26 Oct 2026
Flood — Türkiye
505.1 km — GDACS report in progress — UN / European Commission
Maximum Alerts / Türkiye
TürkiyeLevel 2/4
Level published by the State Department on 08.06.2026 · read 31 October 2026 · source checked daily
Türkiye — official level as of 31 October 2026: Level 2/4 ("Exercise Increased Caution"), from the U.S. Department of State. Maximum Insurance covers this country: hospital settled directly, unlimited repatriation, EUR 1.5M, certificate on payment.
Four official readings
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country
Level 2/4 — “Exercise Increased Caution”levels 1 and 2 are advice to be careful, not travel restrictions
FranceFrance Diplomatiesource ↗Added on top of the U.S. level, under its own rules: red or orange AREAS
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country+ red areas
our reading: some areas are classified red (formally advised against)
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country+ parts of the country
our reading: all travel advised against to parts of the country
source reviewed 19 October 2026Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country+ parts of the country
our reading: Switzerland’s FDFA advises against travel to certain regions
advice published 30.09.2026The four readings on record agree: no restriction on the whole country — France still flags red areas; the United Kingdom still flags parts of the country; Switzerland still flags parts of the country.Our comparison reading: 24 October 2026
How we read these four advisories
Every country has its own scale, so we ask them all the same question: is the whole country advised against?
An advisory covering only areas of the country does not raise the answer: it stays “No”, and the area is shown in the relevant column.
The level shown on this page — and across this site — is the one published by the U.S. State Department, from 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). France and the United Kingdom publish their own advisories, with their own rules: they add to that level, they do not replace it.
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Otherwise: reduced or refused reimbursement
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The verdict
No area exclusion at this level — but three written limits: deductible and prior approval, 90-day cap, advance under conditions.
Exact wording (official French text): « Des Voyages vers des pays où Votre gouvernement a conseillé de ne pas voyager » — general exclusion n° 11, applying to ALL travel covers.
Line by line
Territorial exclusion at this level
No territorial exclusion at this level — the clause targets countries your government advised against travelling to
Covered — the core of the Maximum contract
Medical expenses cap abroad
€2M — but 10% deductible (€150–500), insurer's prior approval, trip paid with the Card
EUR 1.5M emergency medical expenses
Hospital deposit before admission
Advance possible — prior approval required before care
Direct payment guarantee: the insurer settles the hospital
Trip duration covered
Maximum 90 consecutive days per trip
12 months, unlimited trips
Visa certificate (incl. Schengen)
Not provided
Official named certificate, issued on payment
Notices vary by bank and vintage — yours prevails. On the right: the Maximum contract (public documents).
Where to go, where not to
The country is not uniform: 9 regions advised against, fully or partly, by at least one official reading. Ankara is not one of them.
In brief
- Avoid all travel to within 10 km of the borders with Iraq and Syria due to the unpredictable security situation and the threat of terrorism.
- Avoid non-essential travel to the southeastern provinces of Hakkari and Sirnak due to the ongoing risk of cross-border terrorist activity.
- British nationals should avoid all travel to within 10 km of the border with Syria due to fighting and a heightened risk of terrorism.
- The FCDO cannot facilitate entry for British nationals into Turkey from Syria.
- French nationals are formally advised against traveling to the immediate vicinity of the borders with Syria and Iraq.
- French nationals should avoid travel to the Hatay, Kilis, Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Mardin, Diyarbakır, and Batman provinces unless for pressing reasons.
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Ankara is in no region these official readings advise against; check that it is not in one of the areas quoted below.The red dot on the map. Change the city at the top of the page to read the map from another point.
Advised against — all travel — areas, not drawn2
Global Affairs Canada — Avoid all travel to within 10 km of the borders with Iraq and Syria due to the unpredictable security…
Foreign Office — FCDO advises against all travel to within 10km of the border with Syria due to fighting and a heightened risk…
Advised against — all but essential travel9
Batman — the whole region (France Diplomatie)
Diyarbakır — the whole region (France Diplomatie)
Gaziantep — the whole region (France Diplomatie)
Hakkâri — Hakkari
Hatay — the whole region (France Diplomatie)
Kilis — the whole region (France Diplomatie)
Mardin — the whole region (France Diplomatie)
Şırnak — Sirnak
Şanlıurfa — the whole region (France Diplomatie)
Country-wide vigilance
the rest of the country, including Ankara
“(France Diplomatie)”: the level comes from its text, in French, quoted below region by region.
So:
the trip stays outside the advised-against regions. Any move into a red or orange region calls for a new, written decision. The areas quoted without a region (border, routes, localities) call for the same decision.
US08.06.2026
Level 2 of 4Exercise increased cautionFR23.03.2026
Red areas in the countrySome areas of the country are formally advised against.Your region (Ankara): not coveredGB27.10.2026
Some areas: no travelYour region (Ankara): not coveredCA28.10.2026
Exercise a high degree of caution2 regions covered.Your region (Ankara): not coveredCH30.09.2026
Some regions advised againstSwitzerland’s FDFA advises against travel to certain regions.The official text, region by region
Advised against — all but essential travel9 regions
BatmanFR
France Diplomatie (in French)
Les départements du Hatay, de Kilis, de Gaziantep, de Şanlıurfa, de Mardin, de Diyarbakır et de Batman sont déconseillés sauf raison impérative.
DiyarbakırFR
France Diplomatie (in French)
Les départements du Hatay, de Kilis, de Gaziantep, de Şanlıurfa, de Mardin, de Diyarbakır et de Batman sont déconseillés sauf raison impérative.
GaziantepFR
France Diplomatie (in French)
Les départements du Hatay, de Kilis, de Gaziantep, de Şanlıurfa, de Mardin, de Diyarbakır et de Batman sont déconseillés sauf raison impérative.
HakkâriCA
Global Affairs Canada
Hakkari
HatayFR
France Diplomatie (in French)
Les départements du Hatay, de Kilis, de Gaziantep, de Şanlıurfa, de Mardin, de Diyarbakır et de Batman sont déconseillés sauf raison impérative.
KilisFR
France Diplomatie (in French)
Les départements du Hatay, de Kilis, de Gaziantep, de Şanlıurfa, de Mardin, de Diyarbakır et de Batman sont déconseillés sauf raison impérative.
MardinFR
France Diplomatie (in French)
Les départements du Hatay, de Kilis, de Gaziantep, de Şanlıurfa, de Mardin, de Diyarbakır et de Batman sont déconseillés sauf raison impérative.
ŞırnakCA
Global Affairs Canada
Sirnak
ŞanlıurfaFR
France Diplomatie (in French)
Les départements du Hatay, de Kilis, de Gaziantep, de Şanlıurfa, de Mardin, de Diyarbakır et de Batman sont déconseillés sauf raison impérative.
Official passages not placed on the map4
Global Affairs Canada — Advised against — all travel
Avoid all travel to within 10 km of the borders with Iraq and Syria due to the unpredictable security situation and the threat of terrorism.
Foreign Office — Advised against — all travel
FCDO advises against all travel to within 10km of the border with Syria due to fighting and a heightened risk of terrorism. If you are in Syria, follow FCDO Travel Advice for Syria. The FCDO cannot facilitate entry for British nationals into Turkey from Syria.
France Diplomatie (in French) — Advised against — all travel
Compte tenu du contexte régional, les abords immédiats des frontières avec la Syrie et l’Irak sont formellement déconseillés.
France Diplomatie (in French) — Advised against — all travel
Frontière terrestre avec l’Iran — Compte tenu du conflit actuel entre l’Iran d’une part, et les États-Unis et Israël d’autre part, ainsi que des risques d’arrestation et de détention arbitraires de ressortissants français, il est formellement déconseillé de se rendre en Iran.
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Global Affairs Canada — Open Government Licence – Canada (28.10.2026) · Foreign Office — Open Government Licence v3.0 · France Diplomatie (23.03.2026) · Natural Earth
26 Oct 2026
Flood — Türkiye
GDACS report in progress — UN / European Commission
Last change: Updated information about regional tensions (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Turkey - Level 2: Exercise Increased CautionState Department ↗updated 08.06.2026 · read 31.10.2026
Updated 08.06.2026
Exercise increased caution Exercise increased caution in Türkiye due to terrorism , armed conflict , and arbitrary detentions . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Exercise caution in crowded public spaces including transportation hubs, markets, malls, government buildings, hotels, restaurants, clubs, places of worship, educational institutions, parks, airports, and major events.
Terrorism
There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Türkiye. Visit the U.S. Department of State’s country reports on terrorism to learn more.
- Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Türkiye.
- Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations.
- Be cautious in transportation hubs, markets, malls, and government buildings, as well as hotels, clubs, restaurants, religious sites, places of worship, and parks. Be careful in airports and at major events.
Arbitrary Detentions
- The Turkish government has detained and arrested individuals, including Americans, for alleged links to terrorist groups based on scant evidence and minimal due process.
- Americans have also been subject to exit bans that prevent them from departing Türkiye.
- Protests not approved by the Turkish government can lead to arrest, as can criticizing the government, including on social media.
Do not travel to the border region with Syria and Iraq due to risk of terrorism and armed conflict .
Nearest river dischargeOpen-Meteo ↗updated 31.10.2026 · read 31.10.2026
10-31 1.3 · 11-01 1.7 · 11-02 1.2 · 11-03 1.0 · 11-04 1.0 · 11-05 1.3 · 11-06 0.9 m³/s
Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
Where, exactly?
What the national level does not tell you
The level is national. Risk areas are in the state advisories below.
- U.S. State Department — the full advisory details the regions concerned and the reasons (crime, terrorism, kidnapping, civil unrest) (read the advisory)
- Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (United Kingdom) — the United Kingdom advises against all travel to PARTS of the country · reviewed 27 October 2026
Last announced change : « Updated information about regional tensions (‘Warnings and insurance’ page). » (read the advisory) - France Diplomatie — France classifies SOME AREAS of the country as red (travel formally advised against) — the advisory is geographic, check it for your exact destination (read the Security advisory)
1 event located on the map
- Flood — Türkiye — GDACS report in progress — UN / European Commission (source)
What happened, and where
Over 1 January 2026 → 30 June 2026, UCDP (Uppsala University) recorded 2 geolocated violent incidents in this country, for 2 documented deaths.
Most affected areas
Ankara province 1 · İstanbul province 1
Most recent incidents
- 23 June 2026 · Ankara province · Sazagasi village
ISIS Suspect Killed in Raid Ahead of Ankara NATO Summit;Turkey kills an alleged Islamic State member near Ankara two weeks before the NATO summit · 1 deathSource: Asharq Al-Awsat;CE NoticiasFinancieras · 24 June 2026 · security sources · UCDP #634295 ↗ - 7 April 2026 · İstanbul province · İstanbul town
THREE PEOPLE KILLED AT SHOOTING INCIDENT NEAR ISRAEL CONSULATE IN ISTANBUL, TURKISH NEWS CHANNEL CNN TURK SAYS;TWO POLICEMENT INJURED AT SHOOTING INCI · 1 death (range 1–3)Source: Reuters News;Reuters News;Reuters News;Reuters News;Reuters · 7 April 2026 · Crisis Watch, Turkish news, officials, police · UCDP #627852 ↗
Source: UCDP Georeferenced Event Dataset (Uppsala Conflict Data Program), file GEDEvent_v26_01_26_06.csv, CC BY 4.0 licence. We keep only incidents UCDP codes as "Clear" and whose location is precise enough to be placed — about 58% of the dataset. An incident may be revised, moved or withdrawn by UCDP in a later release: these figures describe a closed period, not a live situation.
Safety in figures
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people
Road traffic deaths per 100,000 people
Reading: The homicide rate is 5 times Switzerland's: violence is a real risk there, concentrated in the areas named by the official advisories. On the road, 3 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 30.10.2026
What we locate on the map are events in progress that have real coordinates: USGS earthquakes, GDACS disasters, NOAA storms and open NASA EONET events. Hover a dot for details, click to open it in this briefing.
I travel on a passportEach government writes for its own nationals. The advisory that counts for you — and for your policy's clauses — is your country's.
French passport — France Diplomatie
In brief
- Avoid all areas immediately adjacent to the Syrian and Iraqi borders, including districts such as Reyhanlı, Kırıkhan, Siirt, Şırnak and Hakkari, due to active conflict and possible movement restrictions. France Diplomatie
- Do not travel to the provinces of Hatay, Kilis, Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Mardin, Diyarbakır or Batman unless absolutely necessary; expect enhanced security checks and sudden access restrictions. France Diplomatie
- Register on the Fil d’Ariane app if staying in Turkey for less than six months; for stays over six months, register with the French residents’ registry abroad. France Diplomatie
- Carry either your French passport or national identity card at all times, but leave the other document in a secure location; avoid poorly lit areas and tourist hotspots after dark. France Diplomatie
- Download the AFAD Acil app to locate your nearest earthquake assembly point and follow local authority instructions during seismic events; Turkey remains highly seismic following the 6 February 2023 quakes. France Diplomatie
- Refrain from photographing military installations or personnel; avoid political gatherings and refrain from posting sensitive political content online to prevent entry bans or legal action under Turkey’s 2022 disinformation law. France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Some areas of the country are formally advised against.France Diplomatie ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 31.10.2026
Vigilance areas — France Diplomatie (in French) updated 23.03.2026official map ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 31.10.2026
Formally advised against — red
- Compte tenu du contexte régional, les abords immédiats des frontières avec la Syrie et l’Irak sont formellement déconseillés.
- Frontière terrestre avec l’Iran — Compte tenu du conflit actuel entre l’Iran d’une part, et les États-Unis et Israël d’autre part, ainsi que des risques d’arrestation et de détention arbitraires de ressortissants français, il est formellement déconseillé de se rendre en Iran.
Except for imperative reasons — orange
- Les départements du Hatay, de Kilis, de Gaziantep, de Şanlıurfa, de Mardin, de Diyarbakır et de Batman sont déconseillés sauf raison impérative.
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Zones de vigilance
Dernière actualisation le 23/03/2026, information toujours valable à la date du jour
Zones formellement déconseillées (rouge sur la carte)
Compte tenu du contexte régional, les abords immédiats des frontières avec la Syrie et l’Irak sont formellement déconseillés.
Des restrictions à la circulation sont possibles dans les districts frontaliers avec la Syrie et l’Irak (Reyhanli, Kirikhan, Siirt, Şırnak et Hakkari).
Zones déconseillées sauf raison impérative (orange sur la carte)
Les départements du Hatay, de Kilis, de Gaziantep, de Şanlıurfa, de Mardin, de Diyarbakır et de Batman sont déconseillés sauf raison impérative. Les préfectures de ces départements mettent régulièrement en place des contrôles renforcés sur les personnes et les véhicules et sont susceptibles sous court préavis de décider de restrictions d’accès à certaines zones.
Il convient de se renseigner attentivement sur la situation locale avant tout déplacement. En cas de déplacement dans ces zones pour raison impérative, l’ensemble des conseils des zones de vigilance renforcée s’appliquent avec une attention accentuée. Une escorte sécuritaire, organisée avec les autorités locales, est alors recommandée.
Zones de vigilance renforcée (jaune sur la carte)
Dans les zones figurant en jaune sur la carte, il est recommandé de faire preuve d’une vigilance renforcée. Il est conseillé d’éviter tout rassemblement de foule et de se conformer strictement et dans le calme aux consignes qui pourraient être données sur place par les autorités turques, en particulier dans les zones touristiques et les quartiers très fréquentés.
La frontière avec l’Arménie est fermée et les deux postes frontières d’Aryaka (province de Kars) et d’Alican (commune d’Egdir) ne fonctionnent plus depuis 1993.
Frontière terrestre avec l’Iran
Compte tenu du conflit actuel entre l’Iran d’une part, et les États-Unis et Israël d’autre part, ainsi que des risques d’arrestation et de détention arbitraires de ressortissants français, il est formellement déconseillé de se rendre en Iran. L’Iran met en œuvre une politique délibérée de prise d’otages occidentaux et cible des ressortissants français de passage qu’il accuse d’espionnage.
Vers la fiche Conseils aux voyageurs pour l’Iran .
Recommandations générales
Il convient de respecter les mesures de prudence inhérentes à tout séjour à l’étranger. Toutes les personnes se rendant en Turquie pour un séjour inférieur à 6 mois sont invitées à s’enregistrer sur l’application Fil d’Ariane .
Pour les personnes effectuant un séjour prolongé de plus de 6 mois en Turquie, il est fortement recommandé de demander son inscription au registre des Français résidents à l’étranger .
Il est recommandé de toujours avoir sur soi ses documents d’identité français. Si vous avez votre passeport et votre carte nationale d’identité, il vous est conseillé de ne sortir qu’avec l’un des documents et de laisser le second en lieu sûr.
Comme dans toutes les grandes villes, une vigilance accrue est recommandée dans les lieux touristiques, notamment à Istanbul, où des pickpockets sont susceptibles d’opérer. Il est donc conseillé de veiller à ses effets personnels. Il est également recommandé d’éviter les quartiers à risque, notamment le soir et la nuit.
La prudence est recommandée en cas d’abord par des inconnus : les intéressés peuvent avoir des intentions malhonnêtes et proposer des boissons ou des aliments pouvant contenir des tranquillisants.
Il est recommandé aux femmes d’être vigilantes, particulièrement dans les zones touristiques où des agressions sexuelles ont été rapportées (hôtels, boites de nuit).
Pour tout paiement par carte bancaire, il est recommandé de vérifier le montant prélevé avant de procéder au paiement sans contact. En cas de perte de carte bancaire, il est conseillé de faire immédiatement opposition.
Il est également recommandé de rester discret (éviter de parler fort dans une langue étrangère dans la rue, éviter de poster sa géolocalisation sur les réseaux sociaux).
Il est recommandé d’éviter les tenues trop découvertes pour…
Risques naturels
Séismes
La majeure partie du territoire turc se trouve dans une zone de forte activité sismique. Les tremblements de terre y sont fréquents. Les tremblements de terre qui ont eu lieu le 6 février 2023 dans le Sud-Est de la Turquie ont causé des pertes humaines considérables et des dégâts matériels importants. En cas de séjour dans le pays, consulter les conseils pour se préparer à l’éventualité d’un séisme ainsi que la conduite à tenir pendant et après le séisme.
En cas de séisme, il convient de garder son calme, de se mettre à l’abri pendant le temps des secousses, puis de sortir après les secousses (des points de regroupement sont prévus dans chaque quartier). Il convient de bien suivre les instructions données par les autorités locales et d’attendre les secours, si nécessaire. Il est rappelé que tout séisme important peut être suivi de plusieurs secousses secondaires.
Pour plus d’informations quant aux mesures à prendre, consulter :
- le site turc de la gestion des catastrophes naturelles et des urgences (site en turc et en anglais)
- les sites et les réseaux sociaux de l’ ambassade de France à Ankara ( X , Instagram et Facebook ) et du consulat général de France à Istanbul ( X , Instagram et Facebook ) sur la conduite à tenir en cas de séisme.
- Il est recommandé de télécharger sur son téléphone portable l’application AFAD Acil (qui permet de connaître votre point de regroupement le plus proche en cas de séisme) et de se renseigner à l’avance sur le point de regroupement le plus proche de son lieu d’hébergement.
Feux de forêt et inondations
Du fait du climat méditerranéen, les risques d’inondations (dans le Nord-Est du pays notamment) et de feux de forêt, notamment sur les côtes égéennes et méditerranéennes sont importants.
Risque terroriste
Le risque terroriste reste élevé sur l’ensemble du territoire, en raison notamment de la proximité immédiate avec des zones de conflit où sont présents des groupes terroristes (Syrie, Irak). Les intérêts et les ressortissants français en Turquie peuvent être également pris pour cible.
Les Français résidents ou de passage sont invités à faire preuve d’une vigilance renforcée lors de leurs déplacements, en particulier dans les lieux accueillant des événements publics et/ou des regroupements importants, les lieux de forte affluence, les quartiers touristiques ou les lieux de culte.
La Turquie a en effet connu une importante vague d’attentats entre 2015 et 2017. Récemment, plusieurs attentats sont survenus : le 7 avril 2026 une fusillade devant le consulat israélien, le 23 octobre 2024 un attentat contre le siège de Turkish Aerospace Industries à Ankara, le 6 février 2024 devant le principal tribunal d’Istanbul, le 28 janvier 2024 dans l’église de Santa Maria du quartier de Büyükdere à Sariyer, le 1er octobre 2023 devant le ministère turc de l’Intérieur à Ankara, et le 13 novembre 2022 sur l’avenue Istiklal à Istanbul.
Risques politiques
Manifestations
Il est formellement recommandé de se tenir à l’écart d’éventuels rassemblements et manifestations, en particulier de nature politique. Ceux-ci peuvent en effet être la cible d’attaques, ou d’affrontements entre manifestants et forces de l’ordre. Toute participation à un rassemblement de nature politique peut également conduire à des arrestations et à des détentions.
Prises de position de nature politique
Les prises de position sur des sujets de nature politique, en particulier sur les réseaux sociaux (partages de publication compris), même lorsqu’elles ont été émises depuis un pays tiers, peuvent donner lieu à des mesures d’interdiction d’entrée ou de sortie du territoire turc et dans certains cas à des procédures pénales. Une loi sur la désinformation a été adoptée en octobre 2022 et a contribué à renforcer la surveillance des réseaux sociaux. Il est en outre interdit en Turquie, sous peine de prison, d’insulter la Nation turque, le chef de l’État ou le drapeau turc.
Photographie de bâtiments militaires
Il est strictement interdit de photographier des installations militaires ou des bâtiments et sites devant lesquels stationnent des militaires ou des membres des forces de l’ordre.
Risques liés à des activités sportives
Plusieurs accidents mortels causés par des chutes de montgolfières conduisent à rappeler qu’il convient de vérifier que les mesures de sécurité adéquates ont été prises par l’organisateur, notamment en Cappadoce. Une vigilance particulière est également recommandée en cas d’utilisation de véhicules motorisés à des fins sportives (quads, buggies…) ou en cas de pratique de la plongée.
Full text of the Security pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 31.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland), in French
In brief
- Protests and clashes with security forces occur regularly, mainly in Istanbul and large cities; access to instant messaging and social networks may be partially restricted. DFAE
- Avoid travel to provinces Sirnak and Hakkari; exercise extreme caution in provinces bordering Syria and Iraq due to terrorism, kidnapping risks, and landmines. DFAE
- Carry your passport or ID at all times to prove identity during checks; follow local security instructions, avoid all demonstrations, and stay in contact with your tour operator. DFAE
- Do not purchase alcoholic drinks from street vendors or beaches; counterfeit alcohol containing toxic substances such as methanol has caused severe health risks. DFAE
- Use only officially registered taxis and exchange money exclusively in banks or licensed exchange offices; avoid carrying valuables and be cautious of harassment, especially against women. DFAE
- Renounce intercity road travel at night; check border crossing status before travel as closures can occur without notice due to disease outbreaks. DFAE
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
FDFA update note — Ces conseils pour les voyages ont été entièrement révisés. Toujours valable: Il est déconseillé de se rendre dans certains parties du pays. (published 30.09.2026)
General assessment
En raison de tensions politiques internes, des protestations et manifestations ont régulièrement lieu dans tout le pays, principalement à Istanbul et dans les grandes villes. Des affrontements entre manifestants et forces de sécurité ne sont pas exclus. L’accès aux services de messagerie instantanée et des réseaux sociaux pourrait être partiellement restreint. La situation au Proche et au Moyen-Orient reste tendue et l'évolution demeure incertaine. Les développements dans les pays voisins, la Syrie et l' Irak , où la situation reste instable et volatile, peuvent entraîner des répercussions à court terme sur la sécurité, en particulier dans les zones frontalières. Dans le sud-est et l'est du pays, les forces armées mènent régulièrement des opérations contre des groupes terroristes et insurgés. Les forces de sécurité peuvent à tout moment restreindre la liberté de mouvement et de réunion, ainsi qu’imposer des couvre-feux locaux à court terme. Malgré le renforcement des mesures de sécurité, le risque d’attentats terroristes persiste à tout moment dans tout le pays. Ces dernières années, une série d'attentats graves a eu lieu; la plupart se sont produits dans le sud-est, à Istanbul et à Ankara. Faites preuve de prudence, en particulier dans les lieux fréquentés, tels que:
- restaurants et centres commerciaux,
- institutions religieuses,
- manifestations sportives et culturelles,
- marchés et rassemblements publics,
- lieux de divertissement et établissements nocturnes.
Prenez également en considération la rubrique Terrorisme et enlèvements Portez toujours votre passeport ou votre carte d'identité sur vous afin de pouvoir prouver votre identité lors des contrôles. Suivez les instructions des forces de sécurité locales (zones interdites, couvre-feux etc.) et restez en contact avec votre tour-opérateur. Tenez-vous à l'écart des manifestations et des rassemblements de foule de tout genre et suivez les instructions des autorités locales. Avant et pendant votre voyage, informez-vous dans les médias, auprès de votre tour-opérateur ou des autorités locales sur l'évolution de la situation.
Specific regional risks
La description des zones à risques repose sur des données approximatives; les risques ne peuvent se restreindre à des zones délimitées. Les voyages dans les zones frontalières de la Syrie et de l’Irak sont déconseillés. Dans le nord de la Syrie, les combats entre différentes factions se poursuivent. Ceux-ci ont également des répercussions sur les régions turques limitrophes. Des attentats ont été perpétrés contre des cibles civiles. Les forces de sécurité ont mis en place de nombreux points de contrôle routiers et délimitent largement leurs zones d’opération avant toute intervention militaire. Le long de la frontière à l’est, le danger de mines terrestres persiste partiellement. Il est déconseillé de se rendre dans les provinces suivantes pour des voyages touristiques et tout autre voyage qui ne présente pas un caractère urgent: Sirnak, Hakkari. La plus grande prudence est recommandée pour tout voyage dans les provinces frontalières avec la Syrie et l'Irak. Informez-vous avant et pendant le voyage auprès des autorités locales sur la situation sécuritaire actuelle. Faites-vous accompagner d’une personne locale de confiance et conformez-vous aux instructions des autorités de sécurité (éviter les zones interdites, respecter les couvre-feux etc.). En raison de la situation sécuritaire tendue dans le nord de la Syrie, le risque d'enlèvement pourrait s'aggraver dans les provinces turques limitrophes. Voyagez uniquement de jour et évitez les déplacements sur les routes rurales. Avant et pendant votre voyage, informez-vous auprès des autorités et des forces de sécurité locales sur la situation sur place et sur les zones de sécurité militaire. Suivez les consignes des autorités locales (par ex. couvre-feux) et restez en contact avec votre tour-opérateur. Les randonnées sont déconseillées dans les zones militaires de sécurité et interdites, ainsi que dans les régions isolées ou proches de la frontière. Avant de partir en randonnée , renseignez-vous auprès des autorités locales sur la situation sécuritaire actuelle et les éventuelles restrictions d'accès.
Crime
À Istanbul notamment, on recense des vols à la tire ainsi que, de manière sporadique, des agressions et des vols avec violence. Une prudence particulière s'impose notamment dans les aéroports, les gares, les stations de métro, les rues commerçantes très fréquentées et les marchés en plein air. Des contrefaçons de boissons alcoolisées contenant des substances toxiques (notamment du méthanol) sont en circulation et représentent un risque élevé pour la santé . Évitez ces boissons si vous ne connaissez pas leur provenance. N'achetez des boissons alcoolisées que dans des magasins, bars ou restaurants dignes de confiance et évitez les boissons vendues par des marchands ambulants ou sur la plage. Il est recommandé d'observer notamment les mesures de précaution suivantes:
- faites preuve d’une prudence particulière dans les lieux fortement fréquentés.
- ne portez pas d’objets de valeur (montres, bijoux, etc.) sur vous et déposez-les dans le coffre-fort de l'hôtel.
- des cas de harcèlement sexuel à l’encontre des femmes sont signalés.
- soyez prudent face à des groupes de mendiants (en particulière des femmes accompagnées d’enfants).
- utilisez exclusivement des taxis officiellement enregistrés.
- changez de l'argent uniquement dans les établissements financiers officiels (banques et bureaux de change).
Natural hazards
Une grande partie de la Turquie se trouve dans une zone d ' activité sismique. Dans le bassin méditerranéen, il n’est pas exclu qu’un séisme ou une éruption volcanique provoque un tsunami qui atteigne toutes les zones côtières de la Méditerranée. De fortes pluies peuvent provoquer des inondations ainsi que des glissements de terrain et endommager les infrastructures. La circulation peut s’en trouver temporairement perturbée. Surtout en été, il existe un important risque d’incendies de forêt à de nombreux endroits. Observez également les informations des autorités locales et conformez à leurs instructions. AFAD Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency Si une catastrophe naturelle devait se produire durant votre séjour, prenez immédiatement contact avec vos proches et suivez les instructions des autorités turques. En cas d'interruption des communications avec l'étranger, mettez-vous en liaison avec le Consulat général de Suisse à Istanbul.
FDFA travel advice, in French, valid on 31.10.2026eda.admin.ch ↗updated 30.09.2026 · read 31.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
In brief
- British nationals must not travel within 10 km of the Turkey-Syria border due to fighting and terrorism risks; travel insurance may be invalidated if advice is disregarded. Foreign Office
- British nationals in the Middle East should monitor local media for sudden airspace closures and prepare for flight cancellations or travel disruptions; sign up to FCDO Travel Advice email alerts. Foreign Office
- Avoid areas near security or military facilities in Turkey; if advised to shelter, stay indoors in a room with few external walls or windows and do not touch drone or missile fragments. Foreign Office
- British nationals in Turkey must obtain permission from the local Governor’s Office to visit areas near the Iraq and Iran borders in Hakkari province; confirm permit requirements with travel agents. Foreign Office
- To climb Mount Ararat in Ağrı Province, British nationals must obtain permission and pay a fee from the Doğubayazıt government office; confirm permit requirements with travel agents. Foreign Office
- Avoid demonstrations in Istanbul and other Turkish cities, especially near Israeli diplomatic missions; local transport routes may be disrupted during protests. Foreign Office
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Regions covered by the Foreign Officegov.uk ↗updated 27.10.2026 · read 31.10.2026
Advise against all travel
- Turkey-Syria border — FCDO advises against all travel to within 10km of the border with Syria due to fighting and a heightened risk of terrorism. If you are in Syria, follow FCDO Travel Advice for Syria. The FCDO cannot facilitate entry for British nationals into Turkey from Syria. Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
Warnings — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 27.10.2026 · read 31.10.2026
Areas where FCDO advises against travel
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Turkey-Syria border
FCDO advises against all travel to within 10km of the border with Syria due to fighting and a heightened risk of terrorism. If you are in Syria, follow FCDO Travel Advice for Syria . The FCDO cannot facilitate entry for British nationals into Turkey from Syria.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel .
Support from the UK government
While 24-hour consular assistance is available by phone or online, in-person consular support is severely limited in areas where we advise against travel.
Regional tensions
The context in the Middle East remains deeply unpredictable and the risk of sudden escalation is high. Since conflict began in early 2026, Iran has stated its intention to target locations associated with the US and Israel, including, but not limited to, organisations, businesses, facilities, and institutions. There have been strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran and others across the region against civilian and US military infrastructure.
British nationals in, or planning to travel through, the Middle East should be prepared for possible flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions. You should:
- read If you’re affected by a crisis abroad - GOV.UK . This includes guidance on “how to prepare for a crisis” with suggestions on what you might include in your emergency supplies and “what to do in a crisis”
- sign up to FCDO Travel Advice email alerts
- follow advice from the local authorities
- monitor local and international media for the latest information, including updates relating to airports and airspace which could close at short notice
- stay away from areas around security or military facilities
- keep your departure plans under review, and ensure your travel documents are up to date
- if advised to take shelter, stay indoors or find the nearest safe building or designated shelter. An interior stairwell or a room with as few external walls or windows as possible may provide additional protection. The greatest risk is from falling debris caused by intercepts, and you are safest inside a secure structure. Do not approach or touch any drone or missile fragments or unusual objects
Regional risks — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 27.10.2026 · read 31.10.2026
Regional risks — Foreign Office
This section has safety advice for regions of Turkey. It only covers regions where FCDO has specific advice.
You should also read FCDO ’s overall travel advice .
Turkey-Syria border
FCDO advises against all travel within 10km of the Turkey-Syria border.
Fighting in Syria continues in areas close to the Turkish border and there is a heightened risk of terrorism in the region. See Terrorism .
Due to the ongoing conflict in Syria, roads in Hatay Province leading towards the border may be closed at short notice.
Hakkari province, south-east Turkey
In Hakkari province you must get permission from the local Governor’s Office to visit areas near the border with Iraq and Iran. If visiting with a travel agent or tour group, confirm with them whether you need an individual permit. Keep up to date with local media and follow the advice of the local authorities.
Mount Ararat, eastern Turkey
Mount Ararat, in Ağrı Province, is a special military zone. You must have permission from the Doğubayazıt government office and pay a fee. If visiting with a travel agent or tour group, confirm with them whether you need an individual permit.
Take extra care if you’re travelling to this area. Keep up to date with local media and follow the advice of the local authorities.
Safety — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 27.10.2026 · read 31.10.2026
Safety — Foreign Office
This guide also has safety advice for regions of Turkey .
Terrorism
There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad .
Terrorism in Turkey
Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Turkey.
Most terrorist attacks have occurred in southeast Turkey, Ankara and Istanbul. You should remain aware of your surroundings, keep up to date with local media reports and follow the advice of local authorities.
See Regional risks for details about the areas in south-east Turkey where FCDO advises against travel.
There have been several attacks involving knives, firearms and explosives. Attacks could be indiscriminate including in places visited by foreign nationals, such as:
- public buildings
- places of worship
- airports
- large public gatherings, including major events, public holidays, religious occasions
Examples of recent attacks include:
- in April 2026, two police officers were injured after three gunmen opened fire near a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul
- in September 2025, three police officers were killed and three people injured in an attack on a police station by a lone gunman in Izmir
- in October 2024, five people were killed and 22 injured in an attack on the Turkish Aerospace Industries’ facility in Kahramankazan, 40km northwest of central Ankara
- in February 2024, one person was killed in an armed attack on the Çağlayan courthouse in Istanbul by the terrorist group DHKP/C
- in January 2024, one person was killed by two gunmen in the Santa Maria Catholic Church in Sariyer, in an attack claimed by Daesh
- in 2022, six people were killed in an explosion in central Istanbul
Extremist groups based in Syria, including Daesh and Al-Qaeda linked groups, have the capacity to carry out attacks in Turkey. Daesh has previously targeted border crossings and nearby locations on the Syrian side of the border.
Political situation
Regular demonstrations and protests are currently taking place in Istanbul and other cities across Turkey. Demonstrations may become violent. The police response has included use of tear gas and water cannons.
Events in Israel and Palestine have led to heightened tensions in the region and in locations across Turkey. Demonstrations continue to occur outside diplomatic missions connected to the conflict in major cities, particularly Israeli diplomatic missions in Ankara and Istanbul.
Avoid all demonstrations and leave the area if one develops. Local transport routes may be disrupted.
Protecting yourself and your belongings
Street robbery and pickpocketing are common in the major tourist areas of Istanbul. Be aware of your personal belongings and make sure they are always secure.
Counterfeit banknotes
Banks and money exchanges may not accept 50 or 100 US dollar bills, due to a reported surge in counterfeit banknotes of these denominations in Turkey. You should not accept these banknotes where possible.
Drink and food spiking
Be wary of strangers approaching you to change money, or to take you to a restaurant or nightclub. If strangers offer you food and drink these could be spiked. Buy your own drinks and always keep sight of them.
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American passport — U.S. Department of State
In brief
- U.S. citizens should exercise increased caution in Turkey due to terrorism, armed conflict and arbitrary detentions, and read the full Travel Advisory before travel. State Department
- Avoid the border region with Syria and Iraq entirely because of terrorism and armed conflict risks. State Department
- The Turkish government has detained Americans for alleged terrorist links with minimal evidence and imposed exit bans preventing departure from Turkey. State Department
- Unauthorised protests and criticism of the government, including on social media, can lead to arrest in Turkey. State Department
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Turkey - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution 2026-06-08travel.state.gov ↗updated 08.06.2026 · read 31.10.2026
Advisory summary
Exercise increased caution Exercise increased caution in Türkiye due to terrorism , armed conflict , and arbitrary detentions . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Exercise caution in crowded public spaces including transportation hubs, markets, malls, government buildings, hotels, restaurants, clubs, places of worship, educational institutions, parks, airports, and major events.
Terrorism
There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Türkiye. Visit the U.S. Department of State’s country reports on terrorism to learn more.
- Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Türkiye.
- Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations.
- Be cautious in transportation hubs, markets, malls, and government buildings, as well as hotels, clubs, restaurants, religious sites, places of worship, and parks. Be careful in airports and at major events.
Arbitrary Detentions
- The Turkish government has detained and arrested individuals, including Americans, for alleged links to terrorist groups based on scant evidence and minimal due process.
- Americans have also been subject to exit bans that prevent them from departing Türkiye.
- Protests not approved by the Turkish government can lead to arrest, as can criticizing the government, including on social media.
Do not travel to the border region with Syria and Iraq due to risk of terrorism and armed conflict .
Global Affairs Canada — additional reading
Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Borders with Iraq and Syria - Avoid all travel
Avoid all travel to within 10 km of the borders with Iraq and Syria due to the unpredictable security situation and the threat of terrorism.
- Borders with Iraq and Syria — Avoid all travel to within 10 km of the borders with Iraq and Syria due to the unpredictable security situation and the threat of terrorism.
Southeastern provinces - Avoid non-essential travel
Avoid non-essential travel to the following southeastern provinces due to the ongoing risk of cross-border terrorist activity:
- Hakkari
- Sirnak
Open Government Licence – Canada · October 28, 2026 08:21 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 28.10.2026 · read 30.10.2026
In brief
- Penalties for possessing, using or trafficking illegal drugs, including cannabis, range from 4 to 24 years in prison and heavy fines. This applies even during transit through Turkish airports. Foreign Office
- It is illegal to insult the Turkish nation, national flag, President, or founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Offences are punishable by a prison sentence of between 6 months and 3 years, including for online comments or images posted abroad. Foreign Office
- Do not photograph military or official installations, security forces, or public demonstrations. Cameras may be confiscated, and you must ask for permission before photographing people. Global Affairs Canada
- Turkish antiquities and cultural artifacts cannot be exported without an official museum export certificate from the Turkish customs office. Buying or exporting such items illegally can result in fines and prison sentences of 5 to 12 years. Foreign Office
- Foreign cell phones must be registered with local authorities within 120 days of arrival; otherwise, they will be restricted from connecting to local networks. Global Affairs Canada
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Global Affairs Canada — written for Canadian travellers, valid for all
Local laws
You must abide by local laws. Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad.
Identification
Local authorities may request to see your identification at any time. If you fail to present valid documents upon request, you could face:
- fines
- arrest
- detention
- deportation
- an entry ban for future travel into Türkiye
During your stay:
- always carry valid identification (you must have the original, not only photocopies or digital versions)
- keep a digital copy of your identification and travel documents in case they are seized or lost
- follow the instructions of the authorities requesting the documents
If you are temporarily in Türkiye and carry more than one passport, you should carry the one that contains your entry stamp and valid visa. If you reside in Türkiye, you should carry your Turkish resident identification (Kimlik and/or Ikamet). Hotels are legally required to register foreign guests with the local police or gendarmerie. Your passport will be required at check-in.
Drugs
The use of illegal drugs is prohibited, including during transit. Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs, such as cannabis, are severe. Convicted offenders can expect lengthy jail sentences and heavy fines. Drugs, alcohol and travel
Lèse-majesté
It is illegal to denigrate, desecrate or insult the:
- name or image of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Türkiye
- president of the Republic of Türkiye
- Turkish flag and national anthem
- Turkish currency
- Turkish government, state organs and institutions and its judicial bodies
- police and military
Religious proselytism
Although religious proselytizing is not illegal, certain missionary activities could risk being interpreted as crimes defined under the Penal Code, such as blasphemy, insulting religious values, incitement against religion and disrupting public order. This may result in detention, fines and/or deportation.
Online activities and political discussions
Turkish authorities have detained and prosecuted people over public or published statements criticizing or protesting the government, state officials, the president and military operations. The same risk can apply to online activities, including what someone posts, shares or likes on social media. It can also include social media activity that took place in the past and outside Türkiye.
Photography
It is forbidden to photograph military or official installations. Avoid photographing public demonstrations, police officers or security forces. Cameras may be confiscated. Do not photograph people without their permission.
Exports
Turkish antiquities and other cultural artifacts that are considered of historical value or of national importance cannot be exported. Seek advice from the Turkish customs office if you want to export them. If the item can be exported, you will need a sales receipt and the official museum export certificate issued by the Turkish customs office.
Telecommunications
Access to some e-SIM services is restricted in Türkiye. Foreign cell phones must be registered with local authorities within 120 days. Otherwise, they will be restricted from connecting to local networks.
Persons with disabilities
Expect accessibility to be limited in transportation, lodging and general infrastructure.
International Child Abduction
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. The convention applies between Canada and Türkiye. If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Türkiye, and if the applicable conditions are met, you may apply for the return of your child to the Turkish court. If you are in this situation:
- act as quickly as you can
- contact the Central Authority for your province or territory of residence for information on starting an application under The Hague Convention
- consult a lawyer in Canada and in Türkiye to explore all the legal options for the return of your child
- report the situation to the nearest Canadian government office abroad or to the Vulnerable Children's Consular Unit at Global Affairs Canada by calling the Emergency Watch and Response Centre
If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies. Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country's judicial affairs.
Driving
You should carry an international driving permit. For stays longer than 180 days, you must obtain a Turkish driver’s licence from the Turkish Security Directorate. You can bring a vehicle into Türkiye for up to 6 months with the proper documentation.
Driving laws
Penalties for drinking and driving include fines and a 6-month confiscation of your driver’s licence. Using a cell phone while driving is illegal and can lead to a fine. It is illegal to ride motorcycles and mopeds without wearing a helmet. Failure to wear one can result in a severe fine.
Dress and behaviour
Islamic practices and beliefs are closely adhered to in many parts of the country. In all places of worship, women must cover their heads with a scarf and all visitors must cover their arms and legs. Respect religious and social traditions to avoid offending local sensitivities.
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Foreign Office — laws and cultural differences
E-sims
Access to some e-sim services is restricted in Turkey. Check with your provider before travelling.
Ramadan
Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims in Turkey. The next Ramadan will likely begin between early February and early March in 2027 and will last for 29 or 30 days. Get more advice when you arrive from your tour guide, hotel or business contacts. During this time, it may cause offence if you:
- eat, drink, smoke or chew gum in public in the daytime, including in your car
- play loud music or dance
- swear in public
You should also:
- check opening hours of shops and restaurants
- be aware that if hotels and restaurants are providing food or drink in fasting hours, they may separate you from Islamic guests, for example with screens
- follow local dress codes – clothing that does not meet local dress codes may cause more offence at this time
- be aware that driving may be erratic, particularly when people are trying to get home at dusk
- be patient and show tolerance – fasting can cause tiredness, particularly during the late afternoon and early evening
Personal ID
It is illegal not to carry some form of photographic ID in Turkey. Always carry your passport or residence permit. In some busy areas, especially Istanbul, the authorities may stop people for ID checks. There are also several police checkpoints on main roads across Turkey. Cooperate with officials conducting checks.
Children and accommodation
There are some reports of hotels refusing to check-in children aged 17 and under who are not accompanied by a parent or guardian, unless written parental consent has been provided (and in some cases notarised). Check with your accommodation provider in advance.
Dress code
Dress modestly if you’re visiting a mosque or a religious shrine to avoid causing offence.
Personal injury claims
There are reports of tourists being encouraged to submit a claim for personal injury if they have experienced gastric illness in Turkey. Find out what you can do if you have suffered a personal injury on the Citizens Advice website. Only make a claim if you have genuinely suffered from injury or illness. If you make a false or fraudulent claim, you may face legal proceedings in the UK or Turkey.
Smoking bans
Smoking is illegal on public transport and in all indoor workplaces and public places. Smoking is restricted in some outdoor areas where cultural, artistic, sports or entertainment activities are held.
Illegal drugs
Illegal drugs, including cannabis, carry severe penalties. You should expect a long prison sentence of 4 to 24 years and heavy fines for possessing, using or smuggling illegal drugs, including when transiting through airports. Airports in Turkey have excellent technology and security for detecting illegal items. This is also used to scan the baggage of transiting passengers.
Stray dogs
Most towns and cities have stray dogs. Packs congregate in parks and wastelands and can be aggressive. Take care and do not approach stray dogs. If you’re bitten, get medical advice immediately. Rabies and other animal borne diseases are present in Turkey.
Sale of antiquities
Buying or exporting antiquities is illegal. You could be fined and receive a prison sentence of 5 to 12 years. Some historical items found at local markets and in antique shops can be sold within Turkey but are illegal to export. Confirm the status of antique items before you buy them.
Using cameras
Do not take photographs of or near military or official installations. Ask for permission before photographing people.
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Turkey. However, some parts of the country are socially conservative and public displays of affection may attract unwanted attention. Same-sex relationships are not legally recognised. Since 2015, authorities have banned or dispersed Pride events. Anti-LGBT+ statements by senior public figures have increased in recent years, and restrictions on LGBT+ organisations have increased. Turkish authorities have carried out operations against LGBT+ organisations and activists across the country. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Comments about the nation and flag
It is illegal to insult the Turkish nation or the national flag. Insulting the President or the founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, is also a criminal offence. These laws can apply to comments or images online no matter where you were or when you posted them. Defacing Turkish banknotes is also illegal. Offences under these laws are punishable by a prison sentence of between 6 months and 3 years.
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FDFA (Switzerland) — laws and customs, in French
Specific legal provisions
Sont notamment punissables:
- l’exportation de biens culturels de toute nature, même de faible valeur (antiquités, monnaies et objets anciens, fossiles, pierres sculptées, etc.); les infractions sont passibles de peines de d’emprisonnement de plusieurs années.
- les déclarations ou actes portant atteinte à l’unité de l’Etat ou faisant injure ou dénigrant l’Etat, ses institutions, ses hauts représentants ou ses symboles de quelque manière que ce soit. Des propos critiques à l’égard du gouvernement sur internet ou sur les réseaux sociaux peuvent également partie des infractions punissables.
- la diffusion d'informations qui, selon la jurisprudence turque, sont fausses ou ont pour but de troubler la sécurité et l'ordre public (loi sur la désinformation). Les remarques critiques au sujet du gouvernement publiées sur Internet ou les réseaux sociaux font également partie des infractions punissables; des peines d'emprisonnement peuvent être prononcées.
- la dégradation du drapeau ou des billets de banque turcs.
- soutenir de quelque manière que ce soit une organisation interdite en Turquie, même si ce soutien est apporté dans un autre pays.
- photographier des forces de sécurité, des installations militaires ou des zones de sécurité militaires.
Les infractions à la loi sur les stupéfiants , y compris la détention de minimes quantités de drogue quelle qu'elle soit, sont passibles de lourdes peines de prison. Les conducteurs/conductrices impliqués dans un accident de la circulation ayant fait des blessés ou des victimes ne sont pas autorisés, en cas de doute, à quitter le pays pendant l'enquête/le procès. Dans le cadre d'autres procédures pénales , les autorités juridiques peuvent, dans certaines circonstances, imposer aux personnes impliquées des interdictions de sortie du territoire de longue durée, jusqu'à ce que l'affaire soit close. Les autorités turques considèrent les personnes binationaux turco-suisses exclusivement comme des ressortissants turcs et n'autorisent en principe pas la Suisse à leur accorder une protection consulaire.
Cultural specificities
En dehors des plages touristiques, il est recommandé d'adapter son comportement et sa tenue vestimentaire aux coutumes locales. Renseignez-vous sur les codes de conduite et les dispositions précises. Pendant le mois de jeûne du ramadan et dans les lieux de culte, des règles et prescriptions particulières doivent être respectées. Les relations entre personnes du même sexe et la transsexualité ne sont pas tolérées dans toutes les régions du pays. Manifester de l'affection en public peut attirer une attention indésirable. Les personnes en voyage LGBTQ+ peuvent être victimes d'agressions et d’actes de discrimination. Renseignez-vous à l'avance sur les recommandations en vigueur.
FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 30.09.2026 · read 31.10.2026
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Reading 10:00 (Europe/Istanbul)Open-Meteo ↗updated 31.10.2026 · read 31.10.2026
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Physicians per 1,000 people
Hospital beds per 1,000 people
Health spending per person (USD)
Life expectancy (years)
Reading: With 2.2 physicians per 1,000 people (51% fewer than Switzerland), the nearest hospital does not always have the capacity for a serious case: evacuation to an adequate centre is the rule, not the exception — that is what unlimited evacuation and repatriation cover. Health spending of 548 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
World Bank — latest published value, year per indicatordata.worldbank.org ↗read 30.10.2026
What is happening in Türkiye right now
Live alerts and level changes, each with its official source. Continuously updated.
What governments have just written
Depuis le mercredi 14 octobre, la région d’Istanbul est frappée par de fortes précipitations, qui ont causé des inondations dans plusieurs quartiers. Ces fortes pluies devraient reprendre vendredi 16 au soir et samedi 17 octobre. Il est recommandé de faire preuve de prudence, et d’éviter de se déplacer, sauf nécessité. Il est important de bien suivre les consignes données par les autorités locales, notamment le gouvernorat d’Istanbul. En cas d’urgence, appeler le 112.
France Diplomatie (in French) · posted 14 October 2026 · updated 16 October 2026diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 31.10.2026La ville d’Antalya accueillera du 9 au 20 novembre 2026 le sommet de la COP31. De nombreuses délégations venues du monde entier seront présentes à cette période, ce qui pourrait entrainer la mise en place de dispositifs de sécurité importants, affecter les déplacements vers et autour d’Antalya et limiter l’offre hôtelière.
France Diplomatie (in French) · posted 13 October 2026diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 31.10.2026Des incendies sont en cours dans plusieurs localités du sud et de l’ouest de la Turquie. Il est fortement recommandé de se tenir informé de l’évolution de la situation (via la radio, les réseaux sociaux des autorités locales ou la télévision) et à de respecter les consignes des autorités locales et des services de secours. Pour plus d’informations quant aux mesures à prendre, consulter le site turc de la gestion des catastrophes naturelles et des urgences (site en turc et en…
France Diplomatie (in French) · posted 30 July 2026diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 31.10.2026Le ministère turc de la Défense a annoncé le 4 mars 2026 l’interception et la destruction d’un missile balistique iranien à proximité de la province du Hatay, au Sud-Est de la Turquie. En raison du risque d’escalade militaire régionale, il est fortement conseillé aux Français présents en Turquie de bien suivre les consignes diffusées par les autorités locales.
France Diplomatie (in French) · posted 5 March 2026diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 31.10.2026The Need help? section was updated.
October 28, 2026 08:21 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 28.10.2026 · read 30.10.2026No level change recorded for this country since the log opened. The live alerts above are updated continuously.
Frequently asked questions — travel insurance Türkiye
24/7 support number — +41 22 ••• •• ••An adviser goes through each question with you until you have an actionable answer: cover, hospital, entry rules, claims. Full number in your client area. You can also ask Maximum directly, just below these questions.
What is the official risk level in Türkiye today?
Level 2/4 — Exercise Increased Caution, U.S. Department of State, retrieved on 31 October 2026.
- Is the whole country advised against? United States: no · France: no · United Kingdom: no · Switzerland: no (reading of 24 October 2026).
- Switzerland’s FDFA advises against travel to certain regions (published 30.09.2026).
- Contractually, only an FDFA, FOPH or WHO advisory against the trip opens Module A (art. 18.1) — that is not the case today.
- International medical cover, 24/7 number saved, and a read of the areas named under Safety & risks before booking the itinerary.
- We check these sources every morning and e-mail you the day one changes (Alerts button).
Sourcestravel.state.gov · updated 08.06 · read 31.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 31.10DFAE · updated 30.09 · read 31.10207-country comparison
Is the whole of Türkiye advised against, or only some areas?
An area advised against does not rule out the country.
- Official answers: United States: no · France: no · United Kingdom: no · Switzerland: no.
- Foreign Office, regional risks: “This section has safety advice for regions of Turkey. It only covers regions where FCDO has specific advice. You should also read FCDO ’s overall travel advice . Turkey-Syria border FCDO advises against all travel within 10km of the Turkey-Syria border.…”
- Keep your country of residence's advisory on booking day and on departure day: that is what your policy's clauses cite.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 31.10Foreign Office · updated 27.10 · read 31.10State Department · updated 08.06 · read 31.10
What are the entry requirements for Türkiye with my passport?
The rules depend on the passport, not on the destination alone.
- French passport (France Diplomatie): French nationals may enter Turkey for up to 90 days within any 180-day period without a visa, provided they hold a valid national ID card or a passport valid for at least 150 days beyond the date of entry into Turkey. Minors traveling without one parent must carry a valid passport or national ID card with at least 150 days validity beyond entry, plus a travel authorization form signed by the parent(s) and, for school trips, a certificate from the school head. Dual French-Turkish nationals must use a valid French travel document (passport or national ID card) to re-enter France; otherwise, they may be required to remain in Turkey until a new document is issued by the French consulates in Ankara or Istanbul.
- British passport (Foreign Office): British citizens crossing from Iran into Turkey by land must request facilitation from the British Embassy in Ankara via the FCDO before travel, providing personal details and intended border point. British nationals may enter Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period, but must hold a passport valid for at least 150 days after arrival and at least one blank page. If living in Turkey, British citizens must have a passport valid for six months from the date of arrival.
- American passport: the requirements are on the State Department country page (travel.state.gov).
- Swiss passport: the FDFA refers you to the destination's embassy in Switzerland.
- Pick your passport at the top of Before you go › Entry: the official text that concerns you comes first, with its “In brief” summary.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 31.10Foreign Office · updated 27.10 · read 31.10State Department · updated 08.06 · read 31.10
Do I need an insurance certificate for a Türkiye visa?
For a Schengen visa, yes: at least €30,000 of travel medical insurance (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, art. 15).
- Many other countries ask for it on entry or for a visa, case by case: check Before you go › Entry, with your passport.
- Subscribe: the named certificate arrives by e-mail on payment, with your name, dates and limits (EUR 1.5M medical expenses, unlimited evacuation and repatriation) — the ones consulates check.
- Attach it to the visa file; if in doubt about the format, write to us.
SourcesRegulation (EC) 810/2009, art. 15General conditions, policy 20 00 479
What does Maximum Insurance do in Türkiye, concretely?
VIP Pack — €990 for twelve months, unlimited trips.
- EUR 1.5M emergency medical expenses, unlimited medical evacuation and repatriation, search and rescue USD 50,000, cancellation or change USD 5,000.
- One 24/7 number, +41 22 ••• •• ••: Maximum sends its direct payment guarantee to the hospital (art. 2.12).
- Network of 45,000 providers (art. 6.9); evacuation is decided, organised and paid by Maximum's medical team if the local facility is not enough (art. 6.2.2).
- Around Ankara, the nearest hospital read from OpenStreetMap: Ankara Hastane Acil Girişi · 1.3 km · 24/7 emergency room.
- Named certificate by e-mail on payment, no medical questionnaire.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479OpenStreetMap · read 31.10
What should I do if hospitalised in Türkiye?
Six steps, in this order.
- 1. Call +41 22 ••• •• •• before paying anything, or have the front desk call: it is the condition for full cover (otherwise: reduced or refused benefits).
- 2. Ask for a hospital in the Maximum network (art. 6.9) — the nearest: Ankara Hastane Acil Girişi · 1.3 km · 24/7 emergency room.
- 3. See a doctor the same day and leave with the certificate: without an on-the-spot finding, nothing is covered (art. 33).
- 4. Admitted for more than 24 h? The front desk calls Maximum: direct payment guarantee, no deposit (art. 2.12).
- 5. Book no ambulance or flight yourself (art. 6.2.2).
- 6. Once home, file within 30 days (art. 35.7).
- Local emergency services: police 112 · fire 177.
SourcesSpecial conditions 01.26General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Which emergency numbers in Türkiye?
Local emergency services: police 112 · fire 177
- Maximum, 24/7, before any payment: +41 22 ••• •• ••.
- France — Ambassade de France (2.0 km) · +90 312 455 45 45
- Switzerland — Ambassade de Suisse (2.6 km) · +90 312 457 31 00
- United Kingdom — Ambassade du Royaume-Uni (3.5 km) · +90 312 455 33 44
- United States — Résidence de l'Ambassadeur US (3.2 km)
- Save these numbers before leaving; in immediate danger, call local emergency services first, then Maximum.
SourcesEmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · read 22.10OpenStreetMap · read 31.10
Is an Amex, Visa or Mastercard enough in Türkiye?
At today's level 2/4, card by card:
- Amex Platinum — No area exclusion at this level — but three written limits: deductible and prior approval, 90-day cap, advance under conditions.
- Visa — No express area exclusion — but a €156,000 cap, 90 days, and the war/instability exclusion in the background.
- Mastercard — No exclusion in play at this level — but a €155,000 cap and 90 covered days.
- Three lines to read in your notice: the duration (often 90 days per trip), the settlement (reimbursement afterwards or direct payment of the hospital) and the area exclusion at level 4/4.
SourcesAmex Platinum France T&Cs, 01.2025 — general exclusion n° 11BNP Paribas Visa Infinite notice (policy PT7), 04.2025 — comFortuneo World Elite Mastercard notice, 01.2026 — art. 5.5 '
Are a health plan or a travel policy enough in Türkiye?
A health plan reimburses at home; here, the hospital asks for a payment guarantee before admission.
- Health plan — A health plan treats you at home. Here the hospital asks for a guarantee before admission — not a later reimbursement.
- Travel policy — No area exclusion at this level — compare cap, deductible and covered duration.
- A travel policy often has a territorial clause at level 4/4 and a 90-day limit per trip.
- Have your IPID number or the PDF of the terms and ask an expert to call you back: the answer is in the document, not in the brochure.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
How do I use the medical network on this page?
Around Ankara: 80 hospitals and clinics, 62 with a 24/7 emergency room, 40 pharmacies, 18 doctors' practices (OpenStreetMap, hospital list read on 25.10.2026).
- Type your city, hotel or beach: the map re-centres, 24/7 emergency rooms come first.
- Each row gives the phone when the source publishes it, the nearest street, directions and the Google Maps listing.
- The PDF briefing repeats the same places, numbered on a printable map.
- No customer reviews: OpenStreetMap has none, and we invent none.
Which vaccines and health precautions for Türkiye?
The sourced detail is under Medical network › Health: vaccines, diseases present, altitude, outbreaks.
- See a doctor or a travel clinic 8 weeks before departure (Foreign Office).
- Carry your medicines in their packaging, with a prescription using international non-proprietary names (France Diplomatie).
SourcesCDC Travelers' HealthFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 31.10OMS · read 31.10Foreign Office · updated 27.10 · read 31.10
Can I be treated in Türkiye, or will I be evacuated?
2.2 physicians per 1,000 people (2022) versus 4.5 in Switzerland.
- 3.0 hospital beds per 1,000 people versus 4.4 in Switzerland (World Bank).
- With 2.2 physicians per 1,000 people (51% fewer than Switzerland), the nearest hospital does not always have the capacity for a serious case: evacuation to an adequate centre is the rule, not the exception — that is what unlimited evacuation and repatriation cover. Health spending of 548 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
- When the local facility is not enough, Maximum's medical team decides the evacuation to a suitable centre, and pays for it (art. 6.2.2).
SourcesWorld Bank · read 30.10General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Türkiye: safety, in figures?
3.2 homicides per 100,000 people (2023) versus 0.6 in Switzerland and 1.3 in France.
- 6.7 road deaths per 100,000 people versus 2.2 in Switzerland (World Bank, WHO).
- UCDP (Uppsala University): 2 geolocated violent incidents, 2 deaths over the last closed period, each placed on the map.
- The homicide rate is 5 times Switzerland's: violence is a real risk there, concentrated in the areas named by the official advisories. On the road, 3 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
Where is my embassy in Türkiye, and why register?
The nearest representations, by passport (OpenStreetMap):
- France — Ambassade de France (2.0 km) · +90 312 455 45 45
- Switzerland — Ambassade de Suisse (2.6 km) · +90 312 457 31 00
- United Kingdom — Ambassade du Royaume-Uni (3.5 km) · +90 312 455 33 44
- United States — Résidence de l'Ambassadeur US (3.2 km)
- Register before leaving: France: Ariane · Switzerland: Travel Admin · United Kingdom: Foreign Office alerts · United States: STEP.
- Two minutes, and in a crisis your country's authorities can reach you and count you in an evacuation.
- Pick your passport at the top of Contacts: your embassy comes first.
SourcesOpenStreetMap · read 31.10DFAE · updated 30.09 · read 31.10
Which regions of Türkiye should I avoid, precisely?
9 regions advised against, fully or partly, by at least one official reading.
- Your point (Ankara): country-wide vigilance.
- Advised against — all but essential travel: Batman, Diyarbakır, Gaziantep, Hakkâri, Hatay, Kilis, Mardin, Şırnak, Şanlıurfa.
- Areas quoted without a region: Global Affairs Canada — Avoid all travel to within 10 km of the borders with Iraq and Syria due to the…; Foreign Office — FCDO advises against all travel to within 10km of the border with Syria due to fighting…
- Maximum does not exclude these areas: the VIP Pack covers care and repatriation there (sanctions, embargoes and a country already at war at departure remain enforceable).
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 28.10 · read 30.10Foreign Office · updated 27.10 · read 31.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 31.10
Which laws and customs should I know in Türkiye?
Local laws apply to every traveller; here is what the official texts say.
- Penalties for possessing, using or trafficking illegal drugs, including cannabis, range from 4 to 24 years in prison and heavy fines. This applies even during transit through Turkish airports.
- It is illegal to insult the Turkish nation, national flag, President, or founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Offences are punishable by a prison sentence of between 6 months and 3 years, including for online comments or images posted abroad.
- Do not photograph military or official installations, security forces, or public demonstrations. Cameras may be confiscated, and you must ask for permission before photographing people.
- Turkish antiquities and cultural artifacts cannot be exported without an official museum export certificate from the Turkish customs office. Buying or exporting such items illegally can result in fines and prison sentences of 5 to 12 years.
- Foreign cell phones must be registered with local authorities within 120 days of arrival; otherwise, they will be restricted from connecting to local networks.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 28.10 · read 30.10Foreign Office · updated 27.10 · read 31.10
Who can I call at any hour from Türkiye?
Every foreign ministry runs a 24/7 emergency line for its nationals.
- France — Crisis and Support Centre — French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs: +33 1 53 59 11 00. 24/7 emergency line, standard rate. First contact abroad: the French embassy or consulate.
- Switzerland — FDFA Helpline: +41 58 465 33 33 · +41 800 24 7 365. 24/7, 365 days a year — helpline@eda.admin.ch. Beware of scam calls spoofing these numbers.
- United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: +44 20 7008 5000. 24 hours, for British nationals.
- United States — Overseas Citizens Services — U.S. Department of State: +1 202 501 4444 · +1 888 407 4747. From abroad; the second number from the U.S. and Canada.
- On site, Ambassade de France: +90 312 455 45 45.
Sourcesdiplomatie.gouv.fr · updated 15.09 · read 31.10eda.admin.ch · updated 30.09 · read 31.10
A few useful phrases in Turkish for Türkiye?
Emergency phrases, to show if pronunciation fails:
- Help! → İmdat!
- Call an ambulance! → Ambulans çağırın!
- I need a doctor. → Doktora ihtiyacım var.
- Where is the nearest hospital? → En yakın hastane nerede?
- Call the police! → Polis çağırın!
SourcesMaximum Insurance
What should I keep after leaving Türkiye, and how do I file a claim?
Keep the entry stamp, the invoices, the prescriptions and the medical report.
- File within 30 days (art. 35.7) from your client area, with the documents; the official forms are pre-filled.
- Costs advanced on site are reimbursed against receipts.
- Fever, persistent diarrhoea or a rash in the following weeks? See a doctor and say where you have been.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
What does the Pack VIP Extreme add?
Cancellation or change up to USD 20,000, special risk USD 5,000 per person, crisis management and security, optional Kidnap & Ransom.
- Special risk (Module A): political event, attack, epidemic, natural disaster — opens when the FDFA, the FOPH or WHO advise against the trip (art. 18.1).
- Epidemic: assistance must be requested within 7 days of the WHO or FDFA qualification (art. 36.2).
- Crisis management and security: trip registration, monitoring, extraction, evacuation in case of riot, war, terrorism or disaster; Kidnap & Ransom subject to eligibility (art. 18.4).
- €2,290 a year, unlimited trips.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
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Travelling to Istanbul, Ankara: what changes
The published advisory level is national, but risk is not: business hubs (Istanbul, Ankara) do not share the profile of border areas. The medical network shown on this page is computed around Ankara — real hospitals, evacuation airport and live alerts. Before a specific trip, always cross-check your country of residence's advisory: that is what your policy cites.
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The displayed level comes from the State Department, checked every morning. Before departure, always cross-check your country of residence's advisory: that is what your policy cites.
The level shown is the official U.S. Department of State level, checked daily. Maximum Insurance is an insurance distributor — general information, not personal advice.