Travel information

Travel documents

Foreigners wishing to enter Türkiye should carry a travel document (passport) with an expiration date at least 60 days beyond the “duration of stay” of their visa, e-Visa, visa exemption, or residence permit.

Because countries may change their visa policies over time, we recommend that you obtain information on the current visa policy for your destination country from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the country’s embassy. For most international visitors an E-visum is obliged for entering Türkiye. You can arrange your E-visum via this website: https://www.evisa.org.tr/

Climate

The climate of Istanbul, classified variously as Mediterranean, oceanic, or a transitional climate between the two, is temperate, with cool, frequently rainy, somewhat snowy winters, and warm to hot, moderately dry summers. The average temperature is around 11 degrees Celsius.

Time

UTC/GMT +3 hours. Türkiye currently observes Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) all year. Daylight Saving Time is no longer in use. Clocks do not change in Istanbul.

Currency

The currency in Türkiye is the Lira (TRY). Euros and US Dollars might be accepted in some businesses, especially in tourist areas, but it's not universally accepted. Lira's can be withdraw from Turkish ATMs.

Clothing

Keep a close eye on the weather forecast shortly before departure so you can adjust your clothing choices accordingly. Good walking shoes can be very useful. The dresscode for the EMEA Kick-Off is business casual.

Medicines

In case you use (special) medicines, we strongly recommend you to ask your doctor or pharmacy for a prescription that is known internationally.

Health

Please check your local recommendations when travelling to Türkiye.

Electricity

In Türkiye, power plugs and sockets (outlets) of type F are used. The standard voltage is 220 V at a frequency of 50 Hz.

Wi-Fi

In the hotel standard internet access is provided free of charge.

Telephone call with family at home

Please be aware that using the phone in your room or mobile for international calls comes with significant costs and at your own expense. We recommend you use Wi-Fi calls as this is free of charge.

Event app

Approximately two weeks before departure, you will receive a login code via email for the special EMEA Kick-Off event app. This is the digital program booklet for the trip. In the event app, you will find all the information about the program, transportation, clothing tips, the destination and much more.

Guiding

We are supported by organising company Myles during the entire event and all planned activities, we will be accompanied by a guide.