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πΉπ· Does a Turkish need a visa for the United Kingdom π¬π§?
Yes. Turkish passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the United Kingdom before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Turkish citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of the United Kingdom or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Where to apply in Turkey
If you live in Turkey, visas for the United Kingdom are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- British Embassy Ankara Β· Εehit Ersan Caddesi No: 46/A Β· gov.uk
- British Consulate General Istanbul Β· gov.uk
- British Consulate Izmir Β· gov.uk
- British Honorary Consulate Bodrum Β· gov.uk
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
United Kingdom at a glance
Capital: London Β· Currency: British pound (GBP, Β£) Β· Official languages: English Β· Calling code: +44
U.S. State Department travel advisory for the United Kingdom: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 8 May 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: the United Kingdom uses plug types G, Turkey uses C, F.
More about entering the United Kingdom β
Your embassy in the United Kingdom
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in the United Kingdom, contact the embassy of Turkey:
- Embassy of Turkey, London Β· londra-be.mfa.gov.tr
- Consulate General of Turkey, Edinburgh Β· edinburg-bk.mfa.gov.tr
- Consulate General of Turkey, London Β· londra-bk.mfa.gov.tr
- Consulate General of Turkey, Manchester Β· manchester-bk.mfa.gov.tr
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near the United Kingdom for Turkish passport holders
- π¦π± Albania β Visa-free
- π§πΎ Belarus β Visa-free 30 days
- π§π¦ Bosnia and Herzegovina β Visa-free 90 days
- π½π° Kosovo β Visa-free 90 days
- π²π© Moldova β Visa-free 90 days
- π²πͺ Montenegro β Visa-free 90 days
- π²π° North Macedonia β Visa-free 90 days
- π·πΈ Serbia β Visa-free 90 days
The other way round
π¬π§ British passport holders visiting Turkey: British passport holders can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days.
The Turkish passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Turkish passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the United Kingdom before travelling.
Does a British need a visa for Turkey?
British passport holders can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days.