British Embassy in Ankara
Embassy 
United Kingdom Ankara, Turkey
- Address
- Şehit Ersan Caddesi 46, 06690 Ankara
- Phone
- +90 312 455 33 44
- Website
- gov.uk
- Fax
- +90 (312) 455 3352
Head of mission: Jennifer Elizabeth Anderson
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Turkish Foreign Ministry diplomatic portal · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 11 October 2026
The United Kingdom’s embassy to Turkey is in Ankara, the capital of Turkey, at Şehit Ersan Caddesi 46, 06690 Ankara. The United Kingdom requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours of the British embassy in Ankara
| Monday | 08:45–17:00 By appointment only |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:45–17:00 By appointment only |
| Wednesday | 08:45–17:00 By appointment only |
| Thursday | 08:45–17:00 By appointment only |
| Friday | 08:45–17:00 By appointment only |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Turkey
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New Year's Day
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Eid al-Fitr First Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British embassy in Ankara is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:45–17:00.
United Kingdom visa for Turkish citizens
TurkeyUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of Turkey
United KingdomTurkey Visa-free, 90 days Turkey visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Check with the British embassy in Ankara whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Algeria in AnkaraŞehit Ersan Caddesi 42, 06680 Ankara
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Embassy of India in AnkaraCinnah Caddesi 77, 06690 Ankara
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Embassy of Libya in AnkaraCinnah Caddesi 60, 06690 Ankara
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Embassy of Canada in AnkaraCinnah Caddesi 58, 06690 Ankara
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Embassy of Afghanistan in AnkaraCinnah Caddesi 88, 06551 Ankara
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Embassy of Togo in AnkaraAndrey Karlov Sokağı 13, 06690 Ankara
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Turkey
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Istanbul
Meşrutiyet Caddesi No 42 Tepebaşı Beyoglu, 34435 Istanbul
- Consulate of the United Kingdom in Izmir
Mahmut Esat Bozkurt Caddesi 49, 35220 İzmir
- Consular Office of the United Kingdom in Antalya
Gürsu Mahallesi 324. Sokak No:6 Konyaaltı, Antalya
- Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Fethiye
Atatürk Caddesi Likya İş Merkezi Kat: 2 No, 202 48300 Fethiye
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All missions of the United Kingdom in Turkey (6)
Besides the British embassy in Ankara, the United Kingdom has 5 other missions in Turkey. Consulates: Istanbul, Izmir and Antalya. Honorary consulates: Fethiye and Bodrum. Turkey in turn has 4 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
Latest official news
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Update following negotiations on enhanced FTA with Turkey
The UK and Turkey made progress in Round 6 talks on an enhanced FTA, advancing discussions across key sectors to boost growth and opportunities.
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PM meeting with President Erdoğan of Türkiye: 22 September 2026
The Prime Minister met the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, yesterday in the margins of the UN General Assembly.
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Jennifer Anderson officially starts as Ambassador to Türkiye
British Ambassador Jennifer Anderson CMG officially takes up her role as British Ambassador to Türkiye.
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Applications for 2027/2028 Chevening Türkiye awards are now open
Türkiye applications for 2027/2028 Chevening Scholarships are now open and will close on 6 October 2026 at 11:00 (UTC)
Good to know
About the British embassy in Ankara
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Ankara. It is headed by Jennifer Elizabeth Anderson, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Şehit Ersan Caddesi 46, 06690 Ankara. The record for the British embassy in Ankara includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
British citizens travelling to Turkey
No visa is needed by British citizens for Turkey, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the British embassy in Ankara is closed
The next closures of the British embassy in Ankara for public holidays in Turkey are New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) on Friday 1 January 2027 and Eid al-Fitr First Day (Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün) on Wednesday 10 March 2027 (date provisional); it may also close for Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British embassy in Ankara
Current procedures for the British embassy in Ankara, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British embassy in Ankara
Within 1 km of the British embassy in Ankara there are 34 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Embassy in Ankara?
The British embassy in Ankara is at Şehit Ersan Caddesi 46, 06690 Ankara.
What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Ankara?
The British embassy in Ankara is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:45–17:00.
Is the British Embassy in Ankara open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the British embassy in Ankara do not include Saturday.
When is the British Embassy in Ankara closed?
The British embassy in Ankara closes on Turkey’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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