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Delegation Information
Meet the mission leaders
Brian Mountford
Automotive & Future Mobility Sector Adviser - DBT, Midlands Region
Contact Brian:
Tel: +44 (0)7747 898406
Email: brian.mountford@businessandtrade.gov.ukZeynep Karamanli
Regional Overseas Specialist, Eastern Europe and Central Asia - DBT, Midlands Region
Contact Zeynep:
Tel: +90 (0)535 9401334
Email: zeynep.karamanli@fcdo.gov.uk
Sibel Bilgin Koksal
Senior Trade Adviser – DBT Turkiye
Contact Sibel:
Tel: +90 (0)542 5653060
Email: sibel.bilgin@fcdo.gov.ukYour International Trade Adviser should be your first port of call for any enquiries, and to help best prepare for the trip.
Cost
You are responsible to cover the costs of your flights, airport transfers and subsistence.
Pre Mission BriefingFebruary 2025 (exact date/time TBC)
- Overview of the Turkish automotive and future mobility sector
- Logistics of the trade mission
In Market Programme: 5 - 7 March 2025
* Programme subject to change
Wednesday 5 March Day Mission delegates arrive in Istanbul, Turkiye Thursday 6 March Pitching & B2B Day
(Outline details more to follow)Morning Welcoming Remarks Presentations:
- Automotive sector in Turkiye
- Midlands Mobility Ecosystem – UK business driving change
Pitching Session (8-10 min. for each company) Lunch Afternoon B2B meetings with auto manufacturers, OEMs and tech companies Friday 7 March Day Site Visit to a OEM (Details to follow) 17h00 Delegates can depart End of Programme
Travel information
Please visit the Turkiye travel page on the www.gov.uk for all up-to-date information on travel and entry requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
Flights
Delegates are responsible for arranging and paying for their own flights and airport transfers.
Hotel
DBT Turkiye team will get a discounted price from a hotel close to the event venue. Detailed information will follow on how to book and pay.Transfers between the hotel and event venue and for the site visit will be arranged by DBT Turkiye team.
Passport validity requirements
If you are visiting Turkiye, your passport must:
be valid for at least 150 days from the date you arrive
have a full blank page for entry and exit stamps
If you are a resident in Turkiye, your passport must be valid for 6 months from the date you arrive.
If entering Turkiye through a land border, make sure your passport has a dated entry stamp before you leave the border crossing.
Visa requirements
You can visit Turkiye without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, for business or tourism.If you want to stay in Turkiye for more than 90 days, you must get a short-term residence permit before the end of your stay.
If you hold a different type of British nationality, such as British National (Overseas), check visa requirements with the Turkish Embassy or Consulate General before you travel.
Applying for a visa
The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has information on applying for a visa. If you plan to work in Turkey, make sure you have the right permits.
Delegate Travel Information
Flight and Accommodation details deadline: Friday, 31 January 2025 at 16h00Places are limited on this trade mission, and we anticipate a waitlist will be in place. With this in mind, we encourage you to book your flights as soon as you have received confirmation of acceptance from us due to price hikes.
Once your place has been confirmed, we will email you with details on how to submit your travel information.
We require this by Friday 31 January at 16h00 to confirm your commitment on this trade mission. If we do not receive your travel details by the deadline, we will unfortunately have to offer your place to someone on the waitlist.
Trade Mission Delegation eDirectory
Logo and company profile deadline: Friday 7 February 2025 at 16h00
We will be producing a delegation eDirectory for the trade mission.
Once you have receievd confirmation from us, we will email you with details on how to submit your eDirectory information.
Logo Specifications
Logo's need to be as high resolution as possible (minimum 300dpi).
Submission Deadline
The deadline for the eDirectory submission is Friday, 7 February at 16h00.
Unfortunately, any late submissions will not feature in the eDirectory.
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