Passport question

jrochie

Hey guys,

So decided to book a late deal for turkey for this sunday. decided on a place to stay and everything, just looked at my girlfriends passport, and it expires the middle of August. is this going to be a problem? Our travel dates are the 4th to the 11th of July..

Having a slight panic attack now..

kaki

I think that, because Turkey aren't in the EU, it needs to be valid for 6 months from the date of arrival. See here:

Passports
Passport valid for at least six months from date of arrival in Turkey required by all nationals referred to in the chart above, except:
1. nationals of Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands and Spain, who can enter with a national ID card (which must have a validity of one year).
Visas
Sticker-type entry visas: Tourists and business visitors from the following countries do require visas and can obtain a sticker-type entry visa at the point of entry for a fee (prices are dependent on nationality):
(a) 2. Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Ireland, Italy, Malta, The Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, the UK* and USA for stays not exceeding 90 days;
(b) 3. Greek Cypriot Administrative Region, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and Slovak Republic for stays not exceeding 30 days.
Except 4. Nationals of Bulgaria who do not require a visa for stays up to 90 days, but do require a visa for transit and for entry at certain points in Turkey; check with consulate.
Visa Note
(a) *British National Overseas passport holders should contact the visa section of the consulate general before travelling. (b) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Types of Visa and Cost
British passport holders can obtain a tourist visa either at the port of entry in Turkey for £10 or from the consulate general in the UK for £66. Single-entry (six months): £66. Single-entry (one year): £207. Multiple-entry (up to five years): £207. Single transit: £66. Study: £66 (six months) or £207 (one year). Work: £207 (one year, plus work permit document fee). These prices are provided by The Consulate General for the Republic of Turkey in London; prices may vary according to nationality.
Validity
Single- and multiple-entry: up to six months or one year. Multiple-entry: up to five years. Transit: six months. Work: one year. Study: six months or one year.
Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses. Applicants must pre-book an appointment with the relevant consulate. An online appointment system is available for The Consulate General for the Republic of Turkey in London (website: www.turkishconsulate.org.uk/en/visa). Travel agencies can also make visa applications.
Working Days Required
Usually three, but dependent on nationality of applicant and type of visa. Some applications may be referred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ankara, which may take much longer (minimum six to eight weeks).

Read more: http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/284/passport_visa/Europe/Turkey.html#ixzz0sQqWQlVF

I hope someone can correct me on that.

BuffyBot

I believe Turkey requires 6 months validity on the passport.

jrochie

I rang the Turkish embassy to check what they said because no one seemed to know for certain, the woman that answered was very helpful, she said that once the passport was valid for the time we were in the country there would be no problem!

kmurr04

I'm travelling to turkey in about a month and have recently got a new passport will i be let into the country its only valid about a month?

BuffyBot

It doesn't matter how new it is It could be issued the day before, and it won't matter..

kmurr04

Thank you so much you have just made my day