Do I need a visa to transit in Istanbul, Turkey? [duplicate]

I'm flying to Kuala Lumpur from Oslo with an 8-hour stopover in Istanbul on Turkish Airlines.

Do I need a visa if I want to leave the airport? I'm travelling on a Malaysian passport.

What would I be able to see or do in such a short time?

Best Answer

http://www.kln.gov.my/web/tur_ankara/requirement_malaysians

MALAYSIAN CITIZEN CAN ENTER TURKEY WITHOUT A VISA FOR THE PERIOD OF STAY OF 90 DAYS(FOR SOCIAL VISIT ONLY) PROVIDED THAT THEIR PASSPORT MUST BE VALID AT LEAST 6 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF ENTRY. MALAYSIAN CARRIED 'EMERGENCY CERTIFICATE (EC)' MUST OBTAINED A VISA AT TURKISH EMBASSY IN KUALA LUMPUR.

http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa

Malaysia: Ordinary and official passport holders are exempted from visa for their travels up to 90 days.

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Do I need a visa if I am transiting through Istanbul?

Do I need to get transit visa? Answer: If you will not leave the transit lounge at the airport you are not required to have transit visa. Otherwise, you have to make visa application to the nearest Turkish Representation.

Do I need a visa if transiting through Turkey?

All passengers who transit through Turkey are required to carry applicable visa/documentation for the destination country. However, ff passengers do not intend to leave the airport during their transit, they do not need a transit visa.

Can I transit through Istanbul?

Indian nationals may please note that a valid visa for Turkey is required for transfer between Ataturk Airport, Istanbul and Sabiha G\xf6k\xe7en Airport, Istanbul during transit at Istanbul. Without a valid Turkish visa, travel from one airport to the other airport within Istanbul is not permitted.

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