Swiss Consulate General in Istanbul
Consulate General 
Switzerland Istanbul, Turkey
- Address
- Büyükdere Caddesi 173, 34394 İstanbul
- Phone
- +90 212 283 12 82
- Website
- eda.admin.ch
- Fax
- +90 212 283 12 98
Head of mission: Philippe Brandt
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Turkish Foreign Ministry diplomatic portal · Swiss Foreign Affairs (FDFA) directory of Swiss representations · Record last updated on 16 February 2025
The Swiss consulate general in Istanbul is at Büyükdere Caddesi 173, 34394 İstanbul; Switzerland’s embassy is in Ankara, about 351 km away. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:00 with a midday break. Within 1 km there are 22 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the Swiss consulate general in Istanbul
| Monday | 08:30–12:0013:00–16:00 break 12:00–13:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–12:0013:00–16:00 break 12:00–13:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–12:0013:00–16:00 break 12:00–13:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30–12:0013:00–16:00 break 12:00–13:00 |
| Friday | 08:30–12:0013:00–16:00 break 12:00–13:00 |
| 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
Public holidays in Switzerland
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
The Swiss consulate general in Istanbul is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:00 with a midday break.
Switzerland visa for Turkish citizens
TurkeySwitzerland Visa required Switzerland visa for citizens of Turkey
SwitzerlandTurkey Visa-free, 90 days Turkey visa for citizens of Switzerland
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland. Check with the Swiss consulate general in Istanbul whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19,127 | 15,047 | 3,663 | 19.2% | 72.2% |
| 2024 | 23,034 | 20,406 | 2,539 | 11.0% | 71.4% |
| 2025 | 23,072 | 20,792 | 2,258 | 9.8% | 77.8% |
2025 figures: 23,072 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Switzerland’s consulate general in Istanbul, and 20,792 visas were issued. 2,258 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 9.8%. That is barely different from 2024 (11.0%). The number of applications was almost unchanged (23,034 in 2024).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 9.8% (2025) to 19.2% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in Turkey, 14.6% of applications were refused in 2025; Switzerland’s rate worldwide was 12.5%. Switzerland received the 12th largest number of applications of the 27 Schengen states represented here.
77.8% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Turkey.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Consulate General of Malta in IstanbulBüyükdere Caddesi 175, 34394 Istanbul
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Consulate General of Peru in IstanbulBüyükdere Cad 171, 34394 Istanbul
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Honorary Consulate of Singapore in IstanbulBüyükdere Caddesi 175, 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 Uzbekistan in IstanbulLale Sokağı 8, istanbul
Switzerland’s other missions in Turkey
- Embassy of Switzerland in Ankara
Atatürk Bulvarı 247, 06690 Ankara
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Mersin
Atako International Transport, Shipping and Trading Co. Ltd., Hanri Atat Sok. No: 8, Güven Ishani, Kat: 3, 33070 Mersin
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Manavgat
The Sense Deluxe Hotel, 07330 Manavgat
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Izmir
Celal Umur Caddesi 8, 35860 İzmir
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Gaziantep
Ordu Caddesi 70, 27070 Gaziantep
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Antalya
İsviçre Konsolosluğu, The Sense Deluxe Hotel, 07330 Manavgat – Antalya
All missions of Switzerland in Turkey (7)
The Swiss embassy is in Ankara, about 351 km away. Besides the Swiss consulate general in Istanbul, Switzerland has 6 other missions in Turkey. Honorary consulates: Mersin, Manavgat, Izmir, Gaziantep and Antalya. Turkey in turn has 4 missions in Switzerland, its embassy being in Bern.
Good to know
About the Swiss consulate general in Istanbul
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of Switzerland in Istanbul. The head of mission on record is Philippe Brandt. A consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Address and contact
Address: Büyükdere Caddesi 173, 34394 İstanbul. The record for the Swiss consulate general in Istanbul includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Swiss citizens travelling to Turkey
Turkey admits Swiss citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Swiss consulate general in Istanbul is closed
Expect the Swiss 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 (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in Switzerland.
Before visiting the Swiss consulate general in Istanbul
Current procedures for the Swiss consulate general in Istanbul, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Swiss consulate general in Istanbul
The Swiss 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 Swiss Consulate General in Istanbul?
The Swiss consulate general in Istanbul is at Büyükdere Caddesi 173, 34394 İstanbul.
What are the opening hours of the Swiss Consulate General in Istanbul?
The Swiss consulate general in Istanbul is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:00 with a midday break.
Is the Swiss Consulate General in Istanbul open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Swiss consulate general in Istanbul do not include Saturday.
When is the Swiss Consulate General in Istanbul closed?
The Swiss 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 Switzerland.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
Where is the Swiss embassy in Turkey?
The Swiss embassy is in Ankara, about 351 km from the Swiss consulate general in Istanbul.
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