Turkey - Consulate of Australia in Istanbul

You are a Turkish citizen or you are from Australia and are looking for information on the consulate of Australia in Istanbul situated in Turkey. A consulate in Istanbul could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Australia. It all depends on the importance of Istanbul and Turkey in the relationships with the government of Australia.

---

Australian Consulate General in Istanbul, Turkey, Ritz Carlton residences, Asker Ocagi Cad. No: 15, Elmadag, 34367 Sisli Istanbul, Turkey

Tel: (+90) 212 393 8542

Fax: (+90) 212 243 1332

Email: istanbul@austrade.gov.au

Website:

---

The difference between consulates found in Istanbul are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Australia in Turkey besides Istanbul

Australian Consulate in Canakkale, Turkey Kolin Hotel Bogazkent Mevkii 17100 Kepez, eanakkale Turkey
Email: canakkale.consulate@dfat.gov.au - Tel: (+90) (286) 218 17 21 - Website:

Australian Consulate General in Istanbul, Turkey, Ritz Carlton residences, Asker Ocagi Cad. No: 15, Elmadag, 34367 Sisli Istanbul, Turkey
Email: istanbul@austrade.gov.au - Tel: (+90) 212 393 8542 - Website:

Or the embassy of Australia in Turkey

Australian Embassy in Ankara, Turkey Ugur Mumcu Caddesi MNG Binasi No:88 Kat:7 06700 G.O.P Ankara Turkey
Email: info-ankara@dfat.gov.au - Tel: (+90) 312 459 9500 - Website: www.turkey.embassy.gov.au

Consulate Appointment in Istanbul

Most consulates in Istanbul need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Australia in Istanbul first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Istanbul do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Turkey or Australia.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Istanbul please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.