Turkey’s COVID-19 HEALTH RESTRICTIONS: PCR TEST, PASSENGER LOCATOR FORM (PLF)

Passenger locator form, and the PCR test are among the health requirements for Turkey in COVID-19 (PLF)

• During the pandemic caused by the coronavirus, Turkey will allow visitors from the majority of the world’s regions to enter the country.
• Turkey is continuing to handle visa applications for travelers from other countries despite maintaining an open-door policy.
• Visitors are expected to have all of the necessary COVID-19 paperwork and must adhere to the travel limitations that Turkey has in place.
• The Turkish government reserves the right to revise its travel and health restrictions at any time. Before departing, guests are obligated to make sure they are in possession of all the most recent information.
• Before making travel arrangements to Turkey during COVID-19, tourists should make sure they have all of the relevant information at their disposal.
• Continue reading to learn more about:
  • Forms for passenger locator checks and HES Codes
  • Entry into Turkey requires PCR Covid testing
  • Quarantine regulations in Turkey

TURKEY REQUIRES THAT YOU COMPLETE A PASSENGER LOCATOR FORM.

• It is possible for officials at the border to check whether or not passengers have accurately filled out the passenger locator form.
• Entry into Turkey could be denied to anyone who does not have their paperwork properly filled out.
• To enter Turkey, you need to fill out a passenger information locator form, which is also known as a PLF.
• This form must be completed no more than three days in advance.
• To submit their Turkey PLF, travelers can either click the button below or do so during the electronic visa application process.
• The form’s objective is to enable us to get in touch with those who have come into contact with someone who subsequently tested positive for COVID-19.

It is requested that you provide the following information:

• Full name – surname and given name
• country in which one resides
• Nationality of passport
• Details of how to get in touch (email address and phone number)
• Arrival date into turkey
• Transportation method

Do riders of the public transportation system need to fill out the contact form?

• No, passengers who are only passing through Turkey on their way to another country are not required to fill out any paperwork.
• Only travelers who will be going through Turkey’s Immigration process and entering the country are required to fill out a health declaration form.

HES CODE FOR THE TURKISH REPUBLIC

• After the passenger location form for Turkey has been submitted in its whole, a one-of-a-kind Hayat Eve Siar (HES) code will be generated.
• During the epidemic caused by the coronavirus, possession of the code is an essential prerequisite for travel to and within Turkey.

Could you please provide me with the HES code for Turkey?

• The information that was submitted on the passenger locator form is stored in the HES code.
• The information will be used by the Turkish authorities to get in touch with you in the event that they come into contact with a COVID-19 positive case.
• During COVID-19, the one-of-a-kind identification number serves both to protect the general population and to facilitate movement that is both within the country and across borders in a secure manner.

Is it really necessary to have a HES Code just for Turkey?

• A HES code is required of every traveler in Turkey. Before they can board a flight to Turkey, tourists from other countries are required to obtain the code.
• Travelers within their own country require it in order to board domestic planes, buses, and railroads.
• Every single passenger requires their own own unique HES code.
• The only children that are free from this necessity for their health are those who are under the age of two.

To travel to Turkey, I need a HES Code. How can I obtain this code?

• After filling out the passenger locator form as outlined above, foreign nationals entering Turkey are issued a HES code to identify themselves.
• Residents and citizens of Turkey are able to obtain the code by using the Hayat Eve Siar mobile application on their mobile devices or by using an automatic SMS service.

Are PCR tests for COVID-19 necessary in Turkey?

• The PCR screening that was previously needed of passengers before they could board a flight to Turkey has been eliminated.
• This admission criteria was no longer necessary as of the first of June in 2022.
• Prior to these most recent modifications, visitors visiting Turkey were required to present a negative result from either a PCR or an antigen test.
• The new regulations apply to travelers, regardless of whether or not they have been vaccinated.
• It is strongly recommended that passengers check in advance with their airline to determine whether or not there are any additional criteria or restrictions.

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Requirements for Turkey’s COVID-19 Quarantine Program

• The majority of visitors can enter Turkey without having to go through quarantine.
• Upon arrival, passengers who have a valid immunization certificate or who have had a negative PCR test are exempt from the requirement to self-isolate.
• Quarantine for a period of up to 14 days may be imposed of those travelers who do not pass the mandatory health check.

VACCINATION AGAINST COVID-19 IN TURKEY

• Turkey’s current vaccination requirements suggest that visitors keep abreast of any changes.
• At this time, the COVID-19 vaccine is not required in order to enter Turkey; nevertheless, those who have had the vaccination will be subject to fewer restrictions.
• Vaccines against the coronavirus have been distributed widely throughout the country.

In Turkey, the following vaccinations have been given the green light for use:

• Pfizer-BioNTech
• CoronoVac
• Sputnik V
• Turkovac