Israeli Consulate General in Istanbul
Consulate General 
Israel Istanbul, Turkey
- Address
- Büyükdere Cad., Yapı Kredi Plaza, C Blok, 7. Kat, 80620, 4. Levent, Istanbul
- Phone
- +90 212 317 65 00
- Website
- istanbul.mfa.gov.il
- Fax
- +90 212 317 65 55
Head of mission: Rami Hatan
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Turkish Foreign Ministry diplomatic portal · Record last updated on 15 December 2025
At Büyükdere Cad., Yapı Kredi Plaza, C Blok, 7. Kat, 80620, 4. Levent, Istanbul, the Israeli consulate general in Istanbul serves Israeli citizens and visitors; Israel’s embassy is in Ankara, about 346 km away. Turkish citizens need a visa for Israel, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Opening hours of the Israeli consulate general in Istanbul
| Monday | 10:00–13:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00–13:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–13:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00–13:00 |
| Friday | 10:00–13:00 |
| 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
The Israeli consulate general in Istanbul is listed as open Monday to Friday, 10:00–13:00.
Israel visa for Turkish citizens
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Turkish citizens need a visa for Israel, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The application is made online, not at the Israeli consulate general in Istanbul.
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Consulate of Spain in IstanbulKaranfil Aralığı Sokağı 16, 34330 Istanbul
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Honorary Consulate of Colombia in IstanbulAli Kaya Sokak 3, 34394 Istanbul
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Consulate General of Mongolia in IstanbulAlkaranfil Sokağı 4, 34330 Istanbul
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Consulate General of Malaysia in IstanbulAli Kaya Sokak 1, 34394 Istanbul
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Consulate General of Mexico in IstanbulLale Sokağı 23, 34330 Istanbul
Israel’s other missions in Turkey
- Embassy of Israel in Ankara
Söğütözü Caddesi 2, 06530 Ankara
- Honorary Consulate of Israel in Izmir
10002 Sokak 26, 35620 İzmir
All missions of Israel in Turkey (3)
The Israeli embassy is in Ankara, about 346 km away. The Israeli consulate general in Istanbul is one of 3 missions of Israel in Turkey. Honorary consulates: Izmir. Turkey in turn has 2 missions in Israel, its embassy being in Tel Aviv.
Good to know
About the Israeli consulate general in Istanbul
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of Israel in Istanbul. It is headed by Rami Hatan, according to the records. A consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Address and contact
Address: Büyükdere Cad., Yapı Kredi Plaza, C Blok, 7. Kat, 80620, 4. Levent, Istanbul. The record for the Israeli consulate general in Istanbul includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Israeli citizens travelling to Turkey
Turkey admits Israeli citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Israeli consulate general in Istanbul is closed
The next closures of the Israeli consulate general in Istanbul 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).
Before visiting the Israeli consulate general in Istanbul
Current procedures for the Israeli consulate general in Istanbul, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Israeli consulate general in Istanbul
The Israeli consulate general in Istanbul has 22 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Israeli Consulate General in Istanbul?
The Israeli consulate general in Istanbul is at Büyükdere Cad., Yapı Kredi Plaza, C Blok, 7. Kat, 80620, 4. Levent, Istanbul.
What are the opening hours of the Israeli Consulate General in Istanbul?
The Israeli consulate general in Istanbul is listed as open Monday to Friday, 10:00–13:00.
Is the Israeli Consulate General in Istanbul open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Israeli consulate general in Istanbul do not include Saturday.
When is the Israeli Consulate General in Istanbul closed?
The Israeli 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 Israel.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Israel?
Turkish citizens need a visa for Israel, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Israeli embassy in Turkey?
The Israeli embassy is in Ankara, about 346 km from the Israeli consulate general in Istanbul.
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