Travel Issues to Turkey

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I'm an US citizen by nationalization and Colombian citizen by birth. I currently live in California. I'm planing to travel in November SFO-TLV-IST-SFO. I want to use my Colombian passport to travel to Israel and Turkey, since there are no visa requirements, and currently US citizens are not allowed to travel or get a visa to Turkey.

So I'm concerned that I will have issues when returning back to the US since there will be no stamps on my US passport. I heard a new regulation started that officers are supposed to check the stamps of the countries you visited. Please I need some guidance. Thank you.



Best Answer

There is no such regulation (checking stamps), and even if, it wouldn’t be possible to execute. Many people enter the US on a Global Entry card, or through a land border with the passport card, and never use their US passport (I don’t even carry it normally when going to Europe). Also, many countries stamp passports only randomly or not at all.

There is a lot of incorrect information about stamps in passports around, like the sequences would matter, or the completeness. None of this matters much; the only thing relevant is that some countries check for their own entry stamp when you leave, and a small number of countries disallow you if you have specific other stamps (of their favorite enemies).




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Can I travel to Turkey during Covid?

Entry and Exit Requirements:A completed \u201cTraveler Entry Form\u201d must be presented at check-in and upon arrival. The form can be obtained at http://register.health.gov.tr. Medical tourism travelers will need a medical visa and specific health documentation to enter Turkey.

Why is travel to Turkey not advisable at this time?

There's an ongoing high threat of terrorist attacks in Turkey. Possible targets include tourist areas, transport networks, shopping malls, hotels and entertainment precincts. Be alert to possible threats, especially in public places or mass gatherings. Stay safe and be vigilant in large crowds.

Is it advised to travel to Turkey?

The FCDO advise against all but essential travel to: all other areas of Sirnak, Kilis (including Kilis city) and Hatay provinces. the provinces of Diyarbakir, Tunceli and Hakkari.

Is Turkey a safe place to travel to at the moment?

We strongly advise against all travel within 10 kilometres of the border between Turkey and Syria and to Diyarbakir city. We advise against all but essential travel to the remaining areas of provinces of Diyarbakir, Gaziantep, Hatay, Kilis, Mardin, \u015eanliurfa, and Sirnak.



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Answer 2

For starters it's very likely that the US/Turkey visa situation will be resolved in the next few days. Further, US citizens are still allowed enter Turkey by obtaining a visa on arrival IF they are arriving in Turkey from a country other than the US, which you will be.

But to answer the specific question you've asked, you will not have any issues if you do not have a stamp in your passport for the countries you've visited. For example, Israel does not stamp passports at all so you definitely will not have a stamp from there (although you will have a small card with the equivalent details, I've never been asked to provide it by US immigration despite many trips between Israel and the US.

Answer 3

I heard a new regulation started that officers are supposed to check the stamps of the countries you visited

I have never heard of such US regulations, and have never had my stamps checked (which would take a while even if they tried). So there are no concerns.

currently US citizen are not allow to travel or get visa to Turkey

According to this article, the situation is a bit different. First, travel for US citizens who already possess a valid visa doesn't seem to be affected. Second, it seems like US citizens just can't get Turkish visas in US, it is not like we are not allowed to get those visas at all.

Not to mention, AFAIK, the US Government has no legal power to prohibit US citizens from traveling to a specific country; even in Cuba embargo they only prohibit us to spend money there.

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