Kazakhstan - Consulate of Turkey in Shymkent

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


Sorry there is no consulate of Turkey in Shymkent !

However, Turkey could have more than one consulate in Kazakhstan besides Shymkent.

When Turkey has more consulates located in Kazakhstan ouside of Shymkent you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Turkey in Kazakhstan of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Shymkent 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 Turkey in Kazakhstan besides Shymkent

Turkish Consulate General in Aktau, Kazakhstan - 15. Microdistrict Samal No. 56 - 130000 Aktau - Kazakhstan
Email: consulate.aktau@mfa.gov.tr - Tel: (+7) 7292 424 300 - Website: aktau.bk.mfa.gov.tr

Turkish Consulate General in Almaty, Kazakhstan Tolebi Cad. 29 050010 Almaty Kazakhstan
Email: consulate.almaty@mfa.gov.tr - Tel: (+7) 727 278 41 65 (+7) 727 278 41 77 - Website: almati.bk.mfa.gov.tr

Or the embassy of Turkey in Kazakhstan

Turkish Embassy in Kazakhstan Tasenov No: 3 Nur Sultan 010000 Kazakhstan
Email: embassy.astana@mfa.gov.tr - Tel: (+7) (7172) 704 704 - Website: astana.be.mfa.gov.tr

Consulate Appointment in Shymkent

Most consulates in Shymkent need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Turkey in Shymkent 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 Shymkent 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 Kazakhstan or Turkey.

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