How is the stay of foreign yachtspeople regulated in Turkey?
Regulations for foreign yachtspeople wishing to stay in Turkey differ from nationality to nationality and are kept in a reciprocal form. Yachtspeople may obtain a visa from the Turkish embassy or consulate in their country or from the Turkish missions in one of the country on their cruise. Some nationals, in particular nationals of the EU and USA nationals may obtain a “visa sticker” at the Port of Entry into Turkey. For a number of nationals, including European nationals, the regular tourist visa entitles for a stay in Turkey of 90 days. Yachtspeople who wish to stay in Turkey for more than 90 days should apply for the renewal of their visa at the district center office before the expiry date of their visa. If yachtspeople leave Turkey for a foreign port and return even on the same day, a further 90 days visa will be issued. Be careful: 90 days are not 3 months and the Customs Police will count the days. Penalties for overstaying can be disturbingly high. The yacht of a yachsperson is
