Frequently asked travel-related questions
  • How can I find out if I need a visa to enter Turkey?
    • Visa requirements change from time to time. We therefore recommend that when you are making your travel plans, check the current visa requirements on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Consular Services Website here: https://www.konsolosluk.gov.tr/
  • How do I get an eVisa?
    • Visit www.evisa.gov.tr and provide the requested information. You will then be asked to make online payment and download the eVisa. The whole process takes no more than 10 minutes.
  • What countries can apply for an eVisa?
    • Citizens of these countries are eligible to apply for e-Visa: Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Australia, Austria Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Greek Cypriot Administration, Grenada Haiti, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Jamaica, Kuwait, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, U.S.A, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom. Citizens of these countries are also eligible to apply for e-Visa under certain stricter conditions: Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, India, Iraq, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mexico, Republic of Congo, Republic of Moldova, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sao Torne and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Togo, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Please note that e-visa is only valid when the purpose of travel is tourism or commerce. Other purposes, such as work and study, require regular visa given by Embassies or Consulates.
  • I need a letter of invitation.
    • Please write to info@tgeif.org and we will process your request as soon as possible.
  • When should I book my airline ticket and accommodation?
    • It is recommended that you only book your ticket once you have received a formal letter acknowledging your place at the conference. Under no circumstances shall the organizers will not be responsible for airfare refunds or other expenses associated with travel or accommodation bookings.
  • What is your recommended travel insurance provider?
    • Insured Nomads is a well-respected travel insurance provider. Their website is https://www.insurednomads.com/