CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -New Delhi: Miffed at the way Turkey took the Pakistan line on Kashmir, India joined the international chorus against Turkish military action in Syria and issued a travel advisory warning Indian citizens not to visit the country.

Detailed explanation-2: -All Indian passport holders shall be required to have an electronic visa (e-visa) or a sticker visa issued by a Turkish diplomatic or consular mission abroad in order to be able to enter into Turkey. Indian Citizens applying for e-visa may note the following.

Detailed explanation-3: -Indian nationals may please note that a valid visa for Turkey is required for transfer between Ataturk Airport, Istanbul and Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul during transit at Istanbul. Without a valid Turkish visa, travel from one airport to the other airport within Istanbul is not permitted.

Detailed explanation-4: -The country has lifted all Covid-related travel restrictions. This means there’s no need to fill in any forms, show your vaccination status, or do any Covid tests before travel.

Detailed explanation-5: -Turkey is a very tourist friendly country and you should go ahead with your trip as planned. People will keep saying why are you are going when there is a travel advisory and such things.