Turkey Information needed!!
 

Hello All,
Next Saturday I am riding towards Turkey from Greece, but I am a bit troubled and need some advice (if anyone knows) because both Embassies (Greek and Turkish) have not been of a great help!
In Greece we have new type ID's which permit the entry to Turkey without any problems, the problem is that to get the new ID you need a whole lot of paperwork and changing all over the place the old ID number to the new...So I am still with an old ID which means also an expired passport.
I have a second Nationality (Dutch) and I do have a valid Dutch passport! I saw that for Dutch passport holders there is a visa requirement, at many sites they say that this visa can be acquired at the borders of Turkey, is this valid? will I need any other kind of papers with me for this?
Also another problem that has arised is that my bikes registration is under the name of my father! I heard I will also need a power of attorney paper (vakaletname) anyone knows any more information regarding this?
I am considering the option of running Monday morning and trying to get a new ID and a renewed Greek passport, but because you never know with bureaucracy (and the fact that August is the month that most people are away for summer holidays) I can't rely on having everything ready until Friday evening.

don't know what exactly you are talking about a new ID... but non of a EU-passport holder would need a Visa for Turkey at all as far I know, not a Dutch not a Greek, I would just pull up to the border and wave my EU-passport...

ID's changed in Greece a few years ago, to conform with International requirements (old ID's where written only in Greek so it made them useless abroad, since it was a time you travelled only with passports it was not necessary to have an ID with latin characters) and with Segen (travel only with your ID in Europe) they created a new ID with latin characters, the new ID is not obligatory for the citizens of Greece (which means you can still use your old ID -with Greek characters-) but makes it useless if you need to use it within the EU. Since changing the ID has a mess (run around to every single authority that has your old ID number and change it to the new) I never did change it.
Greeks are allowed to enter Turkey with their ID (no passport necessary) but since my ID is the old version (Greek characters) I cannot, and I need to use my valid Dutch passport.
As far as I see from various sites Dutch people can not enter without a Visa! But it's not very clear if the visa can be acquired at the borders!

Hi Petkostas,

I'm in Turkey now (on a UK passport) and do not think you will have any problems. I crossed the border nr Ipsala with two Italian friends who just rode through (they had a green card and didnt need a visa). I, as a Brit, needed a visa - no problem, it was 15 Euros paid at a small booth at the border. Also you can buy green card insurance at the border if your's doesnt cover Turkey.

You should not have a problem using your Dutch passport as everything you could need can be bought at the border.

Enjoy
Stuart

Thank you Stuart! :)
Big relief! :)

No worries, you'll get in whether it takes 15 minutes or 45 is the only question.

I would just drop a quick recommendation for you to say hi to these guys if you're staying any time in Istanbul:
istanbul bisiklet motosiklet ihtisas klübü | Facebook

An incredibly friendly bunch and a wealth of information!

Enjoy
Stuart

Deutch (D) and Greece (GR) needs no visa for up to 90 days stay.
Dutch (NL) needs visa.up to 90 days, visa stamp available at border gates.price is one of them (20 $ - 15 Euro - 10£)

Insurance..: You have to get a road insurance for Turkey.Sigorta in Turkish and available at all bordergates(Private sigorta company).When having, tell that its a bike.price for 3 months not more than 6 euros..If you dont tell,they fill it for a car..(15 euros but can not get it corrected anywhere)

Passport..You must have a valid passport.

Vekaletname..: If its on your fathers name, you will go to the notary together and get the power of attorney signed by your father and given to your name as written in your passport(If you have more than 1 names,all must be written) which must be also in Turkish Language and plate number must be mentioned)

No photos needed..

TIP..International Driving Licence...: Greece is the only country in Europe who requires international driving licence for Turkish drivers and bikers so on road controls by traffic police, you can meet many penalties if you dont have it.This is welknown by traffic authorities here and GR.number plated vehicles are specially stopped for paper checkings..

The reason why we write in details is something missing may cause a problem at the bordergates as we usually hear..

After all these tiring works, now its time to say, welcome neighbour.
Hoşgeldin Komşu...
Not only to Turkey but also for welcome drinks at your club in İstanbul.

Wish you all the best..
zeki.

Thank you very much my friend and neighbour! :)
When in Istanbul I will try to get myself to the club and meet you guys! :)

Hi
You will have no problems buying your visa and insurance at the border as long as you have a valid passport and your bike rego documents.

And definately say hello to the wonderful guys in Istanbul - they have a wealth of information and heart!

Cheers
Adastra

Thanks to everyone!
Everything went just fine, 2500km's in 6 days in a lovely place, I am sorry I didn't get the chance to meet the "neighbors" in Istanbul motorcycle club, but time was really limited and the places to wonder many.
Turkey is lovely to visit! We are already planning our next trip which will include the north part of Turkey.
Visa is really easy to get at the borders (for those requiring one), the power of attorney was never asked, and I was glad I had an international license, since I was fined for speeding :funmeterno: during my ride from Pamukkale to Bodrum.