Entry Requirements for Turkey
A visa is required for British nationals to enter Turkey. British citizens may obtain a multiple entry visitor's visa valid for 90 days at the port of entry on payment of ten pounds sterling in cash (Scottish currency is not accepted). Your passport should be valid for at least six months on entry into Turkey.

If you are a BN(O) passport holder and you arrive at Istanbul airport without a visa obtained from a Turkish mission abroad, you may be refused entry to Turkey. For further information on entry requirements, you should check with Turkish representation in UK

Further Useful Information

British Embassy
Sehit Ersan Caddesi 46/A
Cankaya, Ankara
Telephone: (90) (312) 455 3344
Email:
britembcon@fco.gov.uk (Consular enquiries)
britembvis@fco.gov.uk (Visa enquiries)

Office Hours Local Time

Mon-Fri: 0845-1730

Local Time
GMT + 2 Hours (from end March to end September)

Electricity
220v. Round two pin plugs - if you intend
taking your own electrical items we advise taking a suitable travel adapter

Currency
A new currency, known as the New Turkish Lira (YTL), was introduced on 1 January 2005.

Climate
Turkey has a typical Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters.