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).
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Consulate General Address
Taksim Caddesi No: 4
Beyoğlu, Taksim
34435 Istanbul
Turkey -
Telephone
+90 212 334 8730
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Fax
+90 212 334 8731
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Email
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Office Hours
Wednesday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PMThursday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PMFriday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PMSaturday ClosedSunday ClosedMonday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PMTuesday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PMStatus: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 2:00 PM
🕒 Current time in Istanbul: 1:28 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026
Location Map
Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
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.
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Bastille Day:
July 14
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Democracy and National Unity Day:
July 15
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Victory Day:
August 30
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Republic Day:
October 29
Visa Requirements
If you hold a Turkish passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter France.
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.
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Short stay visas
- Airport transit visa
- Business visa
- Tourist visa
- Visitor visa
- Study visa
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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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See also
Turkey in France
Turkey has 7 representations in the following cities:
Nearby Airports
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Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
(31.31 km away)
Istanbul -
Istanbul Airport (IST)
(32.92 km away)
Istanbul
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