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France visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
- Where to apply
- 7 missions
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at tr.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
- Tourist visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Business visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Family and friends visit visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Student visa Validity: VLS-TS from four months to one year; then a one-year card, followed by a multi-year card for the rest of the degree.
For the tourist visa, France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Turkey
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- Consulate General of France in Istanbul
İstiklal Caddesi 4, 34435 İstanbul
Today 09:00–13:00, 14:30–16:30 -
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- Honorary Consulate of France in İskenderun
İbrahim Karaoğlanoğlu Caddesi 46, 31230 İskenderun
Today 08:30–17:30 - Honorary Consulate of France in Gaziantep
Kürşat Tüzmen Bulvarı 15, 27560 Gaziantep
- Honorary Consulate of France in Antalya
İskele Caddesi 72, 07100 Antalya
All missions of France in Turkey
France has 7 missions in Turkey, with its embassy in Ankara. Consulates: Istanbul. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Mersin, Izmir, İskenderun, Gaziantep and Antalya.
France: visa decisions in Turkey
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 140,104 | 118,710 | 19,586 | 14.2% | 40.4% |
| 2024 | 151,640 | 129,947 | 21,390 | 14.1% | 36.9% |
| 2025 | 143,379 | 119,439 | 21,837 | 15.5% | 48.4% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Turkey (Istanbul and Ankara) received 143,379 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 119,439. 15.5% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 14.1%. Applications fell by 5% compared with 2024 (151,640).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 14.6% of the applications lodged in Turkey that year, from 3.5% at the consulates of Portugal to 35.5% at those of Lithuania. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the 3rd most applied-for Schengen state in Turkey.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Turkey, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
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
French citizens travelling to Turkey
FranceTurkey Visa-free, 90 days Turkey visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Turkish citizens planning a trip to France can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Turkish citizens can stay in France
How long Turkish citizens may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Turkish citizens apply
In Turkey, applications go to the French embassy in Ankara and the consulate in Istanbul, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Turkish citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Turkish citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Turkish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Turkey
French citizens can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for France?
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Where is the French embassy in Turkey?
The French embassy in Turkey is in Ankara; there is also a consulate in Istanbul.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Turkey?
French citizens can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Turkish citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Turkish citizens need a visa for France obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.