UK ETA Requirements for Turkish Travelers 2026: Why You Need a Visa

Do Turkish Citizens Need a UK ETA?

No – Turkish passport holders cannot use the UK ETA. Turki berada di daftar nasional visa Inggris dan tidak berada di Daftar Nasional ETA, so Turkish citizens need a visa to visit the UK, normally the Visa Pengunjung Standar, before they travel. The £20 ETA you may see advertised for “visa-free” travellers applies to nationalities such as EU citizens, Americans or South Koreans – not to a Turkish passport.

Fakta-fakta penting: a Standard Visitor visa costs £135 for visits of up to 6 months, you can apply up to 3 months before you travel, you attend an appointment at a visa application centre for fingerprints and a photo, and you usually get a decision dalam 3 minggu (source: Pemerintah Inggris).

Pertanyaan	Answer for Turkish passport holders
ETA or visa?	Visa – Turkish citizens are not eligible for the ETA
Usual visa	Visa Pengunjung Standar
Fee (6 months)	£135
Long-term visit visas	£506 (2 years), £903 (5 years), £1,128 (10 years)
Waktu keputusan	Biasanya dalam 3 minggu
Earliest application	3 months before travel
Durasi setiap kunjungan	Biasanya hingga 6 bulan

Visa Requirements Checklist for Turkish Travellers

GOV.UK says that to get a Standard Visitor visa you must be able to show that you will leave the UK at the end of your visit, that you can support yourself and any dependants, that you can pay for your return or onward journey (or have someone fund it), and that you will not live in the UK through frequent or successive visits. In practice, applicants prepare:

• Paspor yang sah – it should be valid for the whole of your stay.
• The online application – completed on Pemerintah Inggris.
• The visa fee – £135 for a standard 6-month visa.
• A visa application centre appointment – where your fingerprints and photo are taken. GOV.UK notes the centre could be in another country.
• Evidence for the points above – typically bank statements, details of your accommodation and travel plans, and proof of your job or studies at home.

For a full walkthrough, see our Panduan aplikasi visa turis Inggris.

How to Apply from Turkey: Step-by-Step

1. Confirm what you need with the official periksa apakah Anda memerlukan visa UK alat, menggunakan paspor yang akan Anda gunakan untuk perjalanan.
2. Apply online through GOV.UK – no earlier than 3 months before your trip.
3. Bayar biaya visa.
4. Book and attend your appointment at a visa application centre to give your fingerprints and photo.
5. Provide your supporting documents as instructed.
6. Tunggu keputusan – biasanya dalam 3 minggu – sebelum memesan apa pun yang tidak dapat Anda batalkan.

UK Visitor Visa Fees for Turkish Citizens in 2026

Visa	Biaya	Apa yang dicakupnya
Visa Pengunjung Standar	£135	Kunjungan hingga 6 bulan
Long-term Standard Visitor visa	£506	2 tahun
Long-term Standard Visitor visa	£903	5 tahun
Long-term Standard Visitor visa	£1,128	10 years
Visa Pengunjung Pernikahan	£135	Marrying or forming a civil partnership

Fees are taken from Pemerintah Inggris dan Marriage Visitor visa page. Frequent visitors often compare the long-term options with repeat 6-month visas; whichever you choose, each visit is normally limited to 6 months.

Waktu Pemrosesan untuk Pelamar Turki

After you apply online, prove your identity and provide your documents, GOV.UK says you will usually get a decision on your visa dalam 3 minggu. The earliest you can apply is 3 months before you travel, so for a summer trip start the application in spring. Leave extra time around holiday periods, and do not buy non-refundable tickets until the visa is granted.

A simple planning timeline

Ketika	What to do
As soon as your dates are firm	Check your requirement with the GOV.UK tool and gather evidence of your job, funds and travel plans
Up to 3 months before travel	Submit the online application and pay the fee – GOV.UK does not accept it earlier
Shortly after applying	Attend the visa application centre appointment for fingerprints and a photo
About 3 weeks after the appointment	Usual decision time – watch your email
After the visa is granted	Book non-refundable flights and accommodation, and check the visa details match your passport

Leaving the application to the last month is the most common way trips slip: if your departure date is fixed, for example for a family event or a conference, start as early as the 3-month window allows.

Apa yang Dapat dan Tidak Dapat Anda Lakukan sebagai Pengunjung

Menurut Pemerintah Inggris, a Standard Visitor can come to the UK for tourism, business (for example a meeting or an interview), study on courses of up to 6 months and other permitted activities. You usually stay for up to 6 months.

You cannot:

• do paid or unpaid work for a UK company or as a self-employed person, unless it is a permitted paid engagement or event
• mengklaim dana publik (tunjangan)
• live in the UK for long periods through frequent or successive visits
• marry or register a civil partnership – that needs a Visa Pengunjung Pernikahan

Turkish Dual Nationals and the UK ETA

The ETA depends on the passport you travel on, not where you live. If you are also a British or Irish citizen, travel on that passport: you need neither a visa nor an ETA. If you also hold the passport of an ETA-eligible country – for example an EU member state – check your requirement with the GOV.UK tool using that nationality. An ETA is linked to one passport, and you must travel on that same passport.

If the ETA does apply to you through a second passport, these guides will help: Cara Mendaftar ETA Inggris, our Aplikasi ETA Inggris guide, why the UK ETA became mandatory on 25 February 2026, the akhir periode gratis dan apa yang harus dilakukan jika ETA Inggris Anda ditolak. Our overview Siapa yang Membutuhkan ETA Inggris? explains who is covered.

Changing Planes in the UK

Transit rules depend on your nationality and on whether you pass through UK border control. Turkish passport holders should not assume they can change planes in the UK without a visa: check your exact route with the periksa apakah Anda memerlukan visa UK tool before you book a connection through a UK airport.

At UK Border Control: What Turkish Travellers Should Expect

Paspor Turki tidak ada dalam daftar paspor GOV.UK yang dapat menggunakan pintu gerbang ePassport, jadi Anda akan melihat petugas Border Force. Paspor dan visa Anda diperiksa dan biasanya Anda akan ditanya mengapa Anda datang ke Inggris (Pemerintah Inggris). Keep your accommodation details, return ticket and visa decision letter to hand.

Bepergian dengan anak-anak? Anda mungkin diminta untuk membuktikan hubungan Anda dengan mereka – misalnya dengan sertifikat kelahiran atau adopsi, atau surat dari orang tua anak jika Anda bukan orang tuanya (

UK ETA vs UK Visitor Visa for Turkish Travellers

Fitur	UK ETA	Visa Pengunjung Standar
Open to Turkish passport holders?	Tidak.	Ya.
Biaya	£20	£135 (6 bulan)
Keputusan	Biasanya dalam satu hari; hingga 3 hari kerja	Biasanya dalam 3 minggu
Appointment needed	Tidak.	Yes – visa application centre
Durasi setiap kunjungan	Hingga 6 bulan	Biasanya hingga 6 bulan
Pekerjaan	Tidak (pengecualian yang sempit)	Tidak (pengecualian yang sempit)

Destinasi Terfavorit di Inggris untuk Pengunjung Turki

• London – the British Museum, the Tower of London, Westminster and West End theatres.
• Edinburgh – Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile and Arthur’s Seat.
• Mandi – the Roman Baths and Georgian streets.
• Cotswolds – stone villages and countryside pubs.
• Oxford dan Cambridge – historic colleges and punting.
• Daerah Danau – lakes and fell walks.

See also our list of tempat wisata terbaik di Inggris.

Practical Travel Tips for Turkish Visitors to the UK

• Mata uang: Pound sterling Inggris (£). Pembayaran kartu contactless banyak digunakan.
• Transportasi: contactless or Oyster card in London; book long-distance trains early.
• Cuaca: changeable all year – pack a waterproof layer.
• Steker: three-pin Type G sockets; bring an adapter.
• Bea Cukai: barang-barang lain hingga £390 (£270 dengan pesawat pribadi atau perahu) – Pemerintah Inggris.
• Keadaan darurat: 999 untuk polisi, pemadam kebakaran atau ambulans; 101 untuk polisi non-darurat.

Panduan Perjalanan Turki UK Lainnya

Note: Turkish passport holders need a visitor visa, not an ETA. The ETA details in the guides below apply only to eligible nationalities, such as dual nationals travelling on an ETA-eligible passport.

• Warga Negara Turki: ETA Inggris Sekarang Berharga £20 - Panduan Lengkap 2026
• Panduan Perjalanan Turki ke Inggris 2026: ETA, Aturan Masuk & Tips

FAQs for Turkish Travellers

Can Turkish citizens apply for a UK ETA?

No. Turkey is on the UK visa national list and not on the ETA National List, so Turkish passport holders need a visa, usually the Standard Visitor visa, to visit the UK.

How much is a UK visitor visa for Turkish citizens?

Visa Standard Visitor untuk hingga 6 bulan biaya £135. Visa kunjungan jangka panjang biaya £506 (2 tahun), £903 (5 tahun) dan £1.128 (10 tahun).

Berapa lama waktu yang diperlukan untuk visa pengunjung UK?

GOV.UK says you usually get a decision within 3 weeks after applying online and giving your fingerprints and photo. The earliest you can apply is 3 months before you travel.

How long can I stay in the UK as a visitor?

Usually up to 6 months per visit. You cannot live in the UK through frequent or successive visits.

Apakah saya bisa bekerja di Inggris dengan visa kunjungan?

No. Visitors cannot do paid or unpaid work for a UK company or as self-employed, except permitted paid engagements or events.

Can I get married in the UK on a Standard Visitor visa?

No. To marry or form a civil partnership in the UK you need a Marriage Visitor visa, which costs £135.

Does a UK visa let me enter Ireland?

Tidak. Visa UK adalah izin untuk UK saja. Irlandia memiliki aturan masuk tersendiri.

Summary: UK Entry Requirements for Turkish Travellers

Turkish citizens cannot use the UK ETA. To visit the UK in 2026 you need a Standard Visitor visa (£135 for up to 6 months, or a long-term visa), applied for online up to 3 months before travel, with an appointment at a visa application centre and a decision usually within 3 weeks. The visa covers tourism, family visits, business meetings and short courses, but not work or getting married. Dual nationals should check the rules for the passport they will actually travel on.

Sumber & Referensi Resmi

1. Immigration Rules – Lampiran Visitor: Daftar negara visa
2. Immigration Rules – Lampiran Daftar Negara ETA
3. GOV.UK – Pengunjung Standar
4. GOV.UK – Ajukan permohonan visa Standard Visitor
5. GOV.UK – Visa Pengunjung Perkawinan
6. GOV.UK – Di kontrol perbatasan
7. GOV.UK – Periksa apakah Anda memerlukan visa UK