Kuwaiti Consulate General in Istanbul

Consulate General Kuwait Istanbul, Turkey

Address: Reşitpaşa Mah. Değirmentepe Ayhan Sok. No:14 Emirgan, Sarıyer, İstanbul, Istanbul
Phone: +90 (212) 352 10 50
Email: istanbul@mofa.gov.kw
Fax: +90 (212) 352 1050

No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.

The exact position is not on record yet: the map shows the town.

Head of mission: Khaled B Kh F A Alkhulifah

Sources: Turkish Foreign Ministry diplomatic portal · Record last updated on 31 October 2026

At Reşitpaşa Mah. Değirmentepe Ayhan Sok. No:14 Emirgan, Sarıyer, İstanbul, Istanbul, the Kuwaiti consulate general in Istanbul serves Kuwaiti citizens and visitors; Kuwait’s embassy is in Ankara. Turkish citizens receive their visa for Kuwait at the border; it covers up to 90 days.

Opening hours

No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Turkey

1Jan

New Year's Day

Friday
10Mar

Eid al-Fitr First Day

Wednesdaydate may change

Kuwait visa for Turkish citizens

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Turkish citizens receive their visa for Kuwait at the border; it covers up to 90 days.

Kuwait’s other missions in Turkey

Embassy of Kuwait in Ankara
Embassy · Ankara

Reşit Galip Caddesi 110, 06700 Ankara

The Kuwaiti embassy is in Ankara. Besides the Kuwaiti consulate general in Istanbul, Kuwait has 1 other mission in Turkey. Turkey in turn has an embassy in Kuwait City.

Good to know

About the Kuwaiti consulate general in Istanbul

It appears in official lists as Consulate General of Kuwait in Istanbul. The head of mission on record is Khaled B Kh F A Alkhulifah. A consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.

Address and contact

Address: Reşitpaşa Mah. Değirmentepe Ayhan Sok. No:14 Emirgan, Sarıyer, İstanbul, Istanbul. The record for the Kuwaiti consulate general in Istanbul includes a phone number, an e-mail address and a fax number. Its exact position is not recorded, so the map marks the town; use the street address.

Kuwaiti citizens travelling to Turkey

Kuwaiti citizens do not need a visa for Turkey: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

When the Kuwaiti consulate general in Istanbul is closed

Expect the Kuwaiti 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 Kuwaiti consulate general in Istanbul

Call the Kuwaiti consulate general in Istanbul before you go to confirm the hours and whether an appointment is needed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the address of the Kuwaiti Consulate General in Istanbul?

The Kuwaiti consulate general in Istanbul is at Reşitpaşa Mah. Değirmentepe Ayhan Sok. No:14 Emirgan, Sarıyer, İstanbul, Istanbul.

When is the Kuwaiti Consulate General in Istanbul closed?

The Kuwaiti 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 Kuwait.

Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Kuwait?

Turkish citizens receive their visa for Kuwait at the border; it covers up to 90 days.

Where is the Kuwaiti embassy in Turkey?

The Kuwaiti embassy is in Ankara; the Kuwaiti consulate general in Istanbul is one of 2 missions of Kuwait in Turkey.