British passport · Türkiye
Do British citizens need a visa for Türkiye?
In brief
No. British passport holders can visit Türkiye visa-free (90 days in any 180).
Türkiye visa-free stay for British citizens: 90 days in any 180. Official rule. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked .
Türkiye visa fee for British citizens: none for visa-free entry.
Conditions: tourism only.
Ordinary passport holders who travel for touristic purposes are exempt from visas for up to 90 days in any 180 day period.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | Visa-free · 90 days in any 180tourism only |
|---|---|
| Stay | 90 days in any 180 |
| Validity and entries | Not stated by the official source |
| Official fee | None for visa-free entry |
| Official processing | Nothing to apply for |
| Where to apply | Nothing to apply for to visit visa-freeOfficial site: evisa.gov.tr |
Do British citizens need a visa for Türkiye?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye lists the UK among the countries whose nationals can visit without a visa. Stay: 90 days in any 180. Conditions: tourism only.
“Ordinary passport holders who travel for touristic purposes are exempt from visas for up to 90 days in any 180 day period.”
Conditions and exceptions
British citizens with ordinary passports can visit Türkiye without a visa for tourism for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
United Kingdom: Diplomatic and official passport holders are subject to visa. Ordinary passport holders who travel for touristic purposes are exempt from visas for up to 90 days in any 180 day period.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye · checkedHolders of UK passports showing British National (Overseas), British Subject or British Protected Person nationality need a visa, issued only by Turkish embassies or consulates abroad.
UK passports holders with “British National Overseas", “British Subject” and “British Protected Person” nationality are subjected to visa and they can only get their visas from the Turkish diplomatic or consular missions abroad.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye · checkedYour passport must be valid for at least 60 days beyond your permitted stay, so for a 90-day visa-free stay it needs 150 days of validity when you enter.
foreigners wishing to enter Türkiye should carry a travel document (passport) with an expiration date at least 60 days beyond the “duration of stay” of their visa, e-Visa, visa exemption, or residence permit. ... Example A: In order to enter Türkiye having a visa with 90 days “duration of stay”, foreigners should hold a travel document valid at least for an additional 60 days which totals to 150 days (90 days + 60 days) of validity at the time of entrance.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye · checked
How to apply
To visit visa-free (90 days in any 180) there is nothing to apply for: check the documents and entry checks below. For a longer stay or another purpose:
The official e-Visa website is www.evisa.gov.tr; unauthorised websites may charge extra fees, and some have issued fake e-Visas.
Consulate General of the Republic of Türkiye in London · checked
How to apply from the UK
Visas for other purposes, such as work or study, are issued by Turkish embassies and consulates; the online e-Visa covers only tourism and commerce.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye · checkedIn London, Turkish visa applications are made online with Voya and then in person at 1A St Mary Abbots Place, Kensington, according to the Consulate General's notice of 21 May 2021.
Consulate General of the Republic of Türkiye in London · checked
Fee
Visa-free entry costs nothing.
Processing time
Nothing to apply for to visit visa-free (90 days in any 180). For visas, the official sources we read state no processing time.
Documents and entry checks
What changed
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is Türkiye visa-free for British citizens now?
Yes: visa-free (90 days in any 180). Conditions: tourism only. Checked on 31 Oct 2026 against the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye.
How much does a Türkiye visa cost for British citizens?
Visa-free entry costs nothing.
Can I get a Türkiye visa in 7 days?
There is nothing to apply for to visit visa-free (90 days in any 180). The official sources we read state no processing time.
Other trips on a British passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye: entry rule, entry conditions and how to apply
- Consulate General of the Republic of Türkiye in London: how to apply