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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 |
|---|---|---|
| National Sovereignty and Children's Day | Thursday, April 23 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Labor and Solidarity Day | Friday, May 01 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| WWII Victory Day | Friday, May 08 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 month |
| Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day | Tuesday, May 19 | 1 month |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 25 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Sacrifice Feast Eve | Tuesday, May 26 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Sacrifice Feast | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Sacrifice Feast Day 2 | Thursday, May 28 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Sacrifice Feast Day 3 | Friday, May 29 | 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:
- National Sovereignty and Children's Day (TR) Thu, Apr 23, 2026 (1 week, 3 days)
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Time in France vs Turkey
Paris, France time is 1:00 hours behind Ankara, Turkey
Ankara, Turkey
07:13AMSunday, April 12, 2026
Paris, France
06:13AMSunday, April 12, 2026