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Türkiye to United Kingdom visa requirements

Q: How much does a UK tourist visa cost for Turkish citizens?

£135 for the standard 6-month visit visa. Long-term 2, 5 and 10-year visas cost £506, £903 and £1,128 respectively.

Q: How long does the visa take to process?

Usually about 3 weeks for the standard service after you attend your biometrics appointment. Priority and super-priority options can be faster for an extra fee.

Q: How long can I stay in the UK on a visitor visa?

Up to 6 months per visit. Long-term visas still limit each individual stay to 6 months.

Q: Do I need to give biometrics?

Yes. You must attend a UK visa application centre in Türkiye in person to give fingerprints and a photo.

Q: What documents support my application?

A valid passport, proof of funds, travel itinerary/return ticket, accommodation details and evidence of ties to Türkiye.

Yes — Turkish ordinary passport holders need a visa. Turkey is on the UK visa national list, so you must obtain a Standard Visitor visa before travelling. Turkish nationals are NOT eligible for the UK ETA. Türkiye (Turkey) is classed as a UK visa-national country. GOV.UK's carrier visa-requirements list still names Turkey among nationalities that need a visa to enter or transit the UK, and the ETA eligibility guidance says other nationalities outside the listed ETA countries cannot get an ETA. To visit the UK for tourism, visiting family/friends, short business, or short study, a Turkish ordinary passport holder must apply online for a Standard Visitor visa before travel, pay the fee, and give biometrics. The standard 6-month visit visa fee is £135 from 8 April 2026, and GOV.UK's current outside-UK processing table lists Standard Visitor decisions at about 3 weeks. Longer-validity multi-entry visitor visas (2, 5 and 10 years) are available for frequent travellers, but each visit is still limited to 6 months.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-20

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-20

Visa type

Standard Visitor visa (visa required)

Maximum stay

Up to 6 months per visit

per entry

Entries

Multiple entries within validity

from issue date

Visa fee

£135 (6-month visa)

consular fee only

Processing time

About 3 weeks (standard)

standard track

Validity

6 months; or 2, 5, 10-year long-term options

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm you need a visa

Use the GOV.UK 'Check if you need a UK visa' tool. Turkey is a visa national, so a Standard Visitor visa is required — the ETA does not apply to Turkish passports.

· Tool: gov.uk/check-uk-visa

/02

Complete the online application

Apply online on GOV.UK up to 3 months before travel. Provide travel dates, accommodation, and personal/financial details.

· Apply online· Max 3 months ahead

/03

Pay the visa fee

Pay the £135 fee for a 6-month visit visa (or the higher fee for 2/5/10-year visas) online during the application.

· £135 (6 months)

/04

Book and attend a biometrics appointment

Book an appointment at a UK visa application centre (VAC), for example in Türkiye if applying there, and attend in person to give fingerprints and a photo.

· Visa application centre· Biometrics required

/05

Submit supporting documents

Upload or present a valid passport, proof of funds (bank statements), travel itinerary/return ticket, and accommodation details.

· Passport· Proof of funds

/06

Wait for the decision and collect

Decisions usually arrive within about 3 weeks. Collect your passport with the visa vignette, then travel to the UK.

· ~3 weeks

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items

Personalized checklist

Türkiye -> United Kingdom · Standard Visitor visa (visa required)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredPassport valid for the whole of your stay

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredCompleted online Standard Visitor visa application

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredVisa fee paid (£135 for 6 months)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredBiometrics (fingerprints + photo) given at a VAC

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RequiredProof of sufficient funds (bank statements/payslips)

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

required

RecommendedReturn or onward travel ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedProof of accommodation in the UK

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RecommendedEvidence of ties to Türkiye (employment, family)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

OptionalTravel/medical insurance

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

optional

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

Official sourcesGOV.UK – UK visa requirements for international carriers (last updated 17 Apr 2026)GOV.UK – Check if you can get an ETA (last updated 9 Apr 2026)GOV.UK – Standard Visitor visa overview

Application link included: GOV.UK – UK visa requirements for international carriers (last updated 17 Apr 2026)

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Standard Visitor visa (6 months)£135Single fee covering tourism, family or business visits

Long-term visitor visa (2 years)£506Multiple entries; 6 months per visit

Long-term visitor visa (5 years)£903For frequent travellers

Long-term visitor visa (10 years)£1,128For frequent travellers

Total estimate£135 — £1,128incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard service

About 3 weeks

Default processing time after attending the biometrics appointment

Priority service

Usually 5 working days

Optional faster decision for eligible applications; £500 extra and subject to availability

Super priority service

Usually next working day

Optional fastest decision for eligible applications; £1,000 extra and subject to availability

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Tourism and sightseeing

Holidays and visiting UK attractions on a Standard Visitor visa.

High

/02

Visiting family and friends

Large Turkish community in the UK draws frequent family visits.

High

/03

Short business trips

Meetings, conferences and negotiations permitted as a visitor.

Medium

/04

Study short courses

Courses up to 6 months allowed on a visitor visa.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-06-20

Reviewed by Claude Code

Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.

2026-06-20

Codex checked Türkiye to United Kingdom official sources

Codex rechecked GOV.UK visa-national, ETA eligibility, fee, faster-decision and processing-time sources; confirmed Turkish ordinary passport holders still need a Standard Visitor visa, cannot get a UK ETA, and the 6-month visitor fee is £135 from 8 April 2026.

2026-05-30

Türkiye to United Kingdom route verified

Confirmed via GOV.UK and the UK visa nationals list that Turkey remains a visa national: Turkish ordinary passport holders need a Standard Visitor visa (£135/6 months) and are NOT eligible for the UK ETA scheme.

/09 — The questions