New Turkish Visa Requirements

I see this as a bad thing. I just transited through Istanbul, taking in TK's free tour of the city (not terribly wonderful), but it was super easy to get in line, pay the $20, and get the visa. Actually, there was no line when I got there! Took about a minute, IIRC.

I didn't have to submit this info in advance, I didn't put my cc info at risk by sending it online, I got a neat visa thingie in my passport, and I had the choice until the very last minute of whether I wanted to venture out into Istanbul for the tour.

(And yes, visa thingie is a technical term!)

Cool thanks. I didn't know they were transitioning. Just purchased my evisa for next week.

It's been postponed to the end of the year already.....

I guess no Visa is required for airport Transit, correct? thanks

@ bexho2000 -- Yep, that's correct.

I'm in Istanbul next month. What would you do Lucky: the e-visa online for $20 or just do it at the airport on arrival?

@ Michael -- Can't go wrong either way. I'd probably get it done in advance just so it's done, but if your plans might change then I'd wait till you arrive.

Saw this for thing for India

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/India-extends-visa-on-arrival-facility-to-180-countries/articleshow/29919007.cms

Good news!

Why would you voluntarily get a visa when you don't need it with an EU passport? Just to avoid showing 2 passports at check-in?

@ ptahcha -- I wouldn't get a visa for Turkey...

Is the change in April or November? The FT thread says november.

I've got a pre-deval TK J award JFK-IST in April

Just did the e-visa. It was super easy. You get a download link on completion. Took maybe four minutes total.

I have tried several times to pay for the e-visa online and I keep on getting an error message. Additionally I called the contact number and asked me to leave a message on the website which no one has responded. Any ideas.