Türkiye Consulate General Marseille

Before your visit

You will find the consulate general at 363, avenue du Prado in Marseille.

• Appointment hours for consular services: Monday to Friday 09:00–12:00 and 14:00–16:00, according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026).
• Appointment: required – book online at konsolosluk.gov.tr.
• Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.

About the Turkish consulate general

Türkiye runs this consulate general for its citizens in this part of France. Türkiye also has consular offices in Bordeaux, Lyon, Nantes, Paris and Strasbourg. The office is located in the Bouches-du-Rhône département, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region. The nearest Turkish career consular office is the consulate general in Lyon, about 281 km away. Distance to the Turkish Embassy in Paris: about 666 km.

Consular services

The office deals with matters such as:

• Turkish passports and emergency travel documents
• Registration of births, marriages and deaths
• Certification of documents and signatures
• Certificates for pensions abroad
• Citizenship and civil register matters

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 before your visit.

Do I need an appointment?

Yes. According to the official website, visits are by appointment only – book online at konsolosluk.gov.tr.

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). Check the website before visiting around holidays.

Emergency assistance

Turkish nationals in urgent need of help can call +33 4 91 29 00 20. Typical emergencies are a lost passport before a flight, a hospital stay or an arrest; costs remain with the person concerned.

Turkish missions in France

Türkiye in France

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