US Consulate General in Istanbul
Consulate General 
United States Istanbul, Turkey
- Address
- İstinye Mah., Kaplıcalar Mevkii, No:2, İstinye / İSTANBUL, Istanbul
- Website
- istanbul.usconsulate.gov
- Fax
- +90 212 335 90 19
Head of mission: Mi̇chael Anthony Lally
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Turkish Foreign Ministry diplomatic portal · Record last updated on 18 July 2026
The United States’ consulate general in Istanbul has its offices at İstinye Mah., Kaplıcalar Mevkii, No:2, İstinye / İSTANBUL, Istanbul, while the United States’ embassy is in Ankara, about 345 km away. The United States requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 07:45–16:30.
Opening hours of the US consulate general in Istanbul
| Monday | 07:45–16:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:45–16:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:45–16:30 |
| Thursday | 07:45–16:30 |
| Friday | 07:45–16:30 |
| 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 the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
The US consulate general in Istanbul is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:45–16:30.
United States visa for Turkish citizens
TurkeyUnited States Visa required United States visa for citizens of Turkey
United StatesTurkey Visa-free, 90 days Turkey visa for citizens of the United States
The United States requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Check with the US consulate general in Istanbul whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
US visa statistics
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 70,656 | 61,164 |
| Student (F, M) | 1,652 | 1,275 |
| Exchange (J) | 5,727 | 3,391 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 2,053 | 1,735 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 4,762 | 4,422 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 140 | 131 |
| Other | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 84,990 | 72,120 |
US visa posts in Turkey, FY 2025
| Visa office | Visas issued |
|---|---|
| Istanbul (this office) | 72,120 |
| Ankara | 48,782 |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025), the US consulate general in Istanbul issued 72,120 nonimmigrant visas. 85% were visitor visas (B1/B2), followed by transit and crew (6%) and exchange visitor (5%) visas. That is 15% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (84,990).
From October 2025 to February 2026, it issued 41,404, 23% more than in the same months a year earlier.
The United States issues visas at 2 posts in Turkey: Istanbul (72,120) and Ankara (48,782). Istanbul accounted for 60% of them in fiscal year 2025.
The State Department publishes issuances per post but no refusal figures per post, and these numbers say nothing about how long the wait for an interview is; check the current wait time on travel.state.gov before planning.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Consulate General of Qatar in IstanbulYeniköy Mah., İstinye Mevkii Balbandere Cad., Hilpark Evleri Yolu., Hilpark Suites Sitesi, No:2, 34464, Sarıyer, Istanbul
The United States’ other missions in Turkey
- Embassy of the United States in Ankara
1480 Sokak No:1 Çukurambar / Ankara
- Consulate of the United States in Adana
Girne Bulvarı 212, 01285 Adana
- Honorary Consulate of the United States in Izmir
Ümran Baradan Sokağı 1, 35220 İzmir
All missions of the United States in Turkey (4)
The US embassy is in Ankara, about 345 km away. The US consulate general in Istanbul is one of 4 missions of the United States in Turkey. Consulates: Adana. Honorary consulates: Izmir. Turkey in turn has 8 missions in the United States, its embassy being in Washington D.C.
Good to know
About the US consulate general in Istanbul
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the United States in Istanbul. It is headed by Mi̇chael Anthony Lally, according to the records. Its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
Address and contact
Address: İstinye Mah., Kaplıcalar Mevkii, No:2, İstinye / İSTANBUL, Istanbul. The record for the US consulate general in Istanbul includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
US citizens travelling to Turkey
US citizens can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days.
When the US consulate general in Istanbul is closed
The US 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 United States such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the US consulate general in Istanbul
Current procedures for the US consulate general in Istanbul, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the US consulate general in Istanbul
Within 1 km of the US consulate general in Istanbul there is one other foreign mission.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the US Consulate General in Istanbul?
The US consulate general in Istanbul is at İstinye Mah., Kaplıcalar Mevkii, No:2, İstinye / İSTANBUL, Istanbul.
What are the opening hours of the US Consulate General in Istanbul?
The US consulate general in Istanbul is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:45–16:30.
Is the US Consulate General in Istanbul open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the US consulate general in Istanbul do not include Saturday.
When is the US Consulate General in Istanbul closed?
The US 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 the United States.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the US embassy in Turkey?
The US embassy is in Ankara, about 345 km from the US consulate general in Istanbul.
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