embassly
SOS
Ankara

France embassy & consulates in Türkiye

Visa-free · 90 days$2,000/moSOS 112Updated Nov 9, 2026
Quick answer

France has 7 diplomatic mission(s) in Türkiye: Embassy (Ankara), Consulate General (Istanbul), Consulate (İzmir), Honorary Consulate (Antalya), Honorary Consulate, Honorary Consulate, Honorary Consulate.

Entry rules for France passport holders → Türkiye:Visa-free· 90 days
Photo: Jorge Franganillo from Barcelona, Spain · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

France missions in Türkiye

EmbassyAnkara

Embassy of France, Ankara

Data completeness100%
Address
Paris Caddesi No:70, Ankara
Phone
+90 312 455 45 45
Email
admin-francais.ankara-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr
Website
tr.ambafrance.org
Opening hours
Mo-Fr 09:00-13:00,14:00-17:00;PH off
Schengen visa statistics at this consulate
Year 2025
Applications
47,308
Visas issued
40,353
Refused
6,632
Refusal rate
14.1%
Multiple-entry share: 56%
Source: European Commission, visa statistics for consulates
DirectionsCallOfficial site
Suggest a correction
Source: Wikidata Q5369685 · OpenStreetMapRecord updated: Aug 3, 2026
Consulate GeneralIstanbul

French Consulate General in Istanbul, Turkey

Data completeness100%
Address
İstiklal Caddesi 4, 34435, İstanbul, Istanbul
Phone
+90 212 900 36 19
Email
admin-francais.istanbul-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr
Website
istanbul.consulfrance.org
Opening hours
Mo-Th 09:00-13:00,14:30-17:00; Fr 09:00-13:00,14:30-16:30; PH off
Schengen visa statistics at this consulate
Year 2025
Applications
96,071
Visas issued
79,086
Refused
15,205
Refusal rate
16.1%
Multiple-entry share: 45%
Source: European Commission, visa statistics for consulates
DirectionsCallOfficial site
Suggest a correction
Source: Wikidata Q73397022 · OpenStreetMapRecord updated: Aug 6, 2026Est. 1535

Entry rules for France passport holders

TürkiyeVisa-free· 90 days

Visa rules change often. Always confirm with the official embassy or government site before you travel. Source: Passport Index dataset (MIT), refreshed Nov 9, 2026.

France passport power

Get a notice when this rule changes

We are building e-mail notices for visa-rule changes. Leave your address and we will write when they start. We use it for nothing else. How we use your address

Document checklist: France → Türkiye

General guidance for a short trip. Requirements change, so confirm with the official sources linked below.

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months after your trip, with 2 blank pages.
  • You can stay up to 90 days without a visa.
  • Return or onward ticket.
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation).
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements of the last 3–6 months).
  • Travel medical insurance for the whole stay.

Only use the official government portal. Many look-alike sites charge extra.

Apostille or legalisation?
Apostille is enough
France → Türkiye
Driving licence abroad
Carry an IDP (1968 Vienna format) with your national licence.
France → Türkiye

Applying for a visa? Türkiye missions in France

  • Embassy · StrasbourgEmbassy · Strasbourg · +33 3 88 36 50 94See all
  • Embassy of Turkey, ParisEmbassy · Paris · +33 1 53 92 71 11See all
  • Consulate General of Turkey, MarseilleConsulate General · Marseille · +33 4 91 29 00 20See all
  • Consulate General of Turkey, LyonConsulate General · 6th arrondissement of Lyon · +33 4 72 83 98 40See all
  • Consulate General of Turkey, StrasbourgConsulate General · Strasbourg · +33 3 88 24 74 44See all
  • Consulate General of Turkey, NantesConsulate General · Nantes · +33 2 40 75 73 87See all
  • Consulate General of Turkey, BordeauxConsulate General · Bordeaux · +33 5 57 99 77 20See all
  • Consulate General of Turkey, ParisConsulate General · Paris · +33 1 47 12 30 30See all

Frequently asked questions

Where is the France embassy in Türkiye?

The France embassy in Türkiye is located at Paris Caddesi No:70, Ankara.

Do France citizens need a visa for Türkiye?

Visa-free (90 days). Visa rules change often. Always confirm with the official embassy or government site before you travel.

How do I contact the France embassy in Türkiye?

Phone: +90 312 455 45 45. Email: admin-francais.ankara-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr. Website: https://tr.ambafrance.org/.

Does France have consulates in Türkiye?

Yes: Consulate General (Istanbul), Consulate (İzmir), Honorary Consulate (Antalya), Honorary Consulate, Honorary Consulate, Honorary Consulate.

What should I do if I lose my passport in Türkiye?

Report the loss to the local police (emergency: 112), then contact the France embassy or consulate in Türkiye for an emergency travel document. Bring ID copies and a police report.

What are the opening hours?

Mo-Fr 09:00-13:00,14:00-17:00;PH off