Smoking is prohibited on public transport and in all indoor workplaces and public places.
Turkey has strict laws against the use, possession or trafficking of illegal drugs.
Dress modestly if you’re visiting a mosque or a religious place.
It is illegal not to carry some form of photographic ID.
Don’t take photographs near military or official installations.
Ask for permission before photographing people.
Homosexuality is legal in Turkey. However, sometimes it may lead to unwelcome attention.
It is an offence to insult the Turkish nation or the national flag, or to deface or tear up currency.