Is it safe to travel to Turkey now 2023?

By May 2023, we could confidently state that Turkey is back to being a relatively safe destination once again. About 40 million tourists have visited the country in 2019 and besides the global pandemic there hasn't been any major incident concerning the safety of her foreign visitors.



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Turkey - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution when traveling to Turkey due to terrorism and arbitrary detentions. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

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You need a visa to travel to Turkey. For tourism or commercial travel of up to 90 days within a 180 day period, obtain a Turkish visa from Turkish missions abroad or from the e-Visa application system prior to arrival.

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Is it safe to travel to Antalya? Yes — the Israel-Hamas conflict has not impacted the city. Earlier this year Antalya suffered from wildfires that started in the forested area of Kemer, a beach resort that's part of the Turkish Riviera. The fires have now been put out and it's considered a safe place to travel.

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Turkey - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution when traveling to Turkey due to terrorism and arbitrary detentions. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

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Their safety record is excellent and the service they provide, in every way, is outstanding.

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Although credit and debit cards are becoming more widely accepted in Turkey, especially in metropolitan areas like Istanbul and Ankara, cash remains the preferred method of payment in many places. This includes local markets, street food vendors, small shops, and some tourist attractions.

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