Turkey
Warnings and insurance
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.
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 risks
There is a heightened risk of regional tension. Escalation could lead to travel disruption anddisruption and other unanticipated impacts.impacts.
British nationals should take sensible precautions, considering their own individual circumstances. These include:include:
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Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide and any specific travel advice that applies to you:
- women travellers
- disabled travellers
- LGBT+ travellers
- solo and independent travel
- volunteering and adventure travel
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
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