Entering Türkiye: Japanese nationals can stay in Türkiye for three months without a visa for tourism purposes. Currency exchange is available at the airport. The exchange rate is better than in Japan. If your luggage is lost, you can go to the [LOST & FOUND] counter to have it handled. You'll need your baggage claim tag and ticket receipt (or e-ticket receipt). Don't throw these away until you collect your luggage.

Leaving Türkiye: There are two baggage inspections at Turkish airports. When entering the airport facilities and after borders. You can only exchange Turkish lira back into Japanese yen at banks after borders at the airport. However, please note that coins cannot be exchanged. Also, when you want to convert it back into Japanese yen, you can only convert it back into banknotes, so you must have an amount of 1,000 yen or more. If you only have Turkish lira of less than 1,000 yen, it is a good idea to exchange it for euros or US dollars. Duty-free shops accept Turkish lira, Japanese yen, US dollars and Euros. However, change is given in Turkish lira.

Domestic Flights in Türkiye: Even on domestic flights in Türkiye, photo identification such as a passport or international driver's license is required for name verification. If you don't have it with you, you won't be able to board the plane, so be sure not to forget it.

Currency/Exchange:

• Currency is in Turkish lira (TRY)
• Exchange rates for Turkish lira are better locally than in Japan. This can be easily done at hotels and exchange offices in town. Be sure to check the money you receive and put it in your wallet before leaving the store. Be careful of snatch thefts near exchange offices.
• VISA and MasterCard credit cards are accepted at most stores, hotels, and restaurants. However, JCB cards are not widely accepted. Some stores require PIN number while making purchase, so be sure to check it beforehand when you're in town.

Communication

Most hotels offer free Wi-Fi. Also, public telephones are becoming less common due to the spread of mobile phones. You can purchase local time-limited phone numbers either at the airport or the city center. For postage, stamps can be purchased at the PTT (Local Turkish Post Office). Some hotels will do this for you if you ask.

Emergency Contact Information

• Embassy of Japan in Turkey in Ankara: +90 312 446 0500 (24 hours)
• Consulate-General of Japan in Istanbul: +90 212 317 4600 (24 hours)
• Local Emergency Number: 112 (Ambulance, Fire station, Police)
• American Hospital: +90 212 444 3777
• Acıbadem International Hospital: +90 212 468 4444