British Consulate General in Istanbul
Consulate General 
United Kingdom Istanbul, Turkey
- Address
- Meşrutiyet Caddesi No 42 Tepebaşı Beyoglu, 34435 Istanbul
- Phone
- +90 212 334 64 00
- Website
- gov.uk
- Fax
- +90 (212) 3346403
Head of mission: David Olof Reed
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Turkish Foreign Ministry diplomatic portal · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 21 February 2025
The United Kingdom’s consulate general in Istanbul has its offices at Meşrutiyet Caddesi No 42 Tepebaşı Beyoglu, 34435 Istanbul, while the United Kingdom’s embassy is in Ankara, about 352 km away. Turkish citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Opening hours of the British consulate general in Istanbul
| Monday | 08:30–16:45 By appointment only |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–16:45 By appointment only |
| Wednesday | 08:30–16:45 By appointment only |
| Thursday | 08:30–16:45 By appointment only |
| Friday | 08:30–16:45 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 consulate general in Istanbul is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:45.
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
Turkish citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel. Whether the British consulate general in Istanbul takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
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Consulate General of Sweden in Istanbulİstiklal Caddesi 247, 34421 Istanbul
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Turkey
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Şehit Ersan Caddesi 46, 06690 Ankara
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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)
For matters it cannot handle, the British embassy in Ankara (352 km) is responsible. The British consulate general in Istanbul is one of 6 missions of the United Kingdom in Turkey. Consulates: Izmir and Antalya. Honorary consulates: Fethiye and Bodrum. Turkey in turn has 4 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
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Good to know
About the British consulate general in Istanbul
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Istanbul. It is headed by David Olof Reed, according to the records. Its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
Address and contact
Address: Meşrutiyet Caddesi No 42 Tepebaşı Beyoglu, 34435 Istanbul. The record for the British consulate general in Istanbul includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
British citizens travelling to Turkey
Turkey admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
When the British consulate general in Istanbul is closed
The British consulate general in Istanbul closes on Turkey’s public holidays, the next being 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), and usually on holidays of the United Kingdom such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British consulate general in Istanbul
Current procedures for the British consulate general in Istanbul, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British consulate general in Istanbul
Within 1 km of the British consulate general in Istanbul there are 9 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Consulate General in Istanbul?
The British consulate general in Istanbul is at Meşrutiyet Caddesi No 42 Tepebaşı Beyoglu, 34435 Istanbul.
What are the opening hours of the British Consulate General in Istanbul?
The British consulate general in Istanbul is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:45.
Is the British Consulate General in Istanbul open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the British consulate general in Istanbul do not include Saturday.
When is the British Consulate General in Istanbul closed?
The British consulate general in Istanbul 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?
Turkish citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Where is the British embassy in Turkey?
The British embassy is in Ankara, about 352 km from the British consulate general in Istanbul.
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