The Foreign Office has warned UK tourists visiting Turkey on holiday about ‘strict rules’ for taking certain items in or out of the country. The British government updated its travel advice on Friday, May 17.
The update included information on areas where the Foreign Office advises against travel, visa requirements and customs rules. The UK Foreign Office advises against travel to certain parts of Turkey, including any travel to within 10km of the Syria border and all-but-essential travel to Sirnak city and Hakkari Province.
The rest of Turkey is considered generally safe for travel, including tourist hotspots like Antalya, Bodrum and Istanbul, though there are still warnings and guidance in place to keep holidaymakers safe.
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Turkey has strict customs rules and some goods are prohibited, while others including tobacco, cigarettes, alcohol, cosmetics, high-value…
