As a result of the coronavirus outbreak in China in December 2019, Turkish health authorities have stepped up surveillance at border posts. Thermal camera screening has begun at Istanbul Airport for travelers from China. Health authorities have published Turkish guidelines for preventing coronavirus infection at https://hsgm.saglik.gov.tr/tr/bulasici-hastaliklar/2019-n-cov.html

Below is information regarding how to react and what to do during a possible earthquake

The EU is revising its Visa Code in order to facilitate visa procedures for travellers and to respond more effectively to the challenges posed by illegal migration. Finland will start applying the new Visa Code on 2 February 2020 together with other Schengen countries.

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs will phase in a new visa system during February and March 2020. After its introduction, visa applications can be processed efficiently, fast and reliably.