{"id":64,"date":"2025-06-26T14:10:16","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T11:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/synergymed2026.khas.edu.tr\/?page_id=64"},"modified":"2026-03-23T15:14:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T12:14:32","slug":"travel-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/synergymed2026.com\/?page_id=64","title":{"rendered":"Travel Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Visa &amp; Travel Guidance for Participants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 | Do you need a visa?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Typical passport status<\/th><th>What to do<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Visa-exempt (90 days in any 180-day period)<\/td><td>Many EU\/EEA countries, the UK, most Latin-American nations, Singapore, \u2026<\/td><td>You can travel with a valid passport (\u2265 6 months beyond arrival). No prior action needed. (mfa.gov.tr)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>e-Visa eligible<\/td><td>Nationals of e.g. Australia, Canada, China, India, South Africa, UAE, USA, and dozens more<\/td><td>Apply online via the official e-Visa Portal run by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The process takes ~10 minutes and you normally receive the pdf visa within minutes. Print or save the pdf on your phone. (evisa.gov.tr)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sticker \/ embassy visa<\/td><td>Passports that are neither exempt nor e-Visa-eligible<\/td><td>Contact your nearest Turkish mission. See \u201cVisa Information for Foreigners\u201d on the MFA site for the exact procedure and required documents. (mfa.gov.tr)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to check your status<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs page \u201cVisa Information for Foreigners.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate your country in the interactive list to see whether you are visa-exempt, e-Visa-eligible, or must apply through an embassy\/consulate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the indicated path.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 | Invitation letters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your application route (embassy or e-Visa) requests proof of purpose, the SynergyMED Secretariat will issue a personalised invitation letter on university letterhead once your registration fee is paid. Before you request the letter, please have ready:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full name as in passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport number &amp; expiration date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nationality &amp; date of birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your role (author \/ participant \/ exhibitor)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Write to us with the subject line <strong>\u201cInvitation Letter Request \u2013 [Your Name]\u201d<\/strong>. Allow <strong>5 business days<\/strong> for processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 | Practical timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Step<\/th><th>Recommended latest date*<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Register &amp; pay conference fee<\/td><td>10 weeks before travel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Request invitation letter<\/td><td>9 weeks before travel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Submit e-Visa application or embassy appointment<\/td><td>8 weeks (embassy) \/ 4 weeks (e-Visa)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Book flights &amp; accommodation<\/td><td>6 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Print \/ download visa pdf &amp; invitation letter<\/td><td>1 week<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*Earlier is always safer; summer is peak season at Turkish missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 | Arriving in \u0130stanbul<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Topic<\/th><th>Key points<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Airports<\/td><td>Istanbul Airport (IST) on the European side is the primary hub; Sabiha G\u00f6k\u00e7en (SAW) serves mainly low-cost &amp; regional flights. IST was voted World\u2019s Best Airport 2024 and handles &gt; 300 destinations. (istairport.com, thesun.co.uk)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Passport control<\/td><td>Present your passport, printed e-Visa or visa sticker, and invitation letter.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transport to city<\/td><td>\u2014 Metro M11 from IST to city (35 min). \u2014 Havaist shuttle buses (24 h). \u2014 Metered yellow taxis (use official stand).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Currency &amp; payments<\/td><td>Local currency: Turkish Lira (TRY). ATMs and exchange desks are in the arrivals hall. Most cards are widely accepted.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Connectivity<\/td><td>Purchase a Turkish SIM at the arrivals hall or use free Airport Wi-Fi (1 h).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Climate<\/td><td>Early-autumn temperatures in \u0130stanbul average 18 \u2013 27 \u00b0C; pack a light jacket for evenings.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 | Useful links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visa Information for Foreigners \u2013 Republic of T\u00fcrkiye MFA<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gov.tr\/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa\">https:\/\/www.mfa.gov.tr\/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General Information About Turkish Visas<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gov.tr\/general-information-about-turkish-visas.en.mfa\">https:\/\/www.mfa.gov.tr\/general-information-about-turkish-visas.en.mfa<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official T\u00fcrkiye e-Visa Portal<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.evisa.gov.tr\">https:\/\/www.evisa.gov.tr<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Istanbul Airport Arrival Guide<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.istairport.com\/en\/flights\/airport-guides\/arrival-passenger-guide\">https:\/\/www.istairport.com\/en\/flights\/airport-guides\/arrival-passenger-guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6 | Quick checklist before departure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Passport valid \u2265 6 months beyond travel dates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Printed e-Visa \/ sticker visa &amp; invitation letter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of accommodation &amp; return\/onward ticket<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel insurance (medical cover incl. T\u00fcrkiye)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conference registration confirmation &amp; payment receipt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local currency or bank card with international use enabled<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We look forward to welcoming you to \u0130stanbul! Safe travels, and please contact us if you have questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Visa &amp; Travel Guidance for Participants 1 | Do you need a visa? Category Typical passport status What to do Visa-exempt (90 days in any 180-day period) Many EU\/EEA countries, the UK, most Latin-American nations, Singapore, \u2026 You can travel with a valid passport (\u2265 6 months beyond arrival). No prior action needed. 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