Turkey - Consulate of Canada in Istanbul

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

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Canadian Consulate General in Istanbul, Turkey 209 Beyekdere Cad. Tekfen Tower, 16. Kat, Levent 4 34394 Istanbul Turkey

Tel: (+90) 212 385 9700

Fax: (+90) 212 357 1000

Email: ISTBL-CS@international.gc.ca

Website: www.turkey.gc.ca

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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 Canada in Turkey besides Istanbul

Canadian Consulate General in Istanbul, Turkey 209 Beyekdere Cad. Tekfen Tower, 16. Kat, Levent 4 34394 Istanbul Turkey
Email: ISTBL-CS@international.gc.ca - Tel: (+90) 212 385 9700 - Website: www.turkey.gc.ca

Or the embassy of Canada in Turkey

Canadian Embassy in Ankara, Turkey Cinnah Caddesi No: 58 06690 Cankaya Ankara Turkey
Email: ankra@international.gc.ca - Tel: (+90) 312 409 2700 - Website: www.canadainternational.gc.ca/turkey-turquie/

Consulate Appointment in Istanbul

Most consulates in Istanbul need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Canada 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 Canada.

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.