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France Embassy and Consulates in Turkey
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
France Embassy in Ankara, Turkey
Paris Caddesi N° 70, Kavaklıdere Cd., 06540 Ankara Turkey
Phone: +90 312 455 45 45
Working hours: Open now (Close in 2 hours 27 minutes)
France Consulate General in Istanbul, Turkey
Şehit Muhtar, İstiklal Cd. No:8, 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey
Phone: +90 212 334 87 30
Working hours: Open now (Close in 2 hours 27 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Turkish and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Republic Day Eve | Wednesday, October 28 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Republic Day | Thursday, October 29 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 2 months |
| Ataturk Memorial Day | Tuesday, November 10 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Armistice Day | Wednesday, November 11 | 2 months, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Turkey?
France currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Turkey including Ankara and Istanbul.
2 - Do Turkish citizens need a visa for France?
Turkish citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into France. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of France in Turkey for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Turkey?
The French representative offices in Turkey will be closed in observance of the following Turkish and French holidays in 2026/2024:
- September Equinox (FR & TR) Wed, Sep 23, 2026 (3 weeks, 1 day)
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Time in France vs Turkey
Paris, France time is 1:00 hours behind Ankara, Turkey
Ankara, Turkey
15:33PMMonday, August 31, 2026
Paris, France
14:33PMMonday, August 31, 2026