Index:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Basic requirements for a UK visa<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n How do I get a UK visa?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n UK visa rejection and appeal<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Table of visa durations and fees for 2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Documents required for a UK visa<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Special visa categories: Study, work, or long-term stay<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Turkish citizens are required to have a valid visa to enter the UK. This rule applies to all types of Turkish passports\u2014ordinary (burgundy), special (green), and service (grey) passports. However, holders of diplomatic (black) passports apply for a visa under the United Kingdom\u2019s Diplomatic Visa Arrangement (DVA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n A UK visa covers England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. You can enter these countries with a valid UK visa. Your passport must be valid starting from the end of your trip and must have at least two blank pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n UK visa applications can be started a maximum of 3 months (90 days) before the travel date. We recommend booking an appointment early because visa processing takes longer than normal especially during the summer and holidays seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To start planning your trip, search for flights on our Istanbul-London flight tickets<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No, this is not possible. The United Kingdom is not a Schengen state. Even if you have a valid Schengen visa, you will still have to obtain a UK visa. And the reverse is also true: a UK visa does not allow you to enter Schengen countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before applying for a UK visa, you need to be sure about your travel purpose as the application procedure may vary depending on the purpose. For tourist travel, business trips or courses that last less than 6 months, a standard visitor visa will usually do. This type of visa covers regions throughout England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The application consists of two steps: submit an application form online and pay your fees and then visit the authorized visa service provider\u2019s office to complete the biometric identification. In the prep step, don\u2019t forget to check the validity of your passport. And you should also start preparing financial documents that you\u2019ll provide, in advance (i.e. bank statements, payslips, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The only authorized address for submitting the application form and paying the fees is GOV.UK<\/a>, the official website of the UK government. Here are the steps to follow when applying for a UK visa on GOV.UK:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Important note: <\/strong>If you stay inactive on GOV.UK website for 25 minutes, your session will be terminated for security reasons. That\u2019s why you may want to save every step when you\u2019re done, and don\u2019t waste your time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s crucial for a successful appointment process that you provide your UK visa application documents complete and correct. Having your documents and supporting evidence in a scannable quality and an organized way also directly affects the assessment process. There are two ways to submit your documents: You can upload your documents yourself for free through the VFS Global<\/a> website. If you like, you can also pay to get assistance with scanning from the staff at the visa center on your appointment day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you submit your application and pay on GOV.UK, you will be redirected to the VFS Global website to book an appointment and give your biometric identification data (your fingerprints and photo) at the visa center. The documents you provide and your passport will be organized and scanned quickly. Then, together with your application, your documents will be sent to be reviewed by United Kingdom Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We recommend submitting all non-English documents with English versions translated by a sworn translator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Having completed the filing out the application form, paying the fee and booking an appointment, now it’s time to go to your appointment at the visa center. These steps are mandatory for your application to be official. Here are the VFS Global offices and their addresses in T\u00fcrkiye:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the offices apart from central ones like Ankara and Istanbul, the service fee is about \u00a377 (May 2026). They will get your fingerprints registered and take a digital picture of you. Make sure you have your valid passport and a print-out of your appointment confirmation letter with you at the appointment. Even if you upload your documents yourself online, it is mandatory that you bring your passport to the center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With the new e-visa system that was implemented on February 25, 2026, your passport will be scanned on your appointment day and returned to you within approximately 3 hours. If you wish, you can also use the paid courier service instead of going to the visa center again. The result of your application will be emailed to you once the process is completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After you have applied for a UK visa and provided your data, your files will be reviewed by United Kingdom Visas and Immigration (UKVI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n While you will typically get the result for the standard visa type, the wait time may be longer during the summer, holidays and peak season. To expedite the process in urgent situations, you have the option to pay an extra fee and get prioritized. You can track your application<\/a> on the VFS Global website with your application reference number and see its current status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Due to the e-visa system implemented in 2026, your application result will be sent to the email address you provide in the application form, so check your inbox and spam folder frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n UK visa applications are generally processed within 15 business days, and results are sent to applicants’ email addresses. UK visas are issued for a period of 6 months, 2 years, 5 years or 10 years depending on your travel purpose and application. When your visa is approved, don\u2019t forget to check the information on the printed visa sticker and on your digital e-visa for accuracy (e.g. start and expiration dates, your ID info etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBasic requirements for a UK visa<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Can I use my Schengen visa to enter the UK?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nHow do I get a UK visa?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Apply and pay on GOV.UK website<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Step 2. Book an appointment through VFS Global<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Go to your appointment and complete biometric identification<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Step 4: Check the status of your application<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: Get your application result<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n