Filipino Consulate General in Istanbul

The Philippines admits Turkish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.

For matters it cannot handle, the Filipino embassy in Ankara is responsible. Besides the Filipino consulate general in Istanbul, the Philippines has 2 other missions in Turkey. Honorary consulates: Izmir. Turkey in turn has an embassy in Manila.

About the Filipino consulate general in Istanbul

It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the Philippines in Istanbul. The head of mission on record is Christina Gracia Mckernan. Its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.

Address and contact

Address: Esentepe Mah. Büyükdere Cad. No:171 Metrocity Office Building, A Blok Kat:13 (183. Bağımsız Bölüm), Istanbul. The record for the Filipino consulate general in Istanbul includes a phone number and an e-mail address. Its exact position is not recorded, so the map marks the town; use the street address.

Filipino citizens travelling to Turkey

Filipino citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey.

When the Filipino consulate general in Istanbul is closed

The Filipino consulate general in Istanbul closes on Turkey’s public holidays, the next being 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 usually on holidays of the Philippines such as Bonifacio Day (Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio) on Monday 30 November 2026.

Before visiting the Filipino consulate general in Istanbul

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