November 11, 2025 Emergency Information & Resources U.S. Citizen Travelers
Please enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts and be located in an emergency. https://mytravel.state.gov/s/step In Case of an Emergency Overseas
Please call 1 (888) 407-4747 (U.S. and Canada) or 1 (202) 501-4444 (overseas) or contact the nearestU.S. Embassy or Consulate.
February 25, 2023 Emergency Information & Resources U.S. Citizen Travelers
Please enroll in thehttps://step.state.gov/to receive alerts and be located in an emergency. In Case of an Emergency Overseas Please call 1 (888) 407-4747 (U.S. and Canada) or 1 (202) 501-4444 (overseas) or contact the nearesthttps://www.usembassy.gov/. Travel Advisories
As a first step in planning any trip abroad, check thehttps://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.htmlfor your intended destination. Our highest priority is to protect the lives and interests of U.S. citizens overseas. We do this through routine and emergency services to Americans at our embassies and consulates around the world.
October 29, 2020 Reconsider travel to due to COVID-19
Reconsider travel to Turkey due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution when traveling to Turkey due to terrorism and arbitrary detentions. Some areas have increased risk.
Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Turkey due to COVID-19.
Turkey has resumed most transportation options (including airport operations and reopening of borders) and business operations (including day cares and schools). Other improved conditions have been reported within Turkey.
Visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Turkey.
