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The British Consulate General in Istanbul represents the UK government in Turkey.
Latest FCDO travel advice for Turkey including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
Areas where FCDO advises against travel Your travel insurance could be…
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Report on a week long GREAT festival attracting 5,000 British and Turkish companies. Provides platform for business across multiple sectors.
This study is based on qualitative research in 3 case studies: Nepal, Kenya and Bangladesh
Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) report on the quality of decision making in the visa section of Istanbul, March 2011.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Turkey, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
This guide provides information about being arrested in Turkey and what conditions are like in prison there.
UKVI Istanbul listened to customer feedback and as a result made the following service improvements.
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