The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has advised against all travel to parts of the country
The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has advised against all travel to parts of the country
The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a travel warning for Turkey advising against all travel to parts of the country. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions.
The warning relates to travel to within 10km of the border with Syria due to fighting and a heightened risk of terrorism. The FCDO said escalation could lead to travel disruption and other unanticipated impacts.
The warning states that fighting in Syria continues in areas close to the Turkish border and there is a heightened risk of terrorism in the region. Advice was last updated on January 14.
Areas where travel has been advised against include the Hakkari province in south-east Turkey and Mount Ararat in eastern Turkey.
The FCDO said: “Due to the ongoing conflict in Syria, roads in Hatay Province leading towards the border may be closed at short notice. Hakkari province, south-east Turkey
“In Hakkari province you must get permission from the local Governor’s Office to visit areas near the border with Iraq and Iran. If visiting with a travel agent or tour group, confirm with them whether you need an individual permit. Keep up to date with local media and follow the advice of the local authorities.
“Mount Ararat, in Ağrı Province, is a special military zone. You must have permission from the Doğubayazıt government office and pay a fee. If visiting with a travel agent or tour group, confirm with them whether you need an individual permit.”
The FCDO has urged British national to take extra care if travelling to this area.
Advice includes keeping up to date with local media and follow the advice of the local authorities.
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. (FCDO).
The FCDO has also issued specific advice for women travellers, disabled travellers, LGBTQ+ travellers, solo and independent travel, volunteering and adventure travel.
You can sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated on the government website.
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