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Consulate General of Switzerland in Istanbul, Turkey

Consulate General of Switzerland in Istanbul, Turkey, located at 1.Levent Plaza, A-Blok Kat:3, Büyükdere Cad. No. 173. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    1.Levent Plaza, A-Blok Kat:3, Büyükdere Cad. No. 173
    Levent
    34394 Istanbul
    Turkey
  • Telephone

    +90 212 283 1282

  • Fax

    +90 212 283 1298

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Sunday Closed
    (🔒 Closed)
    Monday 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
    Wednesday 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
    Thursday 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
    Friday 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
    Saturday Closed

    Status Update: ⛱️ Corpus Christi is on Thursday (in 4 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Istanbul: 4:56 AM, Sunday June 15, 2025

Location Map

Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of Switzerland in Istanbul, Turkey

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Corpus Christi: June 19 Flag of Switzerland
  • Democracy and National Unity Day: July 15 Flag of Turkey
  • National Day: August 01 Flag of Switzerland
  • Victory Day: August 30 Flag of Turkey

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Turkish passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter Switzerland.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Switzerland without a visa. The most common types of Switzerland visas are the following.

  • Schengen visa for a stay of up to 90 days
  • National visa for a stay of more than 90 days
  • Airport transit visa
  • Work visa

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Online Resources

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Additional Missions in Turkey

Besides Consulate General of Switzerland in Istanbul, Turkey, Switzerland also has 5 representations in the following cities of Turkey:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Switzerland in Turkey

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Switzerland in neighboring countries or regions of Turkey.

See also

Turkey in Switzerland

Turkey has 4 representations in the following cities:

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This page was last edited on 28 May 2025 at 06:56 AM (EST).

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