Yachts require a Transit Log and may remain in
Turkish waters for up to two years maintenance or for wintering. For further information and regulations contact the marina concerned.
Upon arriving in Turkish waters, yachts should immediately go for control of the ship to the nearest
port of entry which are as follows:
Iskenderun, Botas (Adana), Mersin, Tasucu, Anamur, Alanya, Antalya, Kemer, Finike, Kas, Fethiye, Marmaris, Datça, Bodrum, Güllük Didim, Kusadasi, Çesme, Izmir, Dikili, Ayvalik, Akçay, Çanakkale, Bandirma, Tekirdag, Istanbul, Zonguldak, Sinop, Samsun, Ordu, Giresun, Trabzon, Rize, Hopa |
.Port Formalities:
All the required information concerning the yacht, yachtsmen, members, intended route, passports, customs declarations, health clearance, and any obligatory matters must be entered in the Transit Log.
The Transit Log is to be completed by the captain of a yacht. Generally, it is necessary to contact the Harbour Authority before leaving.
For information on tax-free fuel, contact the Marina Harbour Office.
Note: Provided you possess an official marina license, you may take petrol at no charge. |
Police:
There are two types of police in Turkey - civil police and military police, gendarme.
In many areas you will see that there is the one or the other,
and that both fulfil the same function.
In some places, there are also specialist tourist police.
If you need to report a crime you should go to the nearest
police
station to where
the crime occurred.
In touristic areas there will usually be someone available,
who speaks English or you can always request a translator.
You will usually be asked to submit and sign a statement.
It is advisable to request a copy of any relative document in
case you need it at a later stage. |
ID Cards and Passports:
Turks have compulsory ID cards, which they must carry with them at all times.
Foreigners are also expected to carry such ID with them, which means that you should keep your passport with you at all times.
In case you loose your passport, you should immediately contact your country's embassy or consulate in Turkey
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