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United Kingdom visa for citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

Visa required

Citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 27 October 2026 · official sources · Confirm at gov.uk

Which United Kingdom visa?

Standard Visitor visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 6 months per visit
Fee
£135
Processing time
Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment

Apply on GOV.UK – Apply for a Standard Visitor visa

All visa types for the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom’s tourist visa costs £135 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.

Where citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus apply for a visa for the United Kingdom

United Kingdom has no embassy or consulate in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest British missions to North Nicosia are in Nicosia, Cyprus (2 km from North Nicosia), Beirut, Lebanon (243 km) and Antalya, Turkey (308 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is decided by the United Kingdom, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

British citizens travelling to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

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Travel advice for the United Kingdom

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus planning a trip to the United Kingdom can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus can stay in the United Kingdom

How long citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus may stay in the United Kingdom is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus apply

The United Kingdom has no embassy or career consulate in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus apply through a mission of the United Kingdom accredited to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus from abroad; the official visa portal of the United Kingdom names the right place.

British citizens travelling to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

British citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of the United Kingdom in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus?

No. The United Kingdom has no embassy in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The nearest British embassy is in Nicosia, Cyprus, 2 km from North Nicosia.

How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?

The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.

Do British citizens need a visa for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus?

British citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Can citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus enter the United Kingdom visa-free?

No; citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus need a visa for the United Kingdom obtained in advance.

Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.