- Affected country
- Türkiye
- Location / route
- —
- Official source
- UK FCDO — Travel advice: Turkey
- Published by source
- September 21, 2026 9:00 PM CST
- Effective period
- Not stated
- Last verified
- — — verification pending
- Status
- Active
Summary of official information. Always check the official source and follow the guidance of the authorities. UECN does not issue risk ratings; the absence of an alert does not mean that a destination is safe.
Updated information for LGBT+ travellers ('Safety and security' page). Foreign travel advice Turkey ! Warning FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Turkey. Subscriptions Get email alerts Warnings and insurance Still current at: 25 September 2026 Updated: 21 September 2026 Latest update: Updated information for LGBT+ travellers ('Safety and security' page). Download a more detailed map (PDF, 1.31 MB) Areas where FCDO advises against travel Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Turkey-Syria border FCDO advises against all travel to within 10km of the border with Syria due to fighting and a heightened risk of terrorism. If you are in Syria, follow FCDO Travel Advice for Syria. The FCDO cannot facilitate entry for British nationals into Turkey from Syria. Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel. Support from the UK government While 24-hour consular assistance is available by phone or online, in-person consular support is severely limited in areas where we advise against travel. Regional tensions The US and Iran announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 17 June in relation to the conflict in the Middle East, however the situation in the Middle East remains unpredictable. Since 8 July there have been strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran in a number of locations across…
Revision history
- Active Detected at official source — awaiting editorial review
Sources
- UK FCDO — Travel advice: Turkey · 2026-09-21
