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. Turkiet finns på UK:s visum national list och finns inte på ETA National List, so Turkish citizens need a visa to visit the UK, normally the Standard Visitor visa, 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.

Viktiga fakta: 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 inom 3 veckor (source: GOV.UK).

Fråga	Answer for Turkish passport holders
ETA or visa?	Visa – Turkish citizens are not eligible for the ETA
Usual visa	Standard Visitor visa
Fee (6 months)	£135
Long-term visit visas	£506 (2 years), £903 (5 years), £1,128 (10 years)
Beslutstid	Vanligtvis inom 3 veckor
Earliest application	3 months before travel
Längd på varje besök	Vanligtvis upp till 6 månader

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:

• Giltigt pass – it should be valid for the whole of your stay.
• The online application – completed on GOV.UK.
• 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 Guide för ansökan om brittiskt turistvisum.

How to Apply from Turkey: Step-by-Step

1. Confirm what you need with the official kontrollera om du behöver ett UK-visum verktyg, med hjälp av passet du kommer att resa med.
2. Apply online through GOV.UK – no earlier than 3 months before your trip.
3. Betala visumavgiften.
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. Vänta på beslutet – vanligtvis inom 3 veckor – innan du bokar något som du inte kan avboka.

UK Visitor Visa Fees for Turkish Citizens in 2026

Visa	Avgift	Vad det täcker
Standard Visitor visa	£135	Besök på upp till 6 månader
Long-term Standard Visitor visa	£506	2 år
Long-term Standard Visitor visa	£903	5 år
Long-term Standard Visitor visa	£1,128	10 years
Giftvistumvistum	£135	Att gifta sig eller bilda ett civil partnerskap

Fees are taken from GOV.UK och 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.

Handläggningstid för turkiska sökande

After you apply online, prove your identity and provide your documents, GOV.UK says you will usually get a decision on your visa inom 3 veckor. 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

När	Vad du kan göra
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.

Vad Du Kan och Inte Kan Göra Som Besökare

Enligt uppgift från GOV.UK, 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
• få offentliga medel (bidrag)
• live in the UK for long periods through frequent or successive visits
• marry or register a civil partnership – that needs a Giftvistumvistum

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: Hur man ansöker om ETA i Storbritannien, our ETA-app för Storbritannien guide, why the UK ETA became mandatory on 25 February 2026, the slutet på skonfristperioden och Vad gör du om din ETA i Storbritannien avslås?. Our overview Vem behöver en ETA i Storbritannien? 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 kontrollera om du behöver ett UK-visum tool before you book a connection through a UK airport.

At UK Border Control: What Turkish Travellers Should Expect

Turkiska pass finns inte på GOV.UK’s lista över pass som kan använda ePassport-grindarna, så du kommer att träffa en Border Force-officer. Ditt pass och visum kontrolleras och du kommer vanligtvis att bli tillfrågad varför du kommer till Storbritannien (GOV.UK). Keep your accommodation details, return ticket and visa decision letter to hand.

Reser du med barn? Du kan bli ombedd att bevisa din relation till dem – till exempel med ett födelsebevis eller adoptionsbevis, eller ett brev från barnets förälder om du inte är föräldern (

UK ETA vs UK Visitor Visa for Turkish Travellers

Funktion	STORBRITANNIEN ETA	Standard Visitor visa
Open to Turkish passport holders?	Nej	Ja
Avgift	£20	£135 (6 månader)
Beslut	Vanligtvis inom en dag; upp till 3 arbetsdagar	Vanligtvis inom 3 veckor
Appointment needed	Nej	Yes – visa application centre
Längd på varje besök	Upp till 6 månader	Vanligtvis upp till 6 månader
Arbete	Nej (snäva undantag)	Nej (snäva undantag)

De bästa destinationerna i Storbritannien för turkiska besökare

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

See also our list of Storbritanniens främsta turistattraktioner.

Practical Travel Tips for Turkish Visitors to the UK

• Valuta: Brittiska pund (£). Kontaktlös kortbetalning används flitigt.
• Transport: contactless or Oyster card in London; book long-distance trains early.
• Väder: changeable all year – pack a waterproof layer.
• Strömuttag: three-pin Type G sockets; bring an adapter.
• Tull: övriga varor upp till £390 (£270 med privat flygplan eller båt) – GOV.UK.
• Nödsituationer: 999 för polis, brandkår eller ambulans; 101 för icke-nödfall polisen.

Fler turkiska UK-reseGuider

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.

• Turkiska medborgare: UK ETA kostar nu £ 20 - Komplett guide 2026
• Reseguide från Turkiet till Storbritannien 2026: ETA, inreseregler och 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?

Ett standardbesökarvisum för upp till 6 månader kostar £135. Långtidsbesöksvisum kostar £506 (2 år), £903 (5 år) och £1,128 (10 år).

Hur lång tid tar ett UK-visitumansökan?

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.

Kan jag arbeta i Storbritannien med ett besöksvisum?

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?

Nej. Ett UK-visum är tillstånd för endast Storbritannien. Irland har sina egna inresebestämmelser.

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.

Officiella källor och referenser

1. Immigration Rules – Appendix Visitor: Visa national list
2. Immigration Rules – Appendix ETA National List
3. GOV.UK – Standard Visitor
4. GOV.UK – Ansökan om Standard Visitor-visum
5. GOV.UK – Marriage Visitor-visum
6. GOV.UK – Vid gränskontroll
7. GOV.UK – Kontrollera om du behöver UK ETA-visum