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Embassy of Turkey in Washington D.C., United States

Embassy of Turkey in Washington D.C., United States, located at 2525 Massachusetts Ave NW. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Turkey, or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    2525 Massachusetts Ave NW
    Washington, D.C. 20008
    United States
  • Telephone

    (202) 612-6700

    (202) 612-6701

  • Fax

    (202) 612-6744

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

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

    🕒 Current time in Washington, D.C.: 4:07 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    Washington D.C., Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland.

Location Map

Located at 2525 Massachusetts Ave NW, the embassy is near key landmarks like Dupont Circle and Georgetown Waterfront Park. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Turkey in Washington D.C., United States

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy 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 Embassy of Turkey in Washington D.C., United States:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Certificate of criminal record
  • Acquisition of Turkish citizenship
  • Renunciation of Turkish citizenship

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

Sedat Önal, Ambassador

Related: List of ambassadors of Turkey to the United States

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Passport Services

Turkish embassies and consulates assist Turkish citizens with passport applications, renewals, and replacements.

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 embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in United States

Besides Embassy of Turkey in Washington D.C., United States, 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:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Dupont Circle (0.83 miles away)

    Washington, DC 20036

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  • Georgetown Waterfront Park (1.06 miles away)

    3303 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007

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  • The Kennedy Center (1.36 miles away)

    2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566

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  • The White House (1.63 miles away)

    1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500

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  • Thomas Jefferson Memorial (2.58 miles away)

    16 E Basin Dr SW, Washington, DC 20242

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  • Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (2.33 miles away)

    10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560

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Nearby Airports

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    (21.68 miles away)
    Washington D.C.
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
    (27.44 miles away)
    Baltimore
  • Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
    (89.60 miles away)
    Harrisburg

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