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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: Close now
France Consulate General in Istanbul, Turkey
Şehit Muhtar, İstiklal Cd. No:8, 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey
Phone: +90 212 334 87 30
Working hours: Close now
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 |
|---|---|---|
| WWII Victory Day | Friday, May 08 | 5 days, 6 hours |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day | Tuesday, May 19 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, May 24 | 3 weeks |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 25 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Sacrifice Feast Eve | Tuesday, May 26 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Sacrifice Feast | Wednesday, May 27 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Sacrifice Feast Day 2 | Thursday, May 28 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Sacrifice Feast Day 3 | Friday, May 29 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Sacrifice Feast Day 4 | Saturday, May 30 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 31 | 4 weeks |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 2 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:
- WWII Victory Day (FR) Fri, May 08, 2026 (5 days, 10 hours)
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Time in France vs Turkey
Paris, France time is 1:00 hours behind Ankara, Turkey
Ankara, Turkey
13:01PMSaturday, May 02, 2026
Paris, France
12:01PMSaturday, May 02, 2026