UK Visa Application from Ankara

Visa types

• Standard Visitor visa (tourism)

  For holidays and sightseeing; usually allows stays of up to six months per visit.

• Standard Visitor visa (business)

  For permitted business activities such as meetings, conferences and trade fairs; it does not allow you to work in the UK.

• Visiting family or friends

  Visiting relatives or friends in the UK is also covered by the Standard Visitor visa; an invitation letter strengthens the file.

• Student visa

  For longer courses of study in the UK; requires a CAS number from your institution and proof of funds.

Typical documents

• Valid passport and previous passports
• Online application form completed on GOV.UK
• Recent bank statements
• Employer letter, payslips and SGK service record
• For business owners: tax registration and trade registry gazette
• Accommodation details and travel plans
• For business trips: letter from the inviting company
• For family visits: invitation letter and proof of the host's status
• English translations of documents not in English or Welsh
• For students: CAS number and financial documents

Document lists vary by applicant and by consulate; the consulate's current official list is always the one that counts.

How to apply

1. 1

   Identify the visa category that fits your purpose of travel.

2. 2

   Complete and submit the online application on GOV.UK.

3. 3

   Prepare your documents and have translations made where needed.

4. 4

   Book a biometrics appointment at the authorised visa application centre.

5. 5

   Attend the appointment, give your fingerprints and photo and provide your documents.

6. 6

   Track your application and collect your passport once a decision is made.

Practical tips

• The UK is not in the Schengen area; a Schengen visa does not let you enter the UK.
• Answer every question on the online form fully and accurately, especially about past travel and any previous refusals.
• If you travel to the UK often, consider the long-term visitor visa options.
• Translations of Turkish documents should include the translator's details and a statement confirming accuracy.