U.S. Citizen Services

General Information

The American Citizen Services (ACS) unit assists people with American passport renewal and issuance, reports of birth abroad, U.S. citizen registration, notarial services, voter assistance, tax forms, and emergency services for American citizens.

American Citizens Services are available at the U.S. Embassy in Ankara and the U.S. Consulates in Istanbul and Adana.

• American Citizen Service (ACS) hours for Ankara:
  ACS public hours :14:00-16:30, Monday through Thursday by appointment . (closed to the public all day Fridays)

American Citizen Services at the American Embassy in Ankara is in the pilot phase of our online appointment system. Starting on June 1, 2009, all customers will be required to make an appointment to avail themselves of American Citizen Services in Ankara. Our system will allow our clients to plan their visit in advance, ensure shorter wait times, and allow more efficient handling of individual cases. In order to make an appointment, please click here Note: The American Citizen Services Unit will not be responding to queries about Immigrant and Non-Immigrant visas. For information about visa inquiries please click here: Immigrant Visa Unit  and Non-Immigrant Visa Unit.

Address:
110 Atatürk Bulvarı
06100 Kavaklıdere, Ankara
Phone: (90) (312) 455 5555
Fax: (90) (312) 466 5684

• The ACS Units in Istanbul is open from 08:00–11:30 and 13:30-15:00, Monday through Thursday. (closed to the public all day Fridays)
  
  Address:
  İstinye Mah. Kaplıcalar Mevkii No.2
  34460 İstinye, İstanbul
  Phone: (90) (212) 335 9000
  Fax: (90) (212) 335 9102 
  
   
• The Consulate in Adana is open Monday through Friday 08:00–12:00 and 13:00-17:00.
  
  Address:
  Girne Bulvarı No.212
  Yüreğir, Adana
  Phone: (90) (322) 346 6262
  Fax: (90) (322) 346 7916
  
  
  
• The Consular Agent in Izmir by appointment Mondays and Tuesdays.
  Phone: (90) (232) 464 8755
  Fax: (90) (232) 464 8916
  

They are closed to the public on American and Turkish public holidays.

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Newsletters

• American Outlook - Spring 2009