TRAVEL INFO

Visa & passport requirements 

 

To enter Turkey, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 150 days after the date you arrive and at least 1 blank page. 

 

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen. 

 

Visa requirements 

 

You can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, for business or tourism. 

 

If you hold a British citizen passport, you can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, for business or tourism. 

 

Make sure you get your passport stamped on entry and exit. 

 

At Istanbul border control, you may also need to: show a return or onward ticket and prove that you have enough money for your stay 

 

Travel info 

 

Travel will be booked for you based on your choices when you register, please choose your preferred airport when requested. Flight times are be based on the conference start and finish times. 

 

Please make your own travel arrangements to the airport in your home country.  

 

On arrival in Istanbul please make your way through customs and look for a guide with a Recordati logo.  

If you have any further questions, please contact the Events Team at recordati@xsem.co.uk and they will be happy to help. 

 

Destination info 

 

Istanbul is on Türkiye Standard Time. 

 

Average temperature in January is between 8-9°C / 46-48°F. 

 

For the conference on both days, business casual wear is required. Smart casual dress code for the team dinner and dress to impress for the gala dinner. 

 

The Istanbul currency is the Turkish Lira (₺/TRY), major credit and debit cards are accepted at the hotel and restaurants. ATMs are also readily available.  

 

The associated plug type for Istanbul is type C. Plug type C is the plug which features two round pin plugs. Istanbul operates on a 230V supply voltage.