"Facing Crises: Challenges and Opportunities Confronting the Third Sector and Civil Society"
Kadir Has University
Istanbul, Turkey
July 7-10, 2010
Ninth International Conference of theInternational Society for Third Sector Research (ISTR)

Visas

For Visa information, application form and fees, visit http://www.mfa.gov.tr/sub.en.mfa?cc4e437c-6769-4d79-9017-10b63c651224. There you will find links to complete information on visa requirements by country and a downloadable visa application form.

For information on Turkish consulates and missions, visit http://www.mfa.gov.tr/turkish-representations.en.mfa.  There you will find a list of countries with information on the consulates and missions.

For Frequently Asked Questions, visit http://www.mfa.gov.tr/frequently-asked-questions.en.mfa.

Processing Times
Normal processing times for visas are two business days if the application is submitted in person, and one week plus mailing time if the application is submitted by mail. All participants are strongly encouraged to apply for their visas no less than 90 days in advance.

Letters of Invitation
For those who require a visa to allow their entry into Turkey, ISTR is happy to provide a letter of invitation. To receive a letter of invitation, please send a written request to Elizabeth Schiemann, ISTR, ISTRIstanbul@jhu.edu, with your full name,  address, organizational affiliation, fax number with dialing codes, and full passport details (passport number, issue and expiry dates, nationality, etc.). These letters of invitation will only be sent when ISTR has received the delegate=s conference registration form and fee.

It can take up to three to four months to secure a visa; please allow ample time to secure your visa.

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