Traveler's Checklist
American Citizen Services has compiled a checklist to ensure that your travel to Istanbul and Turkey is safe and enjoyable.
- Prior to leaving the United States, enroll your trip on the State Department’s travel enrollment website or at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
- Check with your tour operator, airline, or charter flight company (as appropriate) regarding travel services back to the United States in the event of a hurricane, and the possibility of early return if a storm is forecasted for your region.
- Obtain a cell phone that works internationally to stay in regular contact with family and friends in the United States and advise them of your whereabouts.
- Research the region you are visiting and familiarize yourself with local procedures
- Keep an up-to-date list of local emergency phone numbers, as well as contact numbers for the nearest U.S. Embassy, Consulate, or Consular Agency.
- Protect your vital travel documents from potential water damage by placing them in a waterproof container.
- Obtain travel insurance prior to your trip to cover unexpected expenses in the event of an emergency.
- Leave a detailed itinerary and your local contact information with a friend or family member in the United States.
- Make two photocopies of your passport identification page, airline tickets, driver’s license and the credit cards you plan to take. Leave one copy of each with family or friends at home and pack the other copies separately from the originals. Leave a copy of the serial numbers of your travelers’ checks with a friend or relative at home.