British visa for Turkish citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Turkish passport holders visiting United Kingdom for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Turkish citizens to enter United Kingdom for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | United Kingdom e-visa for Turkish citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | United Kingdom visa on arrival for Turkish citizens | Not Available | |
United Kingdom tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Turkish passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in United Kingdom.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from United Kingdom.
If you are looking for United Kingdom visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Turkey, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of United Kingdom nearest your place of residence.
- Ankara: The Embassy of United Kingdom in Ankara, Turkey (Working hours: Open now. Close in 39 minutes)
- Bodrum: The Consulate of United Kingdom in Bodrum, Turkey (Working hours: Open now. Close in 39 minutes)
- Antalya: The Consulate of United Kingdom in Antalya, Turkey (Working hours: Open now. Close in 39 minutes)
- Marmaris: The Consulate of United Kingdom in Marmaris, Turkey (Working hours: Open now. Close in 39 minutes)
- Izmir: The Consulate of United Kingdom in Izmir, Turkey (Working hours: Open now. Close in 39 minutes)
- Istanbul: The Consulate General of United Kingdom in Istanbul, Turkey (Working hours: Open now. Close in 39 minutes)
United Kingdom visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest United Kingdom diplomatic mission offices to Turkey for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Turkey traveling to United Kingdom from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Turkey) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 127,260 | N/A |
| 2009 | 119,700 | -5.94% |
| 2010 | 122,219 | 2.10% |
| 2011 | 126,000 | 3.09% |
| 2012 | 145,000 | 15.08% |
| 2013 | 154,000 | 6.21% |
| 2014 | 196,000 | 27.27% |
| 2015 | 192,000 | -2.04% |
| 2016 | 196,000 | 2.08% |
| 2017 | 230,000 | 17.35% |
| 2018 | 177,000 | -23.04% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
United Kingdom & Turkey comparison
United Kingdom's area is approximately 241,930 km2 (93,409 sq mi), while the area of Turkey is approximately 769,630 km2 (297,155 sq mi). This means Turkey is 3.18 times bigger than United Kingdom.
As of April 2024, United Kingdom's population is ~69.3 million people - 18,691,056 fewer people than the population of Turkey.
We have highlighted United Kingdom & Turkey’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| United Kingdom | Turkey | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 69,325,194 | 88,016,250 | 18.7 million fewer people live in United Kingdom than Turkey |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 222 | 235 | United Kingdom has 13 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Turkey. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 139 | 68 | United Kingdom passport holders can visit 71 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 348 | 286 | British hosts 62 more foreign missions than Turkey. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Turkey travel to United Kingdom in one year?
The number of visitors from Turkey visiting United Kingdom in 2018 was approximately 177,000.
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