Turkey is usually a popular destination for a great beach vacation.
But here, too, the corona pandemic ensures stricter rules.
The corona pandemic has not left Turkey unscathed in recent months.
The country on the Bosporus is repeatedly fighting against high numbers of cases and is now again on an upward trend in terms of new infections.
You can find out what you should know about a holiday in Turkey here.
Corona incidence and delta variant: the current situation in Turkey
The 7-day incidence in Turkey is
currently slightly higher than in other popular summer travel destinations
with a value of
186.7
(as of August 4) - but comparable to Greece. Since the number is also well above the limit of 100, Turkey could soon be classified as a high-risk area by the federal government. So far, however, there has been no travel warning. The
proportion of the delta variant is currently 39 percent
, as the
Handelsblatt
reports, citing the Turkish medical association. This means that it is still comparatively low compared to other holiday destinations, but here too the mutation is on the advance. In addition, the
vaccination rate is
According to current data from John Hopkins University, 33.26 percent (as of August 4) of those who were completely vaccinated are not that high.
These are the current entry rules for Turkey
All travelers over six years of age must fill out an electronic form within 72 hours before entering Turkey - it is also available in German.
A
personal “HES code”
is automatically
generated from this, which must be presented during inspections in the country.
The code can also be obtained in Turkey via SMS or a smartphone app.
That being said, all travelers over the age of six who arrive by air, land or sea need a
negative corona test
.
PCR tests that are not older than 72 hours and rapid antigen tests that are not more than 48 hours old are accepted.
Alternatively, official proof of a complete corona vaccination, for which the last vaccination dose was two weeks ago, can be presented.
Official documentation about recovery from Covid 19 disease that is not older than six months is also allowed.
Air travelers have to show their proof when checking in at the departure airport.
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Turkey vacation: These rules apply locally
In Turkey there is a
mask requirement in the entire public space
, as the Foreign Office informs.
According to the ADAC, this includes squares, streets, markets and parks, but mouth and nose protection must also be worn on public transport or even on the beach.
In addition, a distance of at least three steps must be kept from other people.
In addition, there is a ban on smoking in public.
Restaurants and cafes as well as shopping centers, cinemas or theaters are open.
However, anyone who enters restaurants, hotels or shopping centers or takes a train or bus ride within Turkey must have the HES code ready.
Violations can result in high fines.
You must bear this in mind when you return to Germany
The new corona entry regulation has been in force since August 1st,
requiring
all
unvaccinated travelers over the age of twelve to pass
a negative corona test upon return.
Vaccinated and convalescents with appropriate evidence are excluded from this.
Since Turkey is not a high-risk area, no digital entry registration is required.
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