How can I reach the Turkish Consulate in Houston to apply visa?

The Turkey Consulate is in Houston, with Akil Oktem serving as the Consul General. The Consulate offers many services to the Turkey National in the United States, such as the Turkey Travel Document renewal, attestation certificates, emergency certificates, etc.

1900 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 1300, Houston, TX 77056 – 3813
Tel: 713-622-0324, 713-622-5849
Email: consulate.houston@mfa.gov.tr

To know more, please visit: http://houston.bk.mfa.gov.tr/Mission

What are the primary tasks performed by the Embassy/Consulate of Turkey located in Houston, USA?

The embassy/Consulate assists travelers from the United States to Turkey, and citizens traveling from Turkey to the United States. It also plays a significant role in an educational exchange program sponsored by the Turkey government. To allow for more ease of use and access, the embassy/Consulate has established multiple consulates across the country to offer services seamlessly.

What type of passport services are provided by the Turkey Embassy/Consulate?

The primary purposes of travel to the United States by Turkey nationals are tourism, higher education, employment, and other activities (such as parents visiting children, business events, etc.). In the United States, any foreign resident needs to possess a valid travel document, or the traveler will be deported to their home country. If the travel documents, such as a passport, expired, or were lost, the embassy would work to provide new records to the traveler. 

How many Turkey consulates/Embassy are in the United States to serve travelers?

The Turkey Consulate in Houston (address listed above) along with Nine consulates/Embassy spread across the country aid travelers to and from Turkey.

Turkish embassy – Washington, D.C

2525 Massachusetts Avenue,

NW. Washington, D.C.20008.

Turkish Consulate General – Boston

31 Saint James Avenue, Suite #840,

Boston, MA 02116.

Turkish Consulate General – Chicago  

455 North City Front Plaza Drive, NBC Tower Building, Suite Number 2900,

Chicago, IL 60611.

Turkish Consulate General – Los Angeles

6300 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 2010,

Los Angeles, CA 90048.

Turkish Consulate General – Miami

80 S.W. 8th St, Suite 2700,

Miami, FL 33130.

Turkish Consulate General – New York

650 3rd Avenue,30th floor,

New York, NY 10158.

Turkish Honorary Consulate General – Atlanta

1266 West Paces Ferry Road, N W, Suite Number 257,

Atlanta, GA 30327-2306.

Turkish Honorary Consulate General – Detroit

25816 Orchard Lake Road,

Farmington Hills, MI 48336.

Turkish Honorary Consulate General – Seattle

12328 NE 97th Street,

Kirkland, WA 98033.

Does a consulate operate out of Houston Consulate/embassy?

There is no separate Consular address in Houston. Both Embassy and Consular service office located in the same address

Can a traveler submit travel documents to the Turkey Embassy/Consulate in Houston?

Yes. If the travel requirements of the applicant demand submission documents, they must be submitted by visiting the Turkey visa centre in Houston, In the case of a Turkey e-visa, a visit is not mandatory to the embassy, Consulate, or Turkey Permitted visa agent.

Can a traveler collect travel documents from the Turkey Embassy/Consulate in Houston?

Yes, you must visit the Turkey visa centre in Houston to collect the documents. For Turkey electronic-visa, you do not require to visit. 

What are the hours of operation of the Turkey Embassy/Consulate in Houston?

Turkey Embassy operating hours are 9:00 to 12:30 – 13:30 to 16:00. Consular Service Hours are 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

What days is the embassy/Consulate open?

The Turkey embassy/consulate operates Monday through Friday and is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.

On which holidays is the Embassy/Consulate closed?

The list of holidays the Turkey Consulate in Houston observes can be found at the link below.

http://sikago.bk.mfa.gov.tr/Mission/Contact

Are there any jurisdictional restrictions regarding services from the Turkey Consulate/Embassy in Houston?

Yes, only people residing in the states under consular control of Turkey Consulate, Houston, are eligible for services like the issue of Turkey Travel Document and visa services.

Which states are coming under the jurisdiction of the Turkey Consulate/Embassy in Houston?

The Houston Consulate covers the following states and territories: Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.

Is there an emergency phone number to reach the Houston Consulate/embassy?

For any emergency consular services, please contact number 888 566 7656. The number is available during weekends and other embassy holidays.

Is there a FAQ related to the Embassy and Consulates?

Visa Related FAQ:

https://www.konsolosluk.gov.tr/Faq/Index

Renunciation of Turkey Citizenship related FAQ:

https://www.konsolosluk.gov.tr/Faq/Index

Passport Related FAQ:

https://www.konsolosluk.gov.tr/Faq/Index

What are the Turkey visas you can apply with Click2Visas?  

Apply Tourist E-visa Multiple Entry to Turkey
Tourist E-Visa Multiple Entry is mainly for sight-seeing and holidays. Most of these visas do not give the holder the right to work or start engaging in any business activity in the Turkey.

Apply Tourist E-Visa Single Entry to Turkey
Tourist E-Visa Single Entry is a valid traveler permit to enter and stay in a Turkey for a period of time, which predetermined for tourism and Holiday purposes.

Apply Business E-visa Multiple Entry to Turkey
Business E-Visa Multiple Entry is an authorization document for eligible nationals to enter Turkey to involve in Business, Conference, and Investment related activities.

Apply Business E-visa Single Entry to Turkey
Business E-Visa Single Entry is a non-immigrant visa issued for travelers planning to take part in business-related activities in Turkey for a short period of time. Mostly, no paid activities are permitted.

What does Visa-Free Score for Turkey Passport mean? 

To visit visa-free countries, Turkey passport accumulates points that decide the visit without a visa or to obtain a visa on arrival.

Need more information about Turkey Visa-Free Score, visit: https://www.passportindex.org/passport/turkey/