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Consulate General of Turkey in Houston, Texas

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Consulate General of Turkey in Houston, Texas, located at 5333 Westheimer Road, Suite 1050. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    5333 Westheimer Road, Suite 1050
    Houston, TX 77056
    United States

  • Telephone

    (346) 439-6560

  • Emergency Contacts

    (832) 774-1861

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 9:00 AM

    🕒 Current time in Houston: 4:09 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.

Location Map

Located at 5333 Westheimer Road, Suite 1050, the consulate is near the key landmark The Galleria. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of Turkey in Houston, Texas

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • Independence Day: July 4 Flag of United States
  • Democracy and National Unity Day: July 15 Flag of Turkey
  • Victory Day: August 30 Flag of Turkey

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Consulate General of Turkey in Houston, Texas:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Power of attorney
  • Certificate of criminal record
  • Civil registration

Visa Requirements

If you hold an American passport, you do not need a visa to enter Turkey.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Turkey without a visa. The most common types of Turkey visas are the following.

  • Tourist/Business person
    • Touristic visit
    • Single Transit
    • Double transit
    • Business meeting/Commerce
    • Conference/Seminar/Meeting
    • Festival/Fair/Exhibition
    • Sportive activity
    • Cultural artistic activity
    • Official visit
    • Visit to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
  • Student - Education visa
    • Internship visa
    • Internship ERASMUS
    • Internship AISEC
    • Turkish language course purpose
    • Course purpose
    • Education purpose
    • Education in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
  • Work visas
    • Employment purpose/Special employment purpose
    • Assigned lecturers/Academics
    • Assigned sportsperson
    • Assigned artists
    • Assigned free zone workers
    • Assigned journalists
    • Montage and repairman purposes
  • Official visas
    • Assigned for duty
    • Courier
  • Other visas
    • Archaeological excavation, exploration purpose
    • Documentary purpose
    • Tour operator representative
    • Medical treatment purposes
    • Accompaniment purpose
    • Family unification purpose
    • Freight visa
    • Seafarer visa

Head of Mission

Ahmet Akıntı, Consul General

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Passport Services

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Notarial and Legalization Services

Turkish diplomatic missions provide notarial services, including certification of signatures, powers of attorney, and other legal documents. They also offer services for the legalization of documents issued in Turkey or for Turkish citizens.

Visa Services

Turkish diplomatic missions process visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit Turkey for tourism, work, business, study, or other purposes.

Online Resources

Explore the consulate and the services it offers. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in United States

Besides Consulate General of Turkey in Houston, Texas, Turkey also has 7 representations in the following cities of United States:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Turkey in United States

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Turkey in neighboring countries or regions of United States.

See also

United States in Turkey

United States has 3 representations in the following cities:

U.S. Passport Offices

If you are a U.S. citizen and need passport services (apply, renew, or replace a passport), you may visit a nearby passport acceptance facility or agency in Houston, TX.

  • Houston Passport Agency
  • Houston Post Office
  • Memorial Park Post Office
Passport offices in Houston, TX

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Nearby Airports

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This page was last edited on 11 March 2026 at 06:54 AM (EST).

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