Enter competition to be Consul General Istanbul For a Day 2026
The British Consulate General in Istanbul is inviting young people aged 18 to 24 who live in Türkiye to enter a competition to be Consul General for a day.
Why you should enter this competition
The world is constantly changing, and young people have an important role to play in shaping its future. Their ideas, perspectives and ambitions can help address the challenges we face today and create a better tomorrow.
As we look ahead to 2027, we are inviting young people in Türkiye to share their hopes for the future and the changes they would like to see in the world. The competition offers the winner an opportunity to learn more about the work of the British Consulate General in Istanbul and experience a day in the life of the Consul General.
Who can enter
You can enter this competition if, at the time of applying, you:
- reside in Türkiye
- are aged between 18 and 24 years
How to apply
1.Answer the question:
As we look ahead to 2027, what is one change you would like to see in the world, and how do you think it could make a difference?
2.Submit your answer in either of the following formats:
- essay: maximum 250 words, in English or Turkish
- video: maximum 2 minutes, in English or Turkish
For video entries, upload your video to YouTube, set its visibility to Unlisted and include the video link in your application email.
3.Include the following contact details in your application email:
- full name
- date of birth
- email address
- telephone number
4.Send your entry to: ConsulGeneralforaDayTurkiye@fcdo.gov.uk
5.Closing date is 22 November 2026.
What you will win
The winner will shadow the British Consul General in Istanbul for a day, taking part in a programme of events.
Terms and conditions
Photography, filming and consent to publication
The winner must agree to be photographed and/or filmed during the Consul General for a Day programme and related public engagements. Photographs and video recordings may be published on the British Consulate General Istanbul’s official social media channels, including Instagram, and used in other communications to promote the initiative, provided that their use does not prejudice the winner’s dignity and reputation.
Eligibility and participation
- applicants must be available to attend the Consul General for a Day programme in Istanbul on the date specified by the Consulate
- applicants must have valid identification and bring it on the day of the programme
- previous winners of Consul General for a Day competitions in Türkiye, close relatives of British Consulate General Istanbul employees, and anyone otherwise connected with the judging of the competition are not eligible to enter
Travel and expenses
The winner is responsible for all costs associated with attending the Consul General for a Day programme in Istanbul, including travel, local transportation and accommodation. The British Consulate General Istanbul will not reimburse any expenses incurred in connection with participation in the programme.
Entry requirements
- only one entry per person is permitted. Multiple entries from the same person will result in disqualification
- entries received after the deadline will not be considered
- essays and videos must be original, must not have been published in print or online before the announcement of the Consul General for a Day competition, and must not have been used to apply for similar initiatives
Judging and notification
- the winner will be selected anonymously based on their essay or video by a judging panel that includes British Consulate General Istanbul employees
- the winner will be notified by email within two weeks of the closing date
- if the winner cannot be contacted within four working days of notification, the British Consulate General Istanbul reserves the right to withdraw the prize and select a replacement winner from among the other competitors
General conditions
- the British Consulate General Istanbul accepts no responsibility for entries that are not received for any reason
- the British Consulate General Istanbul’s decision on all matters relating to the competition, including the assessment of entries, the organisation of the competition and the awarding of the prize, is final, and no correspondence will be entered into
- the Consulate reserves the right to change the dates or arrangements if necessary. Participants will be notified of any such changes
- by entering this competition, the entrant indicates their agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions