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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 Briefing11 February 2025 at 11h30-12h30
- 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 Hotel: Holiday Inn Tuzla Bay
Thursday 6 March Future Mobility Seminar and B2B Meetings Location: Holiday Inn Tuzla Bay (TBC) 09h30 Registration and networking 10h00 Welcoming Remarks 10h05 Keynote Presentations:
- UK – The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited (SMMT)
- Turkey – Automotive Manufacturers’ Association (OSD)
10h30 UK company presentations
(6 min. for each company)11h20 Coffee break 11h30 UK company presentations
(6 min. for each company)12h30 Lunch 14h00 20 minute B2B meetings with auto manufacturers, OEMs and tech companies 17h00 Wrap up with UK delegates 18h00 Close Friday 7 March Site Visit (Details to follow)
Depart and return to: Holiday Inn Tuzla Bay08h00 Pick up from hotel 09h30 Site Visit 15h00 Drop off at hotel Delegates 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
We have received a discounted rate for the mission delegates from Holiday Inn Tuzla Bay, which is close to the event venue.
- We request the delegates to book their rooms via direct e-mail to Mr. Mustafa Ozcan on email: mustafa.ozcan@hiistanbultuzla.com with ‘British Consulate General Istanbul – Delegation’ as the subject of your e-mail.
- Mustafa Ozcan will send you a reservation confirmation email.
- Please 'cc' the trade mission lead Zeynep, in your email about your hotel booking so that we can keep a track of bookings:
E: zeynep.karamanli@fcdo.gov.uk- Breakfast is included, whereas 10% VAT and 2% accommodation tax will be added to the prices below.
- Pre-payment before arrival is not required. Payments will be made during check-in. Credit cards are accepted.
Hotel Address Prices Holiday Inn Tuzla Bay 111 Guzelyali Mah. Sahil
Bulvari No: 72,Tuzla, Istanbul
40.85614792823003,
29.2796535619511Standard Room
€100/night for single + 12% taxes
€120/night for double + 12% taxes
Hotel Google Map Location: https://goo.gl/maps/S1u81BfnyJPcuZLi9
Airport
Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) is recommended as it is much closer to Tuzla area.
• Taxi prices below are for guidance only.
• Please note that taxis are yellow cabs.
• Turquoise and black taxis have higher rates..
• Meters are compulsory.
SAW Sabiha Gokcen Airport to the Tuzla – Holiday Inn:
14 km. Yellow taxi costs approximately 350 TL.
IST Istanbul Airport to Tuzla – Holiday Inn:
80 km. Yellow taxi costs approximately 1,900 TL.
Pulic Transport
You will need an Istanbul Card to use public transport, which is available at the vending machines at SAW metro station.Site Visit Transfers
The DBT team will arrange transfers for the site visit on 7 March.
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.
Exchanging Money
- Always use Official Bureau de Change, or Banks
- 24 hour Bureau de Change available at the Airport
- Turkish Lira can be drawn at most cash point (ATM) machines using debit cards
Credit Card Use
- Widespread use around the country in shops, restaurants and hotels and even markets.
- Sometimes a percentage is added for using a credit card (between 2 and 10%).
- Can also be used in a lot of the taxis – those who accept a CC will have signs on car doors.
- Ensure your bank/credit card provider is aware you are in Turkey as cards may become blocked due to high levels of fraud worldwide.
Other useful information
- Tipping. Usually 10% in restaurants only.
- Bargaining/haggling is acceptable in touristic shops and expected in markets.
- Tap water is not usually drinkable. Bottled water costs about £0.20 per litre.
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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