Türkiye Consulate General Bordeaux

Before your visit

You will find the consulate general at 29, Allée de Chartres in Bordeaux.

• Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00–13:00 and 14:00–18:00, according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026) – by appointment. Source: official website.
• Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.

Who does the Turkish consulate general in Bordeaux serve?

The consulate general provides consular services for Turkish citizens living in Bordeaux and the surrounding regions of France. Türkiye also has consular offices in Lyon, Marseille, Nantes, Paris and Strasbourg. Bordeaux belongs to the Gironde département in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The nearest Turkish career consular office is the consulate in Nantes, about 269 km away. The embassy in Paris is roughly 496 km away.

Consular services

Typical services include:

• Turkish passports and emergency travel documents
• Registration of births, marriages and deaths
• Certification of documents and signatures
• Citizenship and civil register matters
• Visas for travellers who need one for Türkiye

Documents checklist

Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Turkish sources:

New ordinary passport (adults)

• Book an appointment first – applications must be made in person
• Turkish ID card (T.C. Kimlik Kartı) or temporary ID document
• All previous passports that have not been cancelled, valid or expired
• One biometric photo, 50 × 60 mm, white background, taken within the last 6 months
• The application form is prepared at the consulate
• Passports cannot be extended – a new passport is issued each time

Temporary passport (emergency travel)

• Turkish ID card – original and photocopy
• Any previous passports (valid or expired) that have not been cancelled
• If both passport and ID are lost: a photo document such as a family register or driving licence
• One biometric photo, 50 × 60 mm, white background
• Plane or bus ticket back to Türkiye or to your country of residence
• No passport fee is charged for a temporary passport

Sources: Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – consular procedures: passport (konsolosluk.gov.tr), Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – temporary passport (konsolosluk.gov.tr) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.

Do I need an appointment?

Many services require an appointment; check the official website or call first.

Travelling from France to Türkiye

French citizens do not need a visa for short stays in Türkiye (up to 90 days). A valid passport or national identity card is accepted. Some regions of Türkiye are on the French Foreign Ministry’s list of areas to avoid. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).

Closing days

Expect closures on French public holidays as well as on the Turkish national holiday (29 October). Bridge days around holidays may bring extra closures.

Emergency assistance

In an emergency, Turkish citizens should contact the consulate general on +33 5 57 99 77 20. Help is available for lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but not for legal fees or travel costs.

Turkish missions in France

Türkiye in France

• Paris – Embassy of Türkiye
• Bordeaux – Consulate General (this page)
• Lyon – Consulate General
• Marseille – Consulate General
• Paris – Consulate General
• Strasbourg – Consulate General
• Nantes – Consulate