Search Travel Market Report

mainlogo
www.travelmarketreport.com
  • News
  • Tours & Packages
  • Cruise
  • Hotels & Resorts
  • Destinations
  • Retail Strategies
  • Niche & Luxury
  • Well-Being Travel
  • Training & Events
  • Who We Are
    • Anne Marie Moebes
    • Brian Israel
    • Dan McCarthy
    • Denise Caiazzo
    • Dori Saltzman
    • Kelly Fontenelle

Turkey and U.S. to Begin Issuing Travel Visas Again

by Richard D'Ambrosio / November 07, 2017
Turkey and U.S. to Begin Issuing Travel Visas Again

Bird's eye view of Istanbul. Photo: Shutterstock.com


Turkey and the U.S. have said they will start issuing non-immigrant visas again, though on a “limited basis,” following a thaw in relations this week.

According to a State Department press release, the American embassy in Ankara Monday received “preliminary assurances” that give the State Department reason to believe “the security posture has improved sufficiently to allow for the resumption of limited visa services in Turkey.”

The U.S. move came on the eve of a visit to Washington by Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim. A few hours later, the Turkish government said that it would reciprocate.

Some observers feel that the cost in tourism dollars may have been too much for the Turkish government to maintain the visa ban.

The U.S. and Turkey stopped issuing non-immigrant visa services on Oct. 8, following Turkey’s arrest of a U.S. consulate employee, disrupting travel plans for thousands of American tourists and those visiting for academic and research purposes.

Americans looking to travel to Turkey can also purchase an e-visa upon arrival at a border crossing or an airport if they are transiting from another country, though the personal experiences of a variety of travelers has left the industry confused about how U.S. travelers would be received.

The complex diplomatic relationship between the two countries centers around key issues still unresolved. Significantly, Turkey wants the U.S. to deport a Turkish cleric living in Pennsylvania, whom Turkey believes has tried to organize anti-government protests and perhaps helped orchestrate last year’s coup attempt.

The State Department gave no indication that its current move to begin reissuing visas on a limited basis would be maintained given the two countries’ disagreements.

In its press announcement, the State Department said “we continue to have serious concerns about the existing cases against arrested local employees of our Mission in Turkey. We are also concerned about the cases against U.S. citizens who have been arrested under the state of emergency. U.S. officials will continue to engage with their Turkish counterparts to seek a satisfactory resolution of these cases.”

  1
  0
Related Articles
Mideast, North Africa Pique Interest of Upscale Travelers
Turkey Hoping to Bring Cruise Lines Back with New Incentives
No End in Sight for U.S.-Turkey Visa Battle
Royal Caribbean Will Not Sail to Turkey in 2018
U.S. and Turkey Suspend Travel Visas
UNESCO World Heritage Committee Adds Aphrodisias In Turkey To World Heritage List
Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport Reopens After Bombings
Suicide Bombing in Istanbul's Tourist District Leaves 10 Dead

MOST VIEWED

  1. All U.S. Flights Grounded Due to FAA Computer Outage
  2. Delta Air Lines Will Offer Free Wi-Fi Starting on Feb. 1
  3. Norwegian Cruise Line Brings Back COVID-19 Requirements
  4. Here Are the Best Airlines for Flight Delays in North America in 2022
  5. Cruise Lines Return to Traditional Muster Drills
  6. Cruise Ducks: A Cruising Tradition Travel Advisors Should Know About

MOST EMAILED

  1. Forbes Says ‘You Need a Travel Advisor in 2023’
  2. Here Are the Automatic & Suggested Gratuity Policies for Each Major Cruise Line
  3. All U.S. Flights Grounded Due to FAA Computer Outage
  4. Delta Air Lines Will Offer Free Wi-Fi Starting on Feb. 1
  5. Americans Can Still Renew Their Passport Online in 2023
  6. Why Travel Agents Matter More than Ever in 2023
TMR THIS WEEK
//services.travelsavers.com/AMGService.svc/REST/GetImage?ImageID=b033a3da-f598-ed11-9b4d-005056a855ed&Width=350&Height&250

Travel - It’s All About the Experience in 2023

With the pandemic behind us, we’re seeing more travelers going to great lengths and making significant investments to curate once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Read More...
TMR Subscription

Subscribe today to receive daily in-depth coverage, analysis of industry news, trends and issues that affect how you do business. Subscribe now for free.

Subscribe to TMR

Top Stories
Audley Travel Names New President
Audley Travel Names New President

The new hire will take over as president and managing director of its U.S. business starting this May.

Read...
Tour Operators & Advisors Forced to Cancel Trips as Peru Shuts Down Machu Picchu
Tour Operators & Advisors Forced to Cancel Trips as Peru Shuts Down Machu Picchu

As unrest grows in Peru, tours to the ancient city of Machu Picchu are off the table. 

Read...
G Adventures Forms Separate Holding Company, Makes Executive Changes
G Adventures Forms Separate Holding Company, Makes Executive Changes

G Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip now has a new role. 

Read...
Journese Rewards Advisors with TRIP Points, Good for Personal Travel
Journese Rewards Advisors with TRIP Points, Good for Personal Travel

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Journese is rewarding advisors for romance-themed travel bookings. 

Read...
The Tour Industry's Most Popular Destinations for 2023
The Tour Industry's Most Popular Destinations for 2023

North Americans are done with staying close to home. The most popular destinations for tour operators this year are all international. 

Read...
Luxury Gold’s Rebrand Is All About Exclusivity
Luxury Gold’s Rebrand Is All About Exclusivity

For Luxury Gold, one of the most important parts of modern luxury travel is exclusivity.

Read...
TMR OUTLOOKS & WHITE PAPERS
river cruise 2022
group outlook 2022
lux cruise outlook
CP White Paper
Multi-Gen Outlook
River Cruise Outlook 2019
View All
Advertiser's Voice
https://img.youtube.com/vi/TzY5jkL3wnI/0.jpg
MasterAdvisor 65: How to Deal with a Client's Travel Disruptions
About Travel Market Report Mission Staff Advisory Board Advertise
TMR Resources Webinars Calendar of Events Outlook/Whitepapers Previous Sponsored Articles Previous This Week Articles
Subscribe to TMR
Select Language
Do You Have an Idea Email
editor@travelmarketreport.com
Give Us a Call
1-(516) 730-3097
Drop Us a Note
Travel Market Report
71 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
News |Tours & Packages |Cruise |Hotels & Resorts |Destinations |Retail Strategies |Niche & Luxury |Well-Being Travel |Training & Events |Who We Are
© 2005 - 2023 Travel Market Report, an American Marketing Group Inc. Company All Rights Reserved | 243 South Street, Oyster Bay, NY, 11771 USA | Telephone (516) 730-3097| Terms and Conditions
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy