The British Consulate General in Istanbul has opened a competition offering one young person in Türkiye the chance to be Consul General for a day, according to a notice the consulate and the British Embassy in Ankara published on 31 October 2026. Applicants must live in Türkiye and be aged between 18 and 24 at the time of applying.

Entrants are asked to answer, with an eye to 2027, what one change they would like to see in the world and how it could make a difference. Answers can be an essay of no more than 250 words or a video of no more than two minutes, in English or Turkish. Video entries must be uploaded to YouTube as unlisted, with the link included in an email that also gives the applicant's full name, date of birth, email address and telephone number.

The closing date was given as 22 November 2026. The winner will shadow the British Consul General in Istanbul for a day and must agree to be photographed or filmed; travel, local transport and accommodation costs are not covered. The notice says the winner will be chosen anonymously by a panel including consulate employees and notified by email within two weeks of the closing date.