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Turkey

Istanbul straddling two continents, between East and West.

Capital
Ankara
Currency
Turkish lira (TRY)
Flight from Douala
~15h (1 stopover)
Time difference
GMT+3 (+2h vs Cameroon)

Istanbul fascinates: Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Grand Bazaar and a Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia. Note: Cameroonians are not eligible for the standard e-Visa — you need a sticker visa at the consulate (unless you hold a valid Schengen/US/UK visa).

Formalities

The visa, step by step

Accessible visa
How to apply
Allowed stay
short stay (often 30 days)
Cost
~USD 60-90 + application centre fees
Processing
1-3 weeks depending on the consulate

How to apply

Sticker visa at the Turkish consulate (Yaoundé). e-Visa possible ONLY if you hold a valid Schengen, Ireland, UK or USA visa/residence.

Required documents

  • Passport valid ≥60 days beyond the stay
  • Form & photos
  • Accommodation & round-trip ticket
  • Bank statements & travel insurance

Good to know

  • •Cameroonians (ordinary passport) are not eligible for the standard e-Visa.
  • •Check eligibility on the official portal before any payment; avoid third-party sites.
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
294 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
690 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

510 000 FCFA–630 000 FCFA

~15h with 1 stopover (Istanbul = Turkish hub), or via Addis/Casa/Cairo.

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨168 000 FCFA
🍽️78 000 FCFA
🚕27 000 FCFA
🎟️84 000 FCFA
Hostel
3 600 FCFA–10 800 FCFA
Mid-range
29 400 FCFA–57 600 FCFA
Nice hotel
60 000 FCFA–108 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
804 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

Hagia Sophia

Byzantine and Ottoman masterpiece.

2

Blue Mosque

Sultanahmet, six minarets.

3

Topkapi Palace

Imperial treasury and harem.

4

Grand Bazaar

Thousands of stalls.

5

Basilica Cistern

Byzantine underground reservoir.

6

Bosphorus cruise

Between Europe and Asia.

7

Galata Tower & Istiklal

Lively Beyoğlu district.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Arrival, check in at Sultanahmet, old-town stroll.

  2. D2

    Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern.

  3. D3

    Topkapi Palace and archaeological museums.

  4. D4

    Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, Süleymaniye Mosque.

  5. D5

    Bosphorus cruise, Asian side (Kadıköy).

  6. D6

    Galata Tower, Karaköy, Istiklal street, Taksim.

  7. D7

    Dolmabahçe Palace or hammam, shopping, departure.

✓

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklist — Turquie

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: evisa.gov.tr

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability haute. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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