Turkish visa for British citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For British citizens to enter Turkey for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
Evisa | Turkey e-visa for British citizens | Not Available | |
Visa on arrival | Turkey visa on arrival for British citizens | Not Available |
Turkey tourist visa requirements:
- Holding British passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Turkey.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Turkey.
If you are looking for Turkey visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from United Kingdom, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Turkey nearest your place of residence.
- London: The Embassy of Turkey in London, United Kingdom (Working hours: Open now. Close in 27 minutes)
- Edinburgh: The Consulate General of Turkey in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 57 minutes)
- London: The Consulate General of Turkey in London, United Kingdom (Working hours: Open now. Close in 27 minutes)
Turkey visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Turkey diplomatic mission offices to United Kingdom for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United Kingdom traveling to Turkey from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (United Kingdom) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 2,485,202 | N/A |
2009 | 2,613,305 | 5.15% |
2010 | 2,613,305 | 0.00% |
2011 | 2,664,546 | 1.96% |
2012 | 2,485,202 | -6.73% |
2013 | 2,459,581 | -1.03% |
2014 | 2,664,546 | 8.33% |
2015 | 2,512,139 | -5.72% |
2016 | 1,711,481 | -31.87% |
2017 | 1,658,715 | -3.08% |
2018 | 2,254,871 | 35.94% |
2019 | 2,562,064 | 13.62% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Turkey & United Kingdom comparison
Turkey's area is approximately 769,630 km2 (297,155 sq mi), while the area of United Kingdom is approximately 241,930 km2 (93,409 sq mi). This means United Kingdom is 3.18 times smaller than Turkey.
As of March 2024, Turkey's population is ~88.0 million people - 18,691,056 more people than the population of United Kingdom.
We have highlighted Turkey & United Kingdom’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
Turkey | United Kingdom | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 88,016,250 | 69,325,194 | 18.7 million more people live in Turkey than United Kingdom |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 235 | 222 | Turkey has 13 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with United Kingdom. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 68 | 139 | Turkey passport holders visit 71 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 286 | 348 | Turkish hosts 62 fewer foreign missions than United Kingdom. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United Kingdom travel to Turkey in one year?
The number of visitors from United Kingdom visiting Turkey in 2019 was approximately 2,562,064.
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Useful Information
- Ankara to London: 4201.81 km (2610.88 mi)
- Travel time: 8 hours 45 minutes
This page was last updated on: March 2024