Foreign Office issues update for Turkey travel advice | Travel News | Travel

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued an update for people travelling to Turkey, a popular destination for Brits. The Government agency has issued fresh advice for British nationals entering the country from Iran, amid ongoing tensions with the US and Israel.

On Friday it issued an alert, which reads: “If you are a British national wanting to cross the land border from Iran into Turkey, you will need to request facilitation from the British Embassy in Ankara by contacting the FCDO before travelling to the border, indicating whether you are contacting from Iran or from the UK on behalf of a relative.

“You will need to provide personal details (name, date of birth, details of travel document used to enter Turkey). This is required by the Turkish authorities.

“The usual entry requirements will apply, including that British nationals can enter without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. If you intend to leave Iran overland, you do so at your own risk.

“In Iran, holding a British passport or having perceived connections to the UK can be reason enough for the Iranian authorities to detain you.”