Does an American family need a visa to go to Istanbul for 3 days?
Yes, you do. The following information is from the US State Department website: A passport and visa are required. Currently, holders of all types of passports can purchase a 90-day sticker visa at the port of entry for USD $20 cash if they are traveling to Turkey as tourists. For further information, travelers in the U.S. may contact the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey at 2525 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008, telephone: (202) 612-6700, or the Turkish Consulates General in Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, or New York. Visit the Embassy of Turkey web site at http://www.turkishembassy.org for the most current visa information. Overseas, travelers may contact a Turkish embassy or consulate.