Last reviewed: May 2026
TL;DR- The Turkish Embassy in London is at 43 Belgrave Square, SW1X 8PA
- Most short-stay tourist visits use the online e-Visa at evisa.gov.tr
- Sticker visas, student, work and family residence routes are processed at the embassy
- Booking runs through londra.be.mfa.gov.tr for in-person services
- The switchboard is +44 (0)20 7393 0202, with separate consular hours
The Turkish Embassy in London handles consular services and visas for UK residents who plan to travel, study, work or settle in Turkey. Most British tourists use the online e-Visa instead of visiting the embassy, while sticker visas, longer-stay routes and family residence applications still go through the chancery at Belgrave Square. The information below sets out the address, contact details, visa categories, booking process and current fee bands.
Address and Contact Details
The embassy occupies a large townhouse in Belgravia, close to Hyde Park Corner. The consular section operates on dedicated days with its own booking process.
Address: 43 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8PA
Phone: +44 (0)20 7393 0202
Website: https://londra.be.mfa.gov.tr
e-Visa portal: www.evisa.gov.tr
Hyde Park Corner and Knightsbridge Underground stations are the closest stops, each within a short walk. The consular section publishes its own opening hours, which are normally weekday mornings.
Visa Services Available
The Turkish system splits short-stay visits between the e-Visa platform and traditional sticker visas at the embassy.
- e-Visa (Tourist/Business): short visits processed online for eligible passport holders
- Sticker Visa: issued at the embassy for nationalities not eligible for the e-Visa or for specific travel purposes
- Student Visa: for higher education enrolments at Turkish universities
- Work Visa: tied to an employment contract and a Turkish labour permit
- Family Residence Permit: for spouses, children and dependants of Turkish citizens or residents
UK passport holders generally qualify for the e-Visa for tourist and business trips of up to 90 days within any 180-day window. Travellers from other nationalities living in the UK use the embassy route where the e-Visa is not open to them.
How to Book an Appointment
The route depends on whether the applicant needs an e-Visa or an in-person sticker or long-stay visa.
- Open evisa.gov.tr to check whether the e-Visa is open to the applicant's passport
- For sticker or long-stay routes, open londra.be.mfa.gov.tr and find the consular booking page
- Select the correct visa category and pick an available slot
- Print the appointment confirmation and gather the documents listed
- Attend in person at Belgrave Square on the chosen date
Student and work visa applicants are often invited to attend an interview as part of the process, alongside biometric capture.
Documents and Requirements
Document expectations vary sharply between e-Visa applicants and embassy applicants.
- For e-Visa: a valid passport, a working email address and a payment card. No documents are sent to the embassy
- 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 planned dates of stay
- Proof of accommodation in Turkey, including hotel bookings or an invitation
- Evidence of funds for the trip or stay
Student, work and family routes layer on supporting paperwork specific to the route, including university acceptance letters, labour permits or marriage and birth certificates.
Processing Times and Fees
Processing varies by route. The e-Visa is normally issued within minutes, while embassy categories take longer.
- e-Visa: usually issued within minutes after online payment, valid for up to 180 days
- Sticker Visa: typically 1 to 3 weeks, depending on case complexity
- Student/Work Visa: commonly 4 to 8 weeks once the labour permit or university file is in order
- Family Residence: longer timelines, with sponsor-side documents adding to the schedule
- Fees vary by nationality and visa category, with the embassy publishing the current tariff on its consular pages
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do UK passport holders need a visa for Turkey?
UK passport holders are eligible for the Turkish e-Visa for tourist and business visits of up to 90 days within any 180-day window. The e-Visa is purchased online at evisa.gov.tr.
How long is the e-Visa valid?
UK passport holders are usually issued an e-Visa with up to 180 days of validity, allowing multiple entries with a total stay limit. The exact validity is shown on the e-Visa document.
Who needs a sticker visa from the embassy?
Travellers whose nationality is not on the e-Visa list, or who are travelling for purposes outside short-stay tourism and business, file a sticker visa at the embassy. The consular site lists eligible nationalities.
Can a long-stay visa be extended in Turkey?
Long-stay holders generally apply for a residence permit in Turkey within the initial visa period. The residence permit replaces the visa as the basis of stay.
Are fees refundable on refusal?
Turkish visa fees are non-refundable once an application has been processed. Service charges levied by external partners, where used, are also non-refundable.
How We Verified This
Address, phone and visa category details were cross-checked against the official Turkish Embassy London site at londra.be.mfa.gov.tr and the federal e-Visa portal at evisa.gov.tr. Fee figures reference the published consular tariff on the embassy site.
