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It contains new information under Terrorism (information holiday tours nc on the potential for spill-over of violence from the Syrian conflict, including holiday tours nc in Gaziantep and Istanbul) holiday tours nc and Civil unrest/political tension (elections in 2014). We now advise Australians to reconsider their need to travel to any area within ten kilometres of the Turkish border with Syria. We no longer advise Australians to reconsider their need to travel to all of the areas within the Turkish provinces bordering Syria. We continue holiday tours nc to advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in Turkey because of the high threat of terrorist attack and to avoid all protests and demonstrations.
Terrorist attacks can occur anywhere at any time in Turkey. In recent years, terrorist attacks have occurred in tourist areas and locations frequented by foreigners. Foreigners have been killed and injured.
The ongoing conflict in Syria creates the potential for the spill-over of violence to locations in Turkey, including offices, hotels and other facilities used by Syrian organisations, including in Istanbul and Gaziantep.
Terrorists have in the past mounted attacks on significant dates and anniversaries. The tourist season during Turkey's spring and summer months has also traditionally been marked by increased terrorist attacks. See the Terrorism section below for a list of possible targets and a list of significant dates.
Since late May 2013, demonstrations have occurred sporadically in major cities in Turkey. There remains a possibility of further disturbances prompted by a range of political holiday tours nc issues. These may form at short notice without warning and quickly intensify into violent clashes between protestors and police. Tourists holiday tours nc in the vicinity of protests may be affected by these clashes. holiday tours nc See Safety and security: Civil unrest/political tension for more information.
When travelling to the Gallipoli Peninsula Peace Park, be prepared holiday tours nc for the variable climatic conditions (i.e. summer, winter and wet weather protective clothing, even in winter a hat/cap and sunscreen are essential to ensure your wellbeing and comfort); strictly obey safety signage and directions; and do not wander off marked roads and tracks within the Park. If travelling as part of a tour group do not separate holiday tours nc from the group and wander the park alone. For further information see Local travel.
We advise you to reconsider your need to travel to any area within ten kilometres of Turkey s border with Syria due to the high threat of terrorist attack and the potential for the spill-over of violence associated with the ongoing conflict in Syria. You should be aware that the immediate border area features a heightened holiday tours nc presence of Turkish security forces. For more information on travel in this area refer to the Safety and Security: Terrorism section.
We advise you to reconsider your need to travel to parts of southeast Turkey holiday tours nc bordering Iraq and Iran due to the unpredictable security situation. This includes all areas in the provinces of Hakkari, Sirnak and Siirt. The security situation is more dangerous at night and in rural areas. Clashes between militants and Turkish security forces occured frequently in these areas prior to a ceasefire in early 2013, but political tensions holiday tours nc remain and clashes could still occur. If you do decide to travel to these areas, you should exercise extreme caution.
Visa and other entry and exit conditions (such as currency, customs and quarantine regulations) are the prerogative of the Turkish Government. These conditions change holiday tours nc regularly and sometimes without holiday tours nc prior notice. Contact the nearest Embassy holiday tours nc or Consulate of Turkey for the most up-to-date information.
From 1 February 2012 Turkish authorities implemented regulations allowing a maximum stay of 90 days within a 180 day period for tourists on ordinary passports. holiday tours nc If you are planning to stay for more than 90 days within a 180 day period, you must arrange a long-stay visa through your nearest Turkish embassy or consulate before you travel or get a Turkish residence permit. To arrange a residence permit you should contact the Foreigners Branch (Emniyet M�d�rl� �/Yabanc lar ubesi) of your local Police Department in Turkey.
Australians who enter or depart Turkey by land or sea borders, including those who make short trips to the Greek islands and then return to Turkey, holiday tours nc should ensure that they are correctly processed by Turkish immigration and that their passports are stamped for all exits and arrivals. Failure to do so may result in difficulties when departing Turkey, including the prospect of fines and/or detention.
Make sure your passport has at least six months validity from your planned date of return to Australia. You should carry copies of a recent passport photo with you in case you need a replacement passport while overseas.
We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in Turkey because of the high threat of terrorist attack. Pay close attention to your personal security at all times and monitor the media for information about possible new safety or security risks.
There have been media reports in early 2014 of an increased risk of terrorist holiday tours nc attacks in Turkey stemming from the Syrian conflict, including possible planning for attacks in Ankara, Istanbul and Antakya (Hatay).
On 1 February 2013, a suicide attack by the Revolutionary holiday tours nc People s Liberation Party/Front (DHKP/C) at the US Embassy holiday tours nc in Ankara killed two people. The Turkish Government has warned that the DHKP/C is planning further terrorist attacks.
In recent years, international and domestic terrorist groups have carried out attacks in Turkey. Terrorist attacks have occurred in tourist areas and locations frequented by foreigners. Foreigners have been killed holiday tours nc and injured.
Terrorist attacks can occur anywhere at any time in Turkey. Significant dates and anniversaries are symbolic and terrorists have in the past used such occasions to mount attacks. You should exercise particular care in the period surrounding significant dates and anniversaries including: 15 February (anniversary of Abdullah �calan's capture), 21 March (Nevruz, Persian New Year celebrations), 30 March (founding of DHKP/C), 4 April (Abdullah �calan's birthday), 1 May (May Day), and 15 August (anniversary of Kurdistan Workers' Party's first attack). Possible locations include major cities, such as Ankara and Istanbul, regional centres and tourist destinations, including those in the Aegean and Mediterranean regions. In the past few years, attacks have occurred in Istanbul, Izmir, holiday tours nc Marmaris, Antalya, Mersin, Ku adas , �e me, Mu la, Manavgat, Gaziantep and Adana.
In planning holiday tours nc your activities, consider the kind of places known to be terrorist targets and the level of security provided. Possible targets include commercial and public areas frequented by foreigners such as public transport facilities, including buses, mini-buses, trains and railway lines, hotels, bars, clubs, holiday tours nc restaurants, cafes, holiday tours nc fast food outlets, internet cafes, shopping malls and markets, places of worship and other sites associated with religion, embassies, international holiday tours nc schools, banks, public gatherings, outdoor recreation events, resorts, tourist areas and their surrounds, including beaches, national parks and forests, and ports, including those used by international cruise liners.
With the spill-over of violence holiday tours nc from the ongoing conflict in Syria, other potential targets include offices, hotels and other facilities used by Syrian organisations, including in Istanbul and Gaziantep.
Attacks have been conducted against western government, economic, commercial and political interests, holiday tours nc including holiday tours nc diplomatic premises such as embassies and consulates. Symbols, buildings holiday tours nc and sites associated with Turkish security forces, such as military barracks and police vehicles, government, judiciary and political parties, businesses, places of worship, banks, financial institutions and automatic teller machines have been more recent targets.
Border areas with Syria : We advise you to reconsider your need to travel to any area within ten kilometres of Turkey s border with Syria due to the high threat of terrorist attack and the potential for the spill-over of violence associated with the ongoing conflict in Syria. You should be aware that the immediate border area features a heightened presence of Turkish security forces. In October 2013, a mortar shell fired across the border from Syria killed a person in Ceylanpinar, in Sanliurfa province. In May 2013, car bombings in Reyhanli killed at least 50 people and injured more than 100 others. These incidents underscore the ongoing high risk of travel in areas along Turkey s border with Syria. Spill-over from the Syrian conflict holiday tours nc could also lead to attacks against targets in other parts of Turkey.
holiday tours nc In February 2014, a car bomb attack near the Oncupinar holiday tours nc border crossing in Killis province killed more than 20 people and injured a number of others on the Syrian side of the border. In January 2014, a car bomb attack close to the Turkish border in the town of Reyhanli in Hatay province killed at least 15 people on the Syrian side of the border.
Kidnapping : There have been cases of kidnapping in Turkey. The Australian Government s longstanding policy is that it does not make payments or concessions to kidnappers. The Australian Government considers that paying ransoms increases the risk of further kidnappings, including of other Australians. If you do decide to travel to an area where there is a particular threat of kidnapping, you should ensure holiday tours nc you have personal security measures in place, seek professional security advice and take out kidnapping insurance. For more information about kidnapping, see our Kidnapping threat travel bulletin.
Since late May 2013, demonstrations have occurred sporadically in major cities in Turkey, with protests generally forming in the late afternoon/evening and over weekends. There remains a possibility of further disturbances prompted by a range of political issues. These may form at short notice