Turkey
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
The United Kingdom requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 6 missions
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · 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
- Tourist visa Maximum stay: Up to 6 months per visit
- Business visa Maximum stay: Up to 6 months per visit
- Family and friends visit visa Maximum stay: Up to 6 months per visit
- Student visa Maximum stay: Course length plus extra time; usually up to 5 years at degree level and 2 years below degree level
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.
British missions in Turkey
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- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Istanbul
Meşrutiyet Caddesi No 42 Tepebaşı Beyoglu, 34435 Istanbul
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- 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
The United Kingdom has 6 missions in Turkey, with its embassy in Ankara. Consulates: Istanbul, Izmir and Antalya. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Fethiye and Bodrum.
British citizens travelling to Turkey
United KingdomTurkey Visa-free, 90 days Turkey visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
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.
For a trip from Turkey to the United Kingdom, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Turkish citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
How long Turkish citizens may stay in the United Kingdom is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Turkish citizens apply
In Turkey, applications go to the British embassy in Ankara and the consulates in Istanbul, Izmir and Antalya, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Turkish citizens
Ireland requires Turkish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Turkey
Turkey admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the British embassy in Turkey?
The British embassy in Turkey is in Ankara; there are also consulates in Istanbul, Izmir and Antalya.
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 Turkey?
Turkey admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Turkish citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Turkish citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.