Traveling from South Africa Cape town with Turkish airlines to Miami via Istanbul ,do I need a transit visa?

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Traveling from South Africa Cape town with Turkish airlines to Miami via Istanbul ,do I need a transit visa ?



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As long as you don't exit the airport, you won't need to immigrate into Turkey and hence won't need a visa.

Make sure your connecting flight is at the same airport, as Istanbul has two international airports.

Source: own experience, plus here and here




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Do I need a visa for a connecting flight through Turkey?

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 you need visa for transit flights?

In general, travelers in transit through the United States require valid C-1 visas.

What documents do I need to fly with Turkish Airlines?

For domestic travel, the following documents are accepted as legal identification:
  • Identity card.
  • Temporary identity card document.
  • Driver's license.
  • Passport and/or document used as a passport / legal/official document accepted as a passport by the issuing nation.
  • Marriage certificate.


Do I have to go through security again for connecting flight Istanbul?

You will have to pass through security lines again as well. Most airlines want you at the terminal 2-3 hours before your flight leaves because it takes about that much time to manage security lines, luggage lines, and arrive at your departure gate.



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