🇹🇷 Is Türkiye safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Türkiye: 97 diplomatic missions from 78 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Türkiye
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Travel insurance may be void if you visit areas where FCDO advises against travel
- Consular in-person support is severely limited in zones flagged as advise-against-travel areas
- FCDO cannot help British nationals enter Turkey from Syria via the border crossing
- Sign up to FCDO Travel Advice email alerts to receive real-time updates
- No movement restrictions currently apply within Turkey, but several land borders remain closed
- Open land crossings with Iran: Gürbulak, Esendere, Kapiköy; with Iraq: Derecik/Zet, Habur, Üzümlu
- Open land crossings with Syria: Cilvegözü, Yayladağı, Öncüpinar, Karkamış, Kumlu, Elbeyli, Ceylanpınar, Akçakale
- Contact the Spanish Embassy in Ankara before crossing any of these borders to confirm current requirements
Risk areas and situations
- All areas within 10 km of the Turkey-Syria border: active fighting and elevated terrorism risk
- Middle East regional tensions: Iran has carried out strikes on US military and civilian targets since 8 July
- Risk of further attacks and sudden escalation across the region remains active
- Avoid areas near security or military facilities anywhere in the region
- Border areas with Iran, Iraq and Syria require extra caution when using road transport
- Middle East crisis may disrupt flights transiting through Istanbul to Gulf and Asian destinations
Emergency numbers in Türkiye
Embassies and consulates in Türkiye
97 diplomatic missions from 78 countries, across 5 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 4 | Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 3 | Izmir, Ankara, Istanbul |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 3 | Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 2 | Istanbul, Ankara |
| 🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 2 | Istanbul, Ankara |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 2 | Ankara, Beyoğlu |
| 🇨🇿 Czechia | 2 | Ankara, Istanbul |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 2 | Ankara, Istanbul |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | 2 | Ankara, Istanbul |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 2 | Ankara, Istanbul |
| 🇮🇷 Iran | 2 | Istanbul, Ankara |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 2 | Ankara, Istanbul |
…and 66 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Türkiye is Turkish. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Turkish, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Türkiye safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Türkiye is 2.14/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Türkiye?
The general emergency number in Türkiye is 112. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Türkiye?
Telcomia tracks 97 diplomatic missions from 78 countries in Türkiye, across 5 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.