Immigration rules
The Ankara Agreement route has closed: what now?
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Key facts
- New applications
- Closed
- Extensions
- Open to existing holders, no fee
- Child dependants
- Under 21 may join
- Settlement
- ILR possible after 5 years
The Turkish Businessperson and Turkish Worker routes are closed to new applicants; gov.uk lists both among closed work visas.
For existing holders
Extensions remain available and carry no fee, though decisions usually take around six months. Children under 21 may join, and settlement is possible after five years.
Realistic alternatives
Skilled Worker, Global Talent, Innovator Founder, or the Student then Graduate path.
Official sources
Fees and rules can be changed by the Home Office at any time. We confirm the current figures from these pages before every application.
