Embassy of the United States in Ankara
Today 07:45–16:30- Address
- 1480 Sokak No:1 Çukurambar / Ankara
- Phone
- +90 312 294 00 00
- Website
- tr.usembassy.gov
- Head of mission
- Thomas Joseph Barrack Jr
United States
Turkey
US Embassy & Consulates in Turkey
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate general
- 1 consulate
- 1 honorary consulate
The United States is represented in Turkey by 4 missions: an embassy in Ankara, a consulate general in Istanbul, a consulate in Adana and an honorary consulate in Izmir. The United States requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Map: the United States’ 4 missions in Turkey
Map: the United States’ 4 missions in Turkey
US Embassy in Ankara
The US embassy is in Ankara, the capital of Turkey, at 1480 Sokak No:1 Çukurambar / Ankara. The head of mission on record is Thomas Joseph Barrack Jr. Its phone number and website are on its page.
US consulates in Turkey
- Consulate General of the United States in Istanbul
İstinye Mah., Kaplıcalar Mevkii, No:2, İstinye / İSTANBUL, Istanbul
Today 07:45–16:30 -
The United States also has a consulate general in Istanbul and a consulate in Adana; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
US honorary consulates in Turkey
- Honorary Consulate of the United States in Izmir
Ümran Baradan Sokağı 1, 35220 İzmir
The United States has an honorary consulate in Izmir; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.
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
United States visa requirements for citizens of Turkey
- B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
- Transit (C visa) – brief
- Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
- Fee: US$185
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
The United States requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. From Turkey, the application is made at the US embassy in Ankara or one of the consulates in Istanbul and Adana or through a visa centre appointed by the United States.
Turkey’s missions in the United States
Missions of Turkey in the United States (8)
In return, Turkey has 8 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in Turkey
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; 4 of them are in Turkey.
Travel to Turkey for US citizens
US citizens do not need a visa for Turkey: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. In Turkey, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When US missions in Turkey are closed
US 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 the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in Turkey?
The US embassy is in Ankara, at 1480 Sokak No:1 Çukurambar / Ankara.
Does the United States have consulates in Turkey?
Yes, the United States has a consulate general in Istanbul and a consulate in Adana. The United States also has an honorary consulate in Izmir.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do US citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Turkey admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Does Turkey have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, Turkey has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 7 other missions in the United States.