Poland is issuing a warning. You'd better not go on vacation

Ministry of abroad Affairs issued an urgent message, which could importantly affect the vacation plans of thousands of Poles. Due to the tight safety situation and the specificity of local regulations, the ministry officially advises not to travel to parts of Turkeyand in any cases warns against the anticipation detention or even deportation.

Turkey inactive popular but dangerous

W 2023 Turkey noted record tourism revenue, reaching $61.1 billion. A crucial part of this amount besides owes Polish touristswho choose it not only for all inclusive rest, but besides for medical purposes, including aesthetics. Holidays in Turkey can be cheaper than holidays on the Polish Baltic, but a low price can cost much more than it seems.

MFA indicates prohibited zones

In the Communication, the Ministry made clear that advises against any travel to regions in the 30 km border region with Syria, indicating circumstantial high-risk districts:

• Hatay
• Kilis
• Gaziantep (except for the town of Gaziantep)
• Şanliurfa (except the city of Şanliurfa)
• Mardin (except for the town of Mardin)
• Redfish

Additionally, an increased safety hazard besides occurs in provinces specified as Diyrbakır, Batman, Hakkâri, Van (except for the town of Van, where peculiar caution is recommended) and Ağrı.

In these zones, military and military action continues. On roads are held regular passenger controls on buses and carsand in public places you can anticipate unannounced visits of the order services.

Risk of detention and deportation

The MFA recalls that Turkish safety services they have a very broad competence. Their actions may seem disproportionate from the position of a citizen of the European Union. hotel warns that police or border guards may not let an unwanted individual into the country – even without formal justification.

In that case, the tourist stays returned by the nearest possible return flight, provided by the same line that he flew in. By the time of departure he will be in airport deportation zone. Importantly, consul is not allowed to intervene nor the impact on the decision of the Turkish authorities.

What can be considered a misdemeanor?

Despite appearances, it does not take much to exposure itself to Turkish services. Even public display of feelings – kiss in hand or embrace – can stay considered a violation of social or spiritual standards. As a result, it can be:

• police calls
• detention
• initiating criminal proceedings

In addition, publication Critical content on Turkey – e.g. in social media – can be treated as State insult. In that case, border services shall have the right keep the author of the alert and refuse him entry.

Are you traveling with a child? Watch the formalities.

The MFA stresses that families travelling with children must take peculiar care and take care of papers confirming legal care. In particular, erstwhile the names of parents and children differit is essential to have multilingual copy of the birth certificate.

Turkish Border defender has the right require confirmation of the right to care for the child. The absence of specified a paper may origin problems erstwhile entering or even refusing to cross the border.

Caution applies throughout the country

Although the communication mainly concerns border regions, the MFA besides recommends caution throughout Turkey, including in popular vacation resorts. Reminds me that other cultural standards apply thereand those who do not follow local rules can be held liable.

The Turkish authorities do not gotta justify the deportation decision, and detention can take place without announcement — even at the hotel.

MFA recommendations: Registration in Odysseus system

If, despite warnings, individual decides to travel to Turkey, the Ministry of abroad Affairs recommends registration in the Odysseus system. This will enable consular services to contact citizens rapidly in the event of a crisis specified as natural disaster, riot or detention.

Although Turkey remains 1 of the most popular vacation destinations among Poles, The current political, military and legal situation poses a number of real threats. Ministry of abroad Affairs calls for careful consideration and close consultation of local requirements before the journey. For many families and tourists, the journey may affect unforeseen complications that cannot be resolved on site — even with the aid of the Polish consulate.

According to the MFA guidelines, travel to parts of Turkey is powerfully discouraged, and in the remainder of the territory it is essential to be careful and to know that even a insignificant failure can have serious consequences.