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This guide provides information about being arrested in Turkey and what conditions are like in prison there.

• Updated: 19 August 2024

Hand luggage restrictions at UK airports - carry-on luggage, checked-in baggage, restricted items and liquids, electronic devices carried from Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt and Saudi Arabia

• Overview

  There are restrictions on what items you can take in your hand luggage and…

• Liquids

  There are restrictions on the amount of liquids you can take in your hand…

• Baby food and baby milk

  When travelling with a baby you’re allowed to take enough baby food, baby…

• Personal items

  Musical instruments Contact your airline before you book if you want to…

• Medicines, medical equipment and dietary requirements

  You’re allowed to carry the following in your hand luggage: essential…

• Electronic devices and electrical items

  You can only take certain electronic devices and electrical items on…

• Sports equipment

  Allowed in hand luggage Allowed in hold luggage Sports parachute Yes Yes…

• Work tools

  Allowed in hand luggage Allowed in hold luggage Tool with a blade or shaft…

• Chemicals and toxic substances

  You cannot take any of these items as hand luggage or in the hold:…

• Ammunition

  You cannot take any guns or firearms (including air rifles and starting…

Having right of abode means you're allowed to live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions - apply for a certificate of entitlement to prove you have it.

• Overview

  Having right of abode means you’re allowed to live or work in the UK…

• Commonwealth citizens

  If you’re part of the ‘Windrush generation’ (also known as ‘Windrush…

• Apply for a certificate of entitlement

  You can apply for a certificate of entitlement to prove you have right of…

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