VISA REGIME
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For holders of diplomatic and official passports: |
A visa is not required for stays of up to 90 days for a period of 6 months from the date of first entry. |
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For holders of national passports and other travel documents: |
A visa is not required for stays of up to 90 days for a period of 6 months from the date of first entry. |
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Visa is not required for the holder of an emergency travel document in transit. |
ENTRY REGIME FOR CITIZENS OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Citizens of the Republic of Serbia, over the age of 12, may enter Turkiye if they present one of the following documents:
· a certificate of completed vaccination with at least 2 doses of vaccine (1 dose if Jonson&Jonson), at least 14 days should pass from the second dose;
· a negative PCR test not older than 72 hours;
· a negative antigen test not older than 48 hours;
· a proof of recovery from Covid – 19 not older than 6 months counting from the 28th day after first positive test.
The passengers who are transiting are exempted from the above mentiond restricitons.
There is no more obligation of filling in the form for getting the HES code for entry and using the code while staying in country.
ENTERING AND LEAVING THE COUNTRY
Citizens of the Republic of Serbia do not need a visa to enter the Republic of Turkiye and stay for up to 90 days in a period of 6 months, counting from the day of the first entry. Citizens of the Republic of Serbia who wish to stay in the Republic of Turkiye for more than 90 days can apply for a visa through this website: www.visa.gov.tr.
Foreign citizens entering Turkiye are required to have a passport valid for at least 60 days after the expiration date of the visa or residence permit, or a visa-free stay (visa-free stay for Serbian citizens is 90 days for a period of 6 months), which means that the validity period of the travel document must be at least 150 days, i.e., 5 months from the date of entry into Turkey.
SOCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT
No social security agreement has been concluded.
USEFUL INFORMATION
HEALTH SITUATION — Sanitary conditions in Turkish hotel facilities are very good and can be compared to those in any other part of the developed world. The only warning refers to the quality of tap water, which is generally not satisfactory, and it is recommended that it be used exclusively for personal hygiene and other technical needs, and that only bottled water be used for drinking.
It is recommended to obtain travel health insurance before traveling.
SECURITY SITUATION — We advise all citizens of the Republic of Serbia traveling to the Republic of Türkiye to adhere to the security recommendations, to regularly follow media announcements regarding the security situation, as well as the recommendations of local authorities.
During the busy tourist season, which lasts from May to November, it is advised to be more cautious and avoid prolonged stay and spending time in public places and at tourist attractions where a large number of people are present, both in Istanbul and Ankara, and in other larger cities. It is necessary to pay special attention to the possible holding of demonstrations or protest rallies, and to avoid them, bearing in mind that they pose a security risk.
The southeastern zone affected by the earthquake in February 2023 is in the process of renovation and construction, and caution is advised when potentially staying in these provinces.
Precaution is also recommended in some provinces in the southeast of the country, especially in the zone where there are on-going actions of clearing terrorist elements related to the so-called Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), about which the public is regularly informed.
The situation along the border with Syria is generally stable, but there is occasional risk of cross-border action on the border with Iraq.
Even though the rate of street crime in Türkiye is relatively low, extra caution is needed when staying in tourist destinations (Istanbul ― Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Palace, streets around the Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar) and in larger coastal towns. Citizens are advised to carry copies of their passports and only the most necessary personal items, and that they safely store their documents and items of greater value in hotel safes.
If Serbian citizens become victims of crime, they should immediately inform the local police and the nearest diplomatic and consular mission of the Republic of Serbia.
Serbian citizens, arrested on the territory of the Republic of Türkiye, have the right to request that the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Ankara, i.e., the Consulate General of the Republic of Serbia in Istanbul be informed about it (specifically, travellers should know that insulting the Turkish state, the character and deeds of Ataturk, the government, the flag, or the security forces, is punishable by Turkish law, and especially when it comes to activities on social networks in this regard. Lack of invoices and certificates for purchased antiques can be grounds for deprivation of liberty and criminal prosecution).
OTHER INFORMATION — Time zone: GMT + 3 (one hour ahead compared to summertime / 2 hours ahead compared to wintertime in Serbia).
The national currency is the Turkish lira (TL). Leading foreign convertible currencies can be exchanged for the national currency in exchange offices and banks with developed networks, both in tourist places and in all cities.
Important telephone numbers:
• Call centre for foreigners 00 90 157,
• Fire brigade 110,
• Ambulance 112,
• Police 155,
• Gendarmerie 156,
• Coast Guard 158,
• Forest fires 177,
• Funeral Service 188,
• Tourist Info Centre 170,
• International telephone operator 115,
• Domestic telephone operator 131,
• Telephone Information Service 118.
Calls to emergency services are free of charge and services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (it is possible to reach emergency services through public payphones without the need for telephone cards).
Contact information:
For consular assistance and protection while in the Republic of Turkiye, you may contact:
• Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Ankara (address: YazanlarSokakNo. 1, P.K.28, 06691 Kavaklidere, Ankara, Turkiye), at the following number: 00 090 31 24 26 02 36 and e-mail address: embserank@gmail.com,
• Consulate General of the Republic of Serbia in Istanbul (address: SümbülSk. No: 2, LeventMah. Besiktas, 34330 Istanbul, Turkiye), at the following number: 00 090 21 22 13 52 29 and e-mail address: konzulat.istanbul@mfa.rs.