Australians in Turkey
There are approximately 12,000 Australians in Turkey.
A defining moment for Australians in Turkey was when the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (
Australians in Gallipoli
The landing of Gallipoli was on the 25th of April 1915.
Gallipoli Peninsula is now known as ‘Anzac Cove’ after the
Anzac Day in Turkey
Anzac Day is celebrated in Australia, New Zealand, and Turkey, on 25 April, the anniversary of the Anzacs' landing at Anzac Cove in 1915.[3][8] Attendance at Anzac Day commemorative events at Anzac Cove has drastically increased since the 75th anniversary in 1990.[9] Since then, approximately 10,000 Australian and New Zealanders gather in Çanakkale, Eceabat, and Gelibolu, where they hold a memorial service at dawn each year.[10][11] The Australian and New Zealand governments work with the Turkish government each year to plan the commemorative events in Turkey, where Australian officials often lead the event in Turkey.[8] People can only attend these events if they have an attendance pass issued by the Australian Department of Veteran Affairs.[10]
Anzac Day in 2015 was the 100 year anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli. This was the largest Anzac Day event in Turkey, for which planning began five years prior in 2010.
Australian Embassy in Turkey
There is not a sole Australian Embassy for Turkey, but there is the Australian Embassy for Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. The
On 6 October 2021, Australian senator
Australian culture in Turkey
In 2015, the same year as the 100 year anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli, the Australian government planned "Australia in Turkey 2015", Australia's biggest festival in Turkey celebrating
The
Australian tourism in Turkey
Due to the relaxation of travel restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fully vaccinated Australians are permitted to enter Turkey for
As announced by Turkish authorities, visas for Australians wishing to travel in Turkey will not be issued upon arrival from 10 April 2014. Instead, Australian travelers must apply for a visa online, whether their travel be for tourism or business.[20] To travel to Turkey from Australia, one must hold an electronic visitor visa and a passport issued by Australia.[19] Visas for types of travel other than business or tourism must be requested through a Turkish Embassy or Consulate.[20] Since 1 February 2012, tourists in Turkey may only stay for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period.[20]
See also
References
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- ^ a b c d Australian War Memorial (2021). "Gallipoli". www.awm.gov.au. Archived from the original on 27 January 2018.
- ^ a b "Anzac Day | Army.gov.au". www.army.gov.au. Archived from the original on 2 May 2020. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ a b c Department of Veterans' Affairs (2021). "Gallipoli Campaign 1915". anzacportal.dva.gov.au. Archived from the original on 15 March 2020.
- ^ a b National Museum of Australia (2021). "Gallipoli landing". www.nma.gov.au. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018.
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- ^ a b Ergil, Leyla (9 April 2019). "How to take part in Anzac Day in Turkey". Daily Sabah. Archived from the original on 9 April 2019.
- ^ "Anzac Day, Gallipoli". Turkey Travel Planner. Archived from the original on 22 November 2006.
- ^ a b "April 24th, 1915 Gallipoli Centenary: Turkey, Britain, Australia and New Zealand mark Anzac Day at Gallipoli". Turkish Coalition of America. Archived from the original on 8 July 2016.
- ^ "Anzac Day: Gallipoli centenary services held from Europe to New Zealand". The Guardian. 25 April 2015. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015.
- ^ "Australian Embassy Turkey, Azerbaijan and Georgia". Archived from the original on 13 June 2007.
- ^ "Ambassador to Turkey". www.foreignminister.gov.au. 6 October 2021. Archived from the original on 15 October 2021.
- ^ a b c "Australia in Turkey". Australian Design Review. 24 April 2015. Archived from the original on 4 January 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "Celebrating Australian culture in Turkey". www.foreignminister.gov.au. 6 November 2014. Archived from the original on 6 April 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f Dark, Gülşah (14 September 2015). "Celebrating Australian culture year in Turkey continues at full speed". Daily Sabah. Archived from the original on 27 September 2015.
- ^ a b "Travel Restrictions Entering Turkey from Australia". Airheart. Archived from the original on 4 January 2022.
- ^ a b c "New Turkish Tourist Visa Regulation". Australian Embassy Turkey, Azerbaijan and Georgia. Archived from the original on 27 February 2012.