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French Embassy & Consulates in Turkey

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate general
  • 5 honorary consulates

France is represented in Turkey by 7 missions: an embassy in Ankara, a consulate general in Istanbul and 5 honorary consulates. Turkish citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.

Map: France’s 7 missions in Turkey

Map: France’s 7 missions in Turkey

French Embassy in Ankara

Embassy of France in Ankara

Embassy · Ankara

Today 09:00–13:00, 14:00–17:00
Address
Paris Caddesi 70, 06680 Ankara
Head of mission
İsabelle Sophie Clara Dumont

France has its embassy in Ankara, the capital; the address on record is Paris Caddesi 70, 06680 Ankara. The head of mission on record is İsabelle Sophie Clara Dumont. Its phone number and website are on its page.

French consulates in Turkey

France also has a consulate general in Istanbul; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.

French honorary consulates in Turkey

France has 5 honorary consulates in Turkey, in Mersin, Izmir, İskenderun, Gaziantep and Antalya; honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.

France visa for Turkish citizens

TurkeyFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Turkey

FranceTurkey Visa-free, 90 days Turkey visa for citizens of France

France visa requirements for citizens of Turkey

  • Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
  • Airport transit visa (VTA) – required from Turkish citizens
  • Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Fee: €90
  • 14 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France. In Turkey, applications go to the French embassy in Ankara or the consulate in Istanbul, or to a visa centre working for France.

Turkey’s missions in France

Missions of Turkey in France (10)

In return, Turkey has 10 missions in France, including its embassy in Paris.

Good to know

France in Turkey

Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; 7 of them are in Turkey.

Travel to Turkey for French citizens

Turkey admits French citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. In Turkey, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.

When French missions in Turkey are closed

French missions in Turkey close on Turkey’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) on Friday 1 January 2027, Eid al-Fitr First Day (Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün) on Wednesday 10 March 2027 (date provisional) and Eid al-Fitr Second Day (Ramazan Bayramı 2. Gün) on Thursday 11 March 2027 (date provisional), and usually on some holidays of France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the French embassy in Turkey?

The French embassy is in Ankara, at Paris Caddesi 70, 06680 Ankara.

Does France have consulates in Turkey?

Yes, France has a consulate general in Istanbul. France also has 5 honorary consulates in Mersin, Izmir, İskenderun, Gaziantep and Antalya.

Do Turkish citizens need a visa for France?

Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.

Do French citizens need a visa for Turkey?

Turkey admits French citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Does Turkey have an embassy in France?

Yes, Turkey has its embassy in Paris, along with 9 other missions in France.