The Consulate General of China in Istanbul is a career consular post of China in Istanbul; it provides consular services for Chinese citizens in its consular district.
Contact Details
| Address | Memduhpaşa Yalısı, Mısırlı Caddesi, 6/8 Kireçburnu Mah., Sarıyer, Istanbul, Turkey |
| Telephone | +90 212 299 26 34 +90 212 299 21 87 +90 212 299 21 88 |
| Fax | +90 212 299 28 55 |
| chinaconsul_ist_tr@mfa.gov.cn | |
| Consul General | Xiaodong Wei |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published in the Diplomatic Portal of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (accessed 19 October 2026). Call or e-mail the consulate general before visiting.
Location of the Consulate General
About the Consulate General of China in Istanbul
The consul general is Xiaodong Wei, according to the Diplomatic Portal of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (accessed 19 October 2026). China is also represented by the Embassy of China in Turkey. Istanbul lies about 350 km in a straight line from Ankara; Istanbul Airport is about 36 km and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport about 31 km from the city centre.
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Chinese sources:
Renewing a Chinese passport abroad
- Apply online through the “China Consular” (中国领事) app, then follow the instructions for mailing or for an in-person visit to give fingerprints
- Apply to the Chinese embassy or consulate responsible for your place of residence, from within that country
- Scan of your passport’s personal data page (and of any endorsement pages)
- A recent front-facing photo with white background, taken within the last six months
- Proof of residence in the consular district may be requested (e.g. driving licence, utility or bank statement)
- Minors under 16: the guardian’s passport and proof of guardianship
Sources: Embassy of the People’s Republic of China – passport and travel document applications (official instructions) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate general.
Other consulates and embassies in Istanbul
133 other countries are represented in Istanbul, among them: Colombia (consulate general), Comoros (honorary), Cook Islands (honorary), Croatia (consulate general), Cuba (consulate general), Czech Republic (consulate general), Côte d’Ivoire (honorary), Democratic Republic of the Congo (honorary), Denmark (consulate general), Egypt (consulate general), El Salvador (honorary), Eritrea (honorary), Estonia (honorary), Fiji (honorary), Finland (honorary), France (consulate general), Gambia (honorary), Georgia (consulate general), Germany (consulate general), Ghana (consulate general). The full list of all 134 missions is on the overview page for Turkey.
Closing days
Under Law No. 2429, Türkiye’s public holidays are 1 January, 23 April, 1 May, 19 May, 15 July, 30 August and Republic Day on 29 October (from 13:00 on 28 October), plus the Ramadan Feast and the Feast of the Sacrifice, whose dates move each year; in 2027 they fall on 9–11 March and 16–19 May, each starting at 13:00 the day before, according to the Presidency of Religious Affairs. Holidays that fall on a weekend are not moved to a working day. The consulate general may also close on days set by its own government.
Emergency assistance
In Turkey, dial 112 for an ambulance, the fire service or the police (GOV.UK travel advice). Turkish citizens who need help in China can contact the Turkish Embassy in Beijing, listed by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or the 24-hour consular call centre of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (konsolosluk.gov.tr).
Diplomatic missions of China in Turkey
China in Turkey
Measured in a straight line from Istanbul, the nearest other Chinese office is the Embassy in Ankara (about 350 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Istanbul.
- Ankara (350 km) – Embassy of China in Turkey
- Istanbul – Consulate General of China in Istanbul (this page)
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Details checked on 19 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye – Diplomatic Portal, Diplomatic Missions (accessed 19 October 2026), Law No. 2429 on National Holidays and General Holidays (mevzuat.gov.tr), Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) – official holidays 2027, GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Turkey (getting help, updated 15 October 2026).
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