Message to U.S. Citizens #3: U.S. Embassy Ankara Consular Section to Close for Renovation Project

January 23, 2012

In an effort to improve our consular facilities for our clients, the Consular Section of Embassy Ankara will undergo a major renovation from January 26, 2012 through March 23, 2012.  During this period, the Section’s facilities will go through periods of partial and full closure.  Throughout this reconstruction period, the Consular Section will continue to provide emergency American Citizens Services (ACS), official visas for Turkish government travelers, and emergency visa services for the general public.   All other consular services will be limited.

Our schedule, subject to change, follows:

January 26-27: Consular Section will be closed
Emergency ACS Services available
Emergency Visa Services available

January 30- March 2: Consular Section is partially open in a construction limited area
Limited ACS Services available
Limited Visa Services available

March 5 – 19: Consular Section will be closed
Emergency ACS Services available
Emergency Visa Services available

March 20 – 23: Consular Section will slowly reopen in new expanded area
Full ACS Services available
Limited Visa Services available

We apologize for any inconvenience during this time and hope that our expansion will allow us to improve our service to you in the future. 

Contact information for the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Turkey:

The U.S. Embassy in Ankara is located at 110 Ataturk Boulevard, tel: (90)(312) 455-5555, fax (90)(312) 468-6131.  The Internet address is http://ankara.usembassy.gov/.

The U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul is located at Uçsehitler Sokagi No. 2, 34460, Istinye, Sariyer, tel: (90) (212) 335-9000, fax (90) (212) 335-9102.  Istanbul-specific information can also be accessed via the Consulate's web site at http://istanbul.usconsulate.gov/.

The U.S. Consulate in Adana is located at Girne Bulvari No. 212, Guzelevler Mahallesi, Yuregir, Adana, Turkey. tel: (90)(322) 346-6262, fax (90)(322) 346-7916, web site: http://adana.usconsulate.gov/.

The Consular Agency in Izmir can be reached at tel:(90) (232) 464-8755, fax (90) (232) 464-8916.