Canadian Consulate General in Istanbul
Consulate General 
Canada Istanbul, Turkey
- Address
- Büyükdere Caddesi 209, 34394 Istanbul
- Phone
- +90 212 385 97 00
- Website
- turkey.gc.ca
- Fax
- +90 (212) 357-1000
Head of mission: Natalie Britton
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Turkish Foreign Ministry diplomatic portal · Foreign ministry of Canada: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 17 January 2025
At Büyükdere Caddesi 209, 34394 Istanbul, the Canadian consulate general in Istanbul serves Canadian citizens and visitors; Canada’s embassy is in Ankara, about 351 km away. Canada requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours of the Canadian consulate general in Istanbul
| Monday | 08:30–12:3013:00–17:15 break 12:30–13:00 By appointment only |
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| Tuesday | 08:30–12:3013:00–17:15 break 12:30–13:00 By appointment only |
| Wednesday | 08:30–12:3013:00–17:15 break 12:30–13:00 By appointment only |
| Thursday | 08:30–12:3013:00–17:15 break 12:30–13:00 By appointment only |
| Friday | 08:30–12:30 By appointment only |
| 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 Canada
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
The Canadian consulate general in Istanbul is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:15 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Canada visa for Turkish citizens
TurkeyCanada Visa required Canada visa for citizens of Turkey
CanadaTurkey Visa-free, 90 days Turkey visa for citizens of Canada
Canada requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Canada.
Other missions nearby
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Consulate General of Japan in IstanbulBüyükdere Caddesi 209, 34394 İstanbul
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Consulate General of Montenegro in IstanbulHarman 1 Sokağı 5, 34394 Istanbul
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Honorary Consulate of Colombia in IstanbulAli Kaya Sokak 3, 34394 Istanbul
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Consulate General of Malaysia in IstanbulAli Kaya Sokak 1, 34394 Istanbul
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Consulate General of Israel in IstanbulBüyükdere Cad., Yapı Kredi Plaza, C Blok, 7. Kat, 80620, 4. Levent, Istanbul
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Consulate General of Pakistan in IstanbulMeşeli Sokak No:19, Konaklar Mahallesi, 4. Levent, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Istanbul
Canada’s other missions in Turkey
- Embassy of Canada in Ankara
Cinnah Caddesi 58, 06690 Ankara
For matters it cannot handle, the Canadian embassy in Ankara (351 km) is responsible. Besides the Canadian consulate general in Istanbul, Canada has 1 other mission in Turkey. Turkey in turn has 5 missions in Canada, its embassy being in Ottawa.
Good to know
About the Canadian consulate general in Istanbul
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of Canada in Istanbul. The head of mission on record is Natalie Britton. Its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
Address and contact
Address: Büyükdere Caddesi 209, 34394 Istanbul. The record for the Canadian consulate general in Istanbul includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Canadian citizens travelling to Turkey
Turkey admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Canadian consulate general in Istanbul is closed
Expect the Canadian consulate general in Istanbul to be shut on 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), and often on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in Canada.
Before visiting the Canadian consulate general in Istanbul
Current procedures for the Canadian consulate general in Istanbul, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Canadian consulate general in Istanbul
Within 1 km of the Canadian consulate general in Istanbul there are 21 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Canadian Consulate General in Istanbul?
The Canadian consulate general in Istanbul is at Büyükdere Caddesi 209, 34394 Istanbul.
What are the opening hours of the Canadian Consulate General in Istanbul?
The Canadian consulate general in Istanbul is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:15 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the Canadian Consulate General in Istanbul open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Canadian consulate general in Istanbul do not include Saturday.
When is the Canadian Consulate General in Istanbul closed?
The Canadian consulate general in Istanbul 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 Canada.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Turkey?
The Canadian embassy is in Ankara, about 351 km from the Canadian consulate general in Istanbul.
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