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The British Consulate General in Istanbul represents the UK government in Turkey.
This study is based on qualitative research in 3 case studies: Nepal, Kenya and Bangladesh
Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) report on entry clearance processing operations in Croydon and Istanbul, July 2017.
Report on a week long GREAT festival attracting 5,000 British and Turkish companies. Provides platform for business across multiple sectors.
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.
Kenan Poleo was appointed Director at Office for Life Sciences in May 2026. Kenan Poleo was previously appointed the Consul General and Trade Commissioner for Eastern Europe and Central Asia from 1 September 2021 to 28 February 2026. Prior to...
Latest FCDO travel advice for Turkey including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
Barbara Hay served as British Consul General in Los Angeles from July 2009 to August 2013. Prior to that, Barbara was HM Consul General in Istanbul, where she arrived in early 2004 to lead the rebuilding of the Post following...
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