- İstanbul is at GMT +3 time zone
- Turkey has no regulations concerning vaccinations.
- Turkey Uses 220 V, 50 Hz electrical system with European standard round two-pin sockets.
- Weekdays are Monday to Friday; Banking hours is from 09:00 to 17:00.
- Turkish lira is used is the official currency and all major currencies can be converted at banks and exchange offices.
- Official Holidays: Jan 1 – New Year’s Day, April 23 – Children’s Day, May 19 – Youth’s Day, August 30 – Independence Day, Oct 29 – Republic day.
- Religious Holidays: There are two long Religious Holidays; dates are changing according to Islamic Calendar.
- Visas are easily obtained upon arrival to the airport and are required for citizens of most countries.
- İstanbul has a selection of private international and public hospitals with good standards.
- As with many Mediterranean nations Turkish food is very healthy, fresh and enjoyable.
- Tap water is chlorinated and, therefore, safe to drink. However, it is recommended that you consume bottled water, which is readily available at a very low cost.
- GSM (Non-North American) standard mobile cellular telephones functions. 900/1800. Turkey has three GSM operators, with all of them offering 4,5G services and almost over 95% coverage over the country. Internet service is available all around the country.
- International Dial Code +90
