Mike6453 Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 were booked on odyssey for the 8/6 sailing out of rome. the ship stops in ephesus. In the cruise docs its says that Turkey requires an e-visa for US citizens but the wording is vague. Checking online The turkish website states that they dont require visas for those arriving on crusie ships who do not leave the port city (we were planning to get off the ship and go to a local beach close to the dock). There is also in the cruise docs written under additonal informatio... "guest without this visa will be denied airline or ship boarding / entry into turkey. In transit cruise guests who are US or canadian do not reuqire a visa for turkey." this seems completely confusing as to whether we need a visa or not as a family of six this adds to $300. im concerned calling RC would be a waste as its a very specific question. as well im worried about being denied boarding in Rome if this needed. does anyone have info or experience on this... thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDaley Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Mike6453 said: In transit cruise guests who are US or canadian do not reuqire a visa for turkey. I went to Ephesus on a cruise last August and we did not require a Visa. I assume from your location that you’re a US citizen? You should be good to go! Mike6453 and Peter D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobroo Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 Direct from the Turkey e-Visa FAQ: "According to the Law on Foreigners and International Protection which entered into force on 11th April 2014, those foreigners who arrive at sea ports and intend to visit the seaport city or nearby provinces for touristic purpose are exempt from visa provided that their stay does not exceed seventy two (72) hours. However, if you arrive in/depart from our country by air for your cruise tour, you must obtain a visa." So real visa question is, Are you flying into or out of Istanbul for your cruise? BTW, It is the port of Kusadasi and city of Ephesus is nearby. We were there in 2015 and I'll tell you, a popular question amongst cruisers is What is the most beautiful port you have been to? I've been to all the usual suspects and I gotta say that Kusadasi is right up there with the perennial favorites Venice and Valletta. It is a stunning port and the Turkish flag on the hillside really puts it over the top. I'm jealous! DDaley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mturk Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 We stopped in Ephesus last year and, if I may recommend, don't just go to a local beach. The ruins at Ephesus are just spectacular to see and second to none anywhere in the world. It's really fascinating to see how a city was built a couple of thousand years ago with roads and even a plumbing system that you can see today. We did it as part of our Holy Land cruise and we also went to see the House of the Virgin Mary and St. John's Basilica. Peter D, DDaley, Allen2 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 If you are there on a port stop of a cruise, you are considered in transit and don't need the visa. DDaley and Xaa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkaczano Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 We did Odyssey 5/6/23 sailing out of Rome (Civi) stopping at Ephesus. We did not require visas. Xaa and Peter D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDaley Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 3 hours ago, bobroo said: It is a stunning port and the Turkish flag on the hillside really puts it over the top. It truly was so beautiful. I would definitely go back to Türkiye again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodakrulz Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 We were there a few weeks ago- no visa needed for port stops (this will change if you are starting/ending in Türkiye). However, we were given a small slip of paper with our names and passport numbers and told to carry it with us. We didn't need it in Kusadasi but we did in Instanbul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike6453 Posted July 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 8 hours ago, bobroo said: Thanks Direct from the Turkey e-Visa FAQ: "According to the Law on Foreigners and International Protection which entered into force on 11th April 2014, those foreigners who arrive at sea ports and intend to visit the seaport city or nearby provinces for touristic purpose are exempt from visa provided that their stay does not exceed seventy two (72) hours. However, if you arrive in/depart from our country by air for your cruise tour, you must obtain a visa." So real visa question is, Are you flying into or out of Istanbul for your cruise? BTW, It is the port of Kusadasi and city of Ephesus is nearby. We were there in 2015 and I'll tell you, a popular question amongst cruisers is What is the most beautiful port you have been to? I've been to all the usual suspects and I gotta say that Kusadasi is right up there with the perennial favorites Venice and Valletta. It is a stunning port and the Turkish flag on the hillside really puts it over the top. I'm jealous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 Going of the ship you don't pass any immigration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 Highly recommend Ephesus Port Tours. They were fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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