Concurrent Travel
Family members are not authorized at Incirlik AB. As of 21 Sep 16, Incirlik AB Turkey is a 12 month unaccompanied tour.
Housing Allowances
For unaccompanied Airmen, Incirlik AB now has specific weight allowances. Verify with your Military Personnel Section the exact amounts authorized.
Tax Document
Beyanname - Extremely Important. A Beyanname is an official tax document issued by Turkish authorities. Turkish customs officials focus their attention on high dollar value items or products with continual black market demand. Beyanname, a written declaration between the military member and the Government of Turkey, provides customs control of personal effects imported into the country. Items listed on the Beyanname must be taken out of the country upon PCS or the member is subject to heavy fines.
Base Banking Facilities
There is no American bank on Incirlik AB. Possessing only a debit or ATM card is not sufficient as these cards don't always work in foreign machines (especially with 5-digit PINs). Members are advised to bring a supply of personal checks that may be cashed at the cash cage in the Comptroller Section or Consolidated Club. One hundred ($100) dollar bills are no longer accepted as payment at facilities on base. $100 bills can be exchanged at the Finance Office for smaller denominations.
Important Telephone Numbers
To reach Incirlik commercially from the United States call 011-90-322-316-1110 (Base Operator). To reach Incirlik commercially from Europe call 00-90-322-316-1110 (Base Operator). To reach Incirlik by DSN call 314-676-1110 (Base Operator). It is extremely important that you have all important numbers printed and in your possession, i.e., sponsor's telephone (work and home), Commander's Support Staff, First Sergeant, Airman & Family Readiness Center, etc. should an emergency occur during your PCS.
Dialing Instructions:
- From a U.S. Commercial Phone: 011 + 90 + 322 + 316 + four digit extension
- From a DSN within Europe: 676 + four digit extension
- From a DSN outside Europe: 314 + 676 + four digit extension
All phone numbers in this document are the number for the units or offices designated. Contacting your base operator may be the best option to reach the office you need. Just remember Incirlik is in the Eastern European Time Zone.
Passports and Visas
Official Passports are not currently required however, it is recommended as if the member wishes to travel to other countries on leave during their tour a civilian (Blue) passport will be needed.
In order to travel to Europe during your assignment, service member must have a blue travel passport. Please have one prior to arrival or be prepared to process and pay for one while on-station. A visa is not required.
General information on Turkish visas can be found online.
Contact information for the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Turkey:
- The U.S. Embassy in Ankara is located at 110 Ataturk Boulevard, tel: (90) 312-455-5555, fax (90) 312-467-0019.
- The U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul is located at Poligon Mahallesi, Sariyer Caddesi No: 75, Istinye, Sariyer, tel: (90) 212-335-9000, fax (90) 212-335-9102. Istanbul-specific information can also be accessed via the Consulate's website.
- The U.S. Consulate in Adana is located at Girne Bulvari No. 212, Guzelevler Mahallesi, Yuregir, Adana, tel: (90) 322-455-4100, fax (90) 322-455-4141.
