US Embassy in Ankara
Embassy 
United States Ankara, Turkey
- Address
- 1480 Sokak No:1 Çukurambar / Ankara
- Phone
- +90 312 294 00 00
- Website
- tr.usembassy.gov
- Fax
- +90 312 466 15 86
Head of mission: Thomas Joseph Barrack Jr
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Turkish Foreign Ministry diplomatic portal · Record last updated on 15 April 2025
The United States’ embassy to Turkey is in Ankara, the capital of Turkey, at 1480 Sokak No:1 Çukurambar / Ankara. Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Opening hours of the US embassy in Ankara
| Monday | 07:45–16:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:45–16:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:45–16:30 |
| Thursday | 07:45–16:30 |
| Friday | 07:45–16:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Turkey
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New Year's Day
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Eid al-Fitr First Day
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
The US embassy in Ankara is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:45–16:30.
United States visa for Turkish citizens
TurkeyUnited States Visa required United States visa for citizens of Turkey
United StatesTurkey Visa-free, 90 days Turkey visa for citizens of the United States
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States. Whether the US embassy in Ankara takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
US visa statistics
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 31,353 | 41,277 |
| Student (F, M) | 2,070 | 1,381 |
| Exchange (J) | 2,213 | 2,898 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 1,201 | 1,476 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 90 | 62 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 1,484 | 1,225 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 1,109 | 462 |
| Other | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 39,520 | 48,782 |
US visa posts in Turkey, FY 2025
| Visa office | Visas issued |
|---|---|
| Istanbul | 72,120 |
| Ankara (this office) | 48,782 |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025), the US embassy in Ankara issued 48,782 nonimmigrant visas. 85% were visitor visas (B1/B2), followed by exchange visitor (6%) and work and treaty (3%) visas. That is 23% more than in fiscal year 2024 (39,520).
From October 2025 to February 2026, it issued 45,002, 120% more than in the same months a year earlier.
The United States issues visas at 2 posts in Turkey: Istanbul (72,120) and Ankara (48,782). Ankara accounted for 40% of them in fiscal year 2025.
The State Department publishes issuances per post but no refusal figures per post, and these numbers say nothing about how long the wait for an interview is; check the current wait time on travel.state.gov before planning.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Israel in AnkaraSöğütözü Caddesi 2, 06530 Ankara
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Embassy of Belgium in Ankara2176. Cadde 9, 06530 Ankara
The United States’ other missions in Turkey
- Consulate General of the United States in Istanbul
İstinye Mah., Kaplıcalar Mevkii, No:2, İstinye / İSTANBUL, Istanbul
- Consulate of the United States in Adana
Girne Bulvarı 212, 01285 Adana
- Honorary Consulate of the United States in Izmir
Ümran Baradan Sokağı 1, 35220 İzmir
All missions of the United States in Turkey (4)
Besides the US embassy in Ankara, the United States has 3 other missions in Turkey. Consulates: Istanbul and Adana. Honorary consulates: Izmir. Turkey in turn has 8 missions in the United States, its embassy being in Washington D.C.
Good to know
About the US embassy in Ankara
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United States in Ankara. The head of mission on record is Thomas Joseph Barrack Jr.
Address and contact
Address: 1480 Sokak No:1 Çukurambar / Ankara. The record for the US embassy in Ankara includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
US citizens travelling to Turkey
US citizens can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days.
When the US embassy in Ankara is closed
The next closures of the US embassy in Ankara for public holidays in Turkey are New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) on Friday 1 January 2027 and Eid al-Fitr First Day (Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün) on Wednesday 10 March 2027 (date provisional); it may also close for Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the US embassy in Ankara
Current procedures for the US embassy in Ankara, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the US embassy in Ankara
Within 1 km of the US embassy in Ankara there are 2 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the US Embassy in Ankara?
The US embassy in Ankara is at 1480 Sokak No:1 Çukurambar / Ankara.
What are the opening hours of the US Embassy in Ankara?
The US embassy in Ankara is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:45–16:30.
Is the US Embassy in Ankara open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the US embassy in Ankara do not include Saturday.
When is the US Embassy in Ankara closed?
The US embassy in Ankara closes on Turkey’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on the national day of the United States.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for the United States?
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
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