Global Affairs Canada has issued a comprehensive update of its Travel Advice and Advisory for Türkiye, undertaking a “thorough review of the entire content” on 29 September at 16:00 ET. The refreshed notice maintains an overall “exercise a high degree of caution” rating for the country but now emphasises increased risks near the Syrian and Iraqi borders—where it advises against all or non-essential travel within 10 km—and warns of possible air-traffic disruptions linked to Middle East hostilities. The advisory highlights the threat of terrorism in major urban centres, the potential for large-scale demonstrations, and the risk of kidnapping in border regions. It also reminds Canadians that highways close to conflict zones may invalidate standard travel-insurance coverage. New practical guidance urges travellers to register with the Registration of Canadians Abroad service, keep documents current and follow local security instructions, including shelter-in-place orders if projectiles are launched. For Canadian organisations sending employees to Türkiye for energy, infrastructure or manufacturing projects, the updated advisory may trigger duty-of-care reviews under corporate travel-risk policies. Employers should confirm that emergency-evacuation coverage remains valid and brief travellers on revised high-risk areas. Visa processes remain unchanged: most Canadians can enter Türkiye with an e-Visa obtained in advance from the official Turkish portal. Travel managers should also monitor airline scheduling: while Canadian carriers do not fly nonstop to Türkiye, code-share partners could adjust routings or frequencies if regional airspace closures escalate.
