British Consulate General Istanbul

Consulate of UK in Istanbul, Turkey

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Overview

The British Consulate General in Istanbul serves British nationals under Consul General Kenan Poleo, prioritizing vulnerable individuals and emergency situations while providing guidance on living in Turkey including healthcare, driving, pensions, employment, and education.

Visa Services

Visa inquiries must be directed to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), not the consulate.

Consular Services

Consulate General provides replacement passports and emergency travel documents, offers emergency assistance, provides professional referrals (lawyers, funeral directors, translators), supports British nationals following deaths, arrests, crime victimization, or hospitalization, processes marriage documentation, and offers notarial and documentary services.
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British Consulate General Istanbul