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Consulate General of France in Istanbul, Turkey

Consulate General of France in Istanbul, Turkey, located at Taksim Caddesi No: 4. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    Taksim Caddesi No: 4
    Beyoğlu, Taksim
    34435 Istanbul
    Turkey
  • Telephone

    +90 212 334 8730

  • Fax

    +90 212 334 8731

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 2:00 PM

    🕒 Current time in Istanbul: 1:28 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

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Location map of the Consulate General of France in Istanbul, Turkey

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.

  • Bastille Day: July 14 Flag of France
  • Democracy and National Unity Day: July 15 Flag of Turkey
  • Victory Day: August 30 Flag of Turkey
  • Republic Day: October 29 Flag of Turkey

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Turkish passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter France.

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 France without a visa. The most common types of France visas are the following.

  • Short stay visas
    • Airport transit visa
    • Business visa
    • Tourist visa
    • Visitor visa
    • Study visa
  • Long stay visas
    • Family visa
    • Work visa
    • Study visa
    • Working holiday visa

Head of Mission

Nadia Fanton, Consul General

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in Turkey

Besides Consulate General of France in Istanbul, Turkey, France also has 6 representations in the following cities of Turkey:


View All Diplomatic Missions of France in Turkey

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

Turkey in France

Turkey has 7 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Airports

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This page was last edited on 27 May 2025 at 09:39 AM (EST).

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