Türkiye Consulate General Kazan

About the Consulate General of Türkiye in Kazan

The consul general is Ugur Yilmaz, according to the ministry’s page for the mission (accessed 20 October 2026). Türkiye is also represented by the Embassy of Türkiye in Russia, the Consulate General of Türkiye in Krasnodar and the Consulate General of Türkiye in Saint Petersburg. Kazan, in the Republic of Tatarstan, lies about 720 km east of Moscow in a straight line; local time is Moscow time (UTC+3).

Do I need an appointment?

Yes, for most services, according to the consulate general’s official website (checked October 2026).

Documents checklist

What Turkish citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Turkish government information:

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 general – visits are by appointment, booked through konsolosluk.gov.tr.

Other consulates and embassies in Kazan

8 other countries are represented in Kazan: China (consulate general), Hungary (consulate general), India (consulate general), Iran (consulate general), Kazakhstan (consulate general), Kyrgyzstan (consulate general), Turkmenistan (consulate general), Uzbekistan (consulate general).

Closing days

Russia’s public holidays (Labour Code, Article 112) are 1–8 January, 23 February, 8 March, 1 May, 9 May, 12 June and 4 November; a holiday on a weekend moves the day off to the next working day, and by government decree 9 January and 31 December 2026 and 22 February, 5 November and 31 December 2027 are also days off. The consulate general may also close on Türkiye’s national day (29 October).

Emergency assistance

In Russia, dial 112 for the police, fire service or ambulance (GOV.UK travel advice). Russian citizens who need help in Türkiye can contact the Embassy of Russia in Ankara or the Consular Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry (+7 499 244-45-81; kdmid.ru).

Diplomatic missions of Türkiye in Russia

Türkiye in Russia

Measured in a straight line from Kazan, the nearest other Turkish office is the Embassy in Moscow (about 720 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Kazan.

• Moscow (720 km) – Embassy of Türkiye in Russia
• Kazan – Consulate General of Türkiye in Kazan (this page)
• Krasnodar (1,390 km) – Consulate General of Türkiye in Krasnodar
• Saint Petersburg (1,200 km) – Consulate General of Türkiye in Saint Petersburg