In addition, US citizens can still transit an airport in Turkey, but should reconfirm itineraries with their airline as a precaution.
- Reconfirm any scheduled appointments at relevant diplomatic facilities.
- Contact the closest Embassy or Consulate of Turkey if you have questions regarding this regulation.
- Monitor alerts from ISOS, Messages from the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Turkey, Announcements from the Turkish Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Resources:
- Google News: U.S. – Turkey relations
- U.S. Embassy Ankara, Turkey: Message for U.S. Citizens: Government of Turkey Suspension of Visas to U.S. Citizens on October 8, 2.
- U.S. Embassy in Turkey: Ambassador John Bass’ Statement On The Suspension Of Visa Services In Turkey.
- Turkish Embassy in Washington D.C: Statement From The Turkish Mission To The United States.
- NAFSA: U.S. and Turkey Suspend Nonimmigrant Visa Services
- International SOS travel alert.
- International SOS. US and Turkey Visa Advisory.
The risk information in this report is retrieved from the listed sources. It provides general guidance for UT Dallas travelers. Please note the publication date of this post, and go to the direct sources listed above for the most up-to-date information. The information in this post may change without prior notice.
