Travel between Turkish Cities – Do residents in Turkey have the right to move between Turkish cities
Undoubtedly, travel between Turkish cities is easy and services are available. Moreover, there are many transportation options in Turkey. However, some residents in Turkey must obtain a travel permit to be able to travel between Turkish cities legally.
An introduction:
There are 81 provinces in Turkey, connected by service roads with a developed infrastructure. Thus, all Turkish citizens and foreign residents can travel between Turkish cities easily and at all times. As we will see in this article.
Travel between Turkish cities:
Undoubtedly, Turkey has a well-developed infrastructure. Moreover, all kinds of the means of travel in Turkey are available, including: flights, buses, ships, and private cars.
In this regard, the Turkish government provides great facilities and services to travelers.
Furthermore, the traveler can book a ticket for any destination in Turkey via the Internet, and choose the time and destination simply and easily.
As for air transport, the number of airports exceeds 115, which are used for the transport of passengers and goods.
In terms of road transport, the majority of passengers depend on roads. Passengers travel by cars, buses, etc. However, rail service is limited to certain distances, and it is used more for the transport of goods.
Moreover, the government investment in the transportation sector exceeds 27% of the total general government investment, which shows the importance and prosperity of this sector.
Can everyone travel between Turkish cities?
Not long ago, the laws of the Turkish government allowed everyone who was legally in Turkey to travel all over Turkey without exception.
After that, a law related to travel between Turkish cities was issued, according to which:
a traveler must obtain a travel permit if he wants to move from one city to another. It is worth noting that this law is for refugees and residents under temporary protection in Turkey.
Travel permit in Turkey:
It is a permit and an official document that allows its holder to travel from the Turkish city in which he resides to another Turkish city.
Moreover, the travel permit includes the permitted period of travel, departure date, return date, reason for travel, and other details.
Who must obtain a travel permit in Turkey?
- Foreigners who have obtained refugee status in Turkey.
- Foreigners holding a temporary protection card, known as (Kimlik).
However, for Turkish citizens and foreigners who have work residence, student residence or tourist residence, they are not obligated to obtain a travel permit and they are entitled to move and travel throughout Turkey without a permit.
How to obtain a travel permit in Turkey online?
If you are a holder of the temporary protection card and you have your own account on the Turkish e-government application (E – DEVLET), then you can obtain a travel permit online simply and easily.
Information required on the Immigration Department website to obtain an online travel permit:
- Reason for travel.
- The city you are going to.
- Departure date.
- Return date.
- In addition to the E-mail.
After completing the registration of the travel permit application, the person waits for a period not exceeding 48 hours until the response comes from the Turkish Immigration Department, either with approval or refusal.
In case the request is rejected, the request can be sent again more than once.
In addition, you can directly review the Immigration Department and try to obtain a travel permit; By presenting convincing reasons and documents.
What are the specific reasons for requesting a travel permit in Turkey?
- Family reunion.
- Work.
- Health reasons.
- Study and education.
- Commercial activity.
- Attending a meeting.
- A death case.
- Accompany patients.
- Accompany father or mother.
- Or accompany a pregnant woman.
Thus, we draw attention to the necessity of obtaining a travel permit for the holders of the temporary protection card. Traveling without a travel permit is against the law and will expose you to legal liability.
Edited by: Ebla Group Real Estate
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