Indian Consulate General in Istanbul
Consulate General 
India Istanbul, Turkey
- Address
- Cumhuriyet Caddesi 42, 34367 İstanbul
- Website
- cgiistanbul.gov.in
- Fax
- +90 212 296 21 30
Head of mission: Mijito Vinito
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Turkish Foreign Ministry diplomatic portal · Foreign ministry of India: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 16 December 2025
India’s consulate general in Istanbul has its offices at Cumhuriyet Caddesi 42, 34367 İstanbul, while India’s embassy is in Ankara, about 351 km away. India requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours of the Indian consulate general in Istanbul
| Monday | 09:30–11:3016:30–17:00 break 11:30–16:30 Acceptance of applications |
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| Tuesday | 09:30–11:3016:30–17:00 break 11:30–16:30 Acceptance of applications |
| Wednesday | 09:30–11:3016:30–17:00 break 11:30–16:30 Acceptance of applications |
| Thursday | 09:30–11:3016:30–17:00 break 11:30–16:30 Acceptance of applications |
| Friday | 09:30–11:3016:30–17:00 break 11:30–16:30 Acceptance of applications |
| Saturday | 16:30–17:00 Delivery of passports and documents |
| Sunday | 16:30–17:00 Delivery of passports and documents |
| 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
The Indian consulate general in Istanbul is listed as open 7 days a week, 09:30–17:00 with a midday break. It is listed as open at weekends too.
India visa for Turkish citizens
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India requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Whether the Indian consulate general in Istanbul takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Other missions nearby
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Honorary Consulate of Oman in IstanbulCumhuriyet Caddesi 157, 06550 Istanbul
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Honorary Consulate of Finland in IstanbulCumhuriyet Caddesi 173, 34373 Istanbul
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Consulate General of Kyrgyzstan in IstanbulLa Martin Caddesi, No.7, Taksim / İSTANBUL, Istanbul
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Consulate General of South Korea in IstanbulAsker Ocağı Caddesi 6, 34367 Istanbul
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Consulate General of Brazil in IstanbulAsker Ocaği Cad. Nr. 9, Sűzer Plaza 4. Kat, Elmadağ, Şişli, Istanbul
India’s other missions in Turkey
- Embassy of India in Ankara
Cinnah Caddesi 77, 06690 Ankara
The Indian embassy is in Ankara, about 351 km away. The Indian consulate general in Istanbul is one of 2 missions of India in Turkey. Turkey in turn has 3 missions in India, its embassy being in New Delhi.
Good to know
About the Indian consulate general in Istanbul
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of India in Istanbul. It is headed by Mijito Vinito, according to the records. Consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Address and contact
Address: Cumhuriyet Caddesi 42, 34367 İstanbul. The record for the Indian consulate general in Istanbul includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Indian citizens travelling to Turkey
Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey.
When the Indian consulate general in Istanbul is closed
Expect the Indian 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).
Before visiting the Indian consulate general in Istanbul
Current procedures for the Indian consulate general in Istanbul, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Indian consulate general in Istanbul
Within 1 km of the Indian consulate general in Istanbul there are 19 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Indian Consulate General in Istanbul?
The Indian consulate general in Istanbul is at Cumhuriyet Caddesi 42, 34367 İstanbul.
What are the opening hours of the Indian Consulate General in Istanbul?
The Indian consulate general in Istanbul is listed as open 7 days a week, 09:30–17:00 with a midday break.
Is the Indian Consulate General in Istanbul open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the Indian consulate general in Istanbul include Saturday.
When is the Indian Consulate General in Istanbul closed?
The Indian 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 India.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for India?
India requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Indian embassy in Turkey?
The Indian embassy is in Ankara, about 351 km from the Indian consulate general in Istanbul.
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