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Traveling:
For most western Residences there is no visa required. Once entered with a normal passport, tourists are allowed to stay up to 3 months inside the country.
Filming in Turkey:
Journalist and Cameracrew are offiicially required to carry a turkish Presscard, which they have to receive from the turkish embassy, to work inside Turkey. It takes 2-4 Weeks to receive the presscard.
The Presscard is not a "must" for shooting or working in Turkey. Foreign Journalist are usually not hampered from filming, execpt if the location is in the southeast of Turkey. (state of emergency)
"ATA Carnet" for Camera-equipment is usually demanded at customs.
Links:
Information about Turkey
Cultural-Webpage of the turkish Government
Tourism-Webpage of the turkish Government
Turkish Foreign Ministry
Airport
Istanbul (Timeschedule)
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