Embassy of Switzerland in Turkey

Services and visa

All consular services and visa issues are provided by the Consulate General of Switzerland in Istanbul.

Consular services
Visa and entry to Switzerland

Publication

The dossier is intended for people who leave Switzerland to take up permanent residence in another country and work abroad.

Vivre et travailler en Turquie (PDF, Number of pages 24, 1.4 MB, French)

Other languages

Dossier: Leben und Arbeiten in der Türkei
Dossier: Vivere e Lavorare in Turchia

Services

Contact the responsible Swiss representation or consulate when you want to register or unregister as a resident, when you need a new passport, have moved or wish to apply for citizenship. The entire selection of services offered can be found in the dropdown menu to the right. The contact details of the responsible Swiss representation are shown on the corresponding page.

Swiss citizens who get into difficulties abroad, also can ask for advice and help from the Swiss representative.

The magazine for the Swiss Abroad appears six times a year and provides information about what is happening at home and the activities of Swiss associations abroad. It also answers administrative questions.

Online desk FDFA

Using the FDFA’s online consular services while abroad.

The relevant Swiss representation abroad can answer any questions concerning the FDFA’s online desk.

As the official representation of Switzerland, the Embassy covers all matters concerning diplomatic relations between the two countries. It represents Swiss interests in the areas of political, economic, financial and legal affairs, as well as science, education and culture.

The tasks of the embassy

CORONAVIRUS – COVID-19

The Swiss Embassy and Consulate General in Turkey are at the disposal of the Swiss population, we are here for you!

For useful links and current information on this crisis, you can consult the web pages of the Consulate General and on the Facebook page of the Embassy.

For current communications (events, conferences, concerts, recommendations or other information in the event of a crisis, etc.), please consult the Facebook page of the Swiss Embassy in Ankara as well as the pages of the Consulate General in Istanbul (official website und Facebook page).

Online desk FDFA

Using the FDFA’s online consular services while abroad.

The relevant Swiss representation abroad can answer any questions concerning the FDFA’s online desk.

Helpline FDFA

Matters relating to consular services
Tel. +41 800 24-7-365 or
Tel. +41 58 465 33 33
365 days a year – around the clock

Monday	07.45–12.15 13.15–17.30
Tuesday	07.45–12.15 13.15–17.30
Wednesday	07.45–12.15 13.15–17.30
Thursday	07.45–12.15 13.15–17.30
Friday	08.00–13.00
Saturday	closed
Sunday	closed

Services and visa

Focus

Publication

Services

FDFA services abroad

Embassy of Switzerland in Turkey

CORONAVIRUS – COVID-19

President of the Swiss Confederation Simonetta Sommaruga: National Day 2020 greetings for the Swiss abroad

Social Media

News

Travel advice

Living in Turkey

Services

Visa & entry to Switzerland

Switzerland and Turkey