Last reviewed: May 2026
TL;DR- Verify the current Manchester address at the Turkish Embassy London website
- UK passport holders use the online e-Visa at evisa.gov.tr for short visits
- Sticker, student and work visas usually route through London at 43 Belgrave Square
- Honorary consul work in Manchester focuses on community and certification matters
- London visa booking flows through londra.be.mfa.gov.tr
Turkish consular representation in Manchester has historically been provided through honorary consul arrangements, with the main visa workload routed through the embassy in London. Most British travellers no longer need to attend in person, since the Turkish e-Visa platform processes short-stay tourist and business visits online. For sticker visas and long-stay routes, applicants based in the North of England plan a journey to the London chancery at Belgrave Square. The information below covers the visa route, document expectations and process from a North of England base.
Address and Contact Details
The Turkish Embassy London site publishes the active contact for honorary consul roles in the UK, including any post covering Manchester and the wider North of England.
Address: Verify current address at Turkish Embassy London website
Phone: Verify at Turkish Embassy London website
Embassy website: https://londra.be.mfa.gov.tr
e-Visa portal: www.evisa.gov.tr
Manchester Piccadilly is the main rail link for North of England residents who need to attend the London embassy. Walk-in service at honorary consul posts is not standard, and hours can be limited to a small number of days each week.
Visa Services Available
Visa categories accessible to North of England residents cover the standard Turkish range.
- e-Visa: short visits processed online for eligible passport holders
- Sticker Visa: issued at the London embassy where the e-Visa is not open to the applicant's nationality
- Student Visa: for higher education enrolments at Turkish universities
Long-stay routes such as work visas and family residence permits also process through London. Honorary consul posts in Manchester do not generally issue visas in their own right.
How to Book an Appointment
The booking path depends on whether the applicant needs an e-Visa or an in-person visa.
- For UK passport holders, open evisa.gov.tr and apply online for the e-Visa
- For other nationalities or for long-stay routes, open londra.be.mfa.gov.tr and find the consular booking page
- Select the right category and pick an available slot
- Travel to the London embassy on the appointment date
- Attend in person for biometrics and document submission
Where an honorary consul in Manchester is active, the embassy site lists which supporting documents can be certified locally before the file is sent on to London.
Documents and Requirements
Document requirements depend on the route.
- For e-Visa: a valid passport, working email address and payment card
- For sticker and long-stay visas: completed Turkish visa application form, signed and dated
- Valid passport with at least 6 months of validity beyond planned return and two blank pages
- Two biometric photographs to Turkish specification
- Proof of UK residence, such as a Council Tax bill, BRP or share code
- Travel medical insurance covering the dates of stay
- Proof of accommodation in Turkey
- Evidence of funds for the trip or stay
Student, work and family routes add documents tied to the purpose of stay, including university acceptance letters, labour permits and family certificates.
Processing Times and Fees
Processing standards follow the Turkish framework regardless of where the applicant lives in the UK.
- e-Visa: usually issued within minutes after online payment
- Sticker Visa: typically 1 to 3 weeks
- Student/Work Visa: commonly 4 to 8 weeks
- Family Residence Permit: longer timelines, sometimes several months
- Fees vary by nationality and visa category and are published on the embassy site
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a full Turkish consulate in Manchester?
Manchester is generally served by an honorary consul arrangement rather than a full career consulate. The current arrangement is listed on the London embassy site, which is the authoritative source.
Can British tourists apply for an e-Visa from Manchester?
Yes. The e-Visa is a fully online process and can be filed from anywhere in the UK. The application uses the passport, an email address and a payment card to complete the transaction.
Where are biometric appointments held?
Biometric capture for sticker and long-stay visas takes place at the London embassy at 43 Belgrave Square. Travel from Manchester to London is normally needed on the appointment date.
Are honorary consul certifications accepted in Turkey?
Certifications by an active honorary consul, where offered, can be accepted as part of a wider visa or residence file. The embassy site lists which documents can be handled at each post.
How can I verify the current Manchester contact?
The London embassy site at londra.be.mfa.gov.tr lists active honorary consuls in the UK along with their up-to-date contact details. The switchboard can also confirm the current arrangement.
How We Verified This
This article uses the most recent guidance posted by the Turkish Embassy London at londra.be.mfa.gov.tr regarding consular roles in the UK and visa routing. e-Visa process details reflect the federal portal at evisa.gov.tr.
