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FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Turkey.
Warnings and insurance Still current at: 10 October 2023 Updated: 1 October 2023 Latest update: Details of an explosion in Ankara on 1 October
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.
Areas where FCDO advises against travel
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against FCDO advice. Consular support is also severely limited where FCDO advises against travel.
Border with Syria
FCDO advises against all travel within 10km of the border with Syria.
Sirnak (city)
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Sirnak (city).
Hakkari province
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Hakkari province.gov.uk