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The British Consulate General in Istanbul represents the UK government in Turkey.
Latest FCDO travel advice for Turkey including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
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Fifth report on the UK's progress in implementing the Council of Europe convention on combating violence against women and domestic violence.
UK Visas and Immigration's response to the Independent Chief Inspector's report on decision making quality in the Istanbul visa section.
Report on a week long GREAT festival attracting 5,000 British and Turkish companies. Provides platform for business across multiple sectors.
This study is based on qualitative research in 3 case studies: Nepal, Kenya and Bangladesh
The Home Office response to the Independent Chief Inspector’s report 'An interim re-inspection of family reunion applications received at the Istanbul entry clearance decision making centre’.
UKVI Istanbul listened to customer feedback and as a result made the following service improvements.
Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) report on the quality of decision making in the visa section of Istanbul, March 2011.
The Home Office response to the Independent Chief Inspector’s report 'An inspection of entry clearance processing operations in Croydon and Istanbul’.
Fourth progress report on the UK's progress toward ratification of the Istanbul Convention, and measures taken forward since the third progress report.
This guide provides information about being arrested in Turkey and what conditions are like in prison there.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Turkey, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Second progress report on the UK's progress toward ratification of the Istanbul Convention, and measures taken forward since the first progress report.
Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) report on entry clearance processing operations in Croydon and Istanbul, July 2017.
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