Turkey visa from the UK

Turkey tourist visa

Stay

Depends on nationality and visa type

Apply

e-Visa online, or a sticker visa by appointment

Decision

e-Visas are quick; sticker visas take longer

Check

A valid UK visa or residence permit can help eligibility

We check which route your passport qualifies for before you start.

About Turkey

Turkey, officially Türkiye, spans Europe and Asia. Visitors come for Istanbul’s history, Cappadocia’s landscapes and the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts.

• CapitalAnkara
• LanguageTurkish
• CurrencyTurkish lira (TRY)
• Best time to visitApril to June and September to October

Most visited places in Turkey

• IstanbulHagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and the Grand Bazaar.
• CappadociaRock valleys, cave hotels and hot-air balloons at sunrise.
• AntalyaA Mediterranean resort city with an old harbour and beaches.
• PamukkaleWhite travertine terraces beside the ancient city of Hierapolis.
• EphesusOne of the best-preserved classical cities, near Selçuk.
• Bodrum and FethiyeAegean and Turquoise Coast harbours, bays and boat trips.

Documents you will usually need

• Passport with enough validity and blank pages
• Proof of your UK status, such as a BRP, BRC, eVisa share code, PR or ILR
• Completed visa application form
• Recent passport-sized photographs
• Travel itinerary and flight reservation
• Hotel booking or other proof of accommodation
• Travel medical insurance (at least €30,000 cover for Schengen)
• Bank statements showing regular income and enough funds
• Employment, business or student documents
• Cover letter explaining the purpose of your trip

Requirements change and differ by nationality. We confirm the current checklist for your case before you pay any fee.

How we help

1. Tell us your plans

   Send your destination, travel dates and current UK status. We confirm which visa you need and quote our service fee.

2. We book your appointment

   We look for the earliest suitable slot at the visa application centre in London, Manchester or Edinburgh.

3. We prepare your file

   Application form, cover letter, itinerary, reservations and insurance, checked against the current checklist for your destination.

4. You attend and travel

   Attend your appointment with the file we prepared. The embassy makes the decision and returns your passport.

Visa approval is never guaranteed. The decision belongs to the embassy, consulate or immigration authority. Avoid buying non-refundable flights or hotels before your visa is granted.