The Consulate General of Türkiye in Münster is an official consular representation of Türkiye in Germany, providing consular services for Turkish citizens in the Münster and Detmold administrative regions.
Contact Details
| Address | Lotharinger Straße 25–27, 48147 Münster, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 251 41 47 00 |
| Fax | +49 251 433 27 |
| konsulat.muenster@mfa.gov.tr | |
| Website | munster-bk.mfa.gov.tr |
| Head of Mission | Mehmet Özgün Arman, Consul General |
| Consular district | Münster and Detmold administrative regions (North Rhine-Westphalia) |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 12:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 12:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 12:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 12:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 12:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on public holidays. Please confirm before you visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
The consulate general is at Lotharinger Straße 25–27 in Münster.
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday 08:30–12:30.
- Visa section: Monday to Friday 14:00–15:30.
About the Turkish Consulate General in Münster
Consul General Mehmet Özgün Arman heads the Münster office, which covers the Münsterland, the northern Ruhr (Gelsenkirchen, Bottrop, Recklinghausen) and East Westphalia-Lippe with Bielefeld and Paderborn.
Which Turkish consulate general is responsible for me?
| Consulate General | Area covered |
|---|---|
| Berlin | Berlin, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony |
| Hamburg | Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein |
| Hanover | Lower Saxony (except the south-east), Bremen, Saxony-Anhalt |
| Düsseldorf | Düsseldorf administrative region, except Essen and Mülheim |
| Essen | Arnsberg administrative region, plus Essen and Mülheim an der Ruhr |
| Cologne (Hürth) | Cologne administrative region |
| Münster | Münster and Detmold administrative regions |
| Frankfurt am Main | Hesse, except the north |
| Kassel | Northern Hesse, Thuringia and neighbouring districts |
| Mainz | Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland |
| Stuttgart | Stuttgart and Tübingen administrative regions |
| Karlsruhe | Karlsruhe and Freiburg administrative regions |
| Munich | Upper Bavaria, Lower Bavaria, Swabia |
| Nuremberg | Franconia and the Upper Palatinate |
Consular services
- Passports for adults and children
- The Blue Card (Mavi Kart) for former Turkish citizens
- Civil status: entering German marriages and births in the Turkish register
- Transfer of deceased persons to Türkiye
How do I get an appointment?
Book online through the Turkish consular appointment system (konsolosluk.gov.tr). Visa questions are handled in the afternoon.
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.
Visa information
For Germans, Türkiye is visa-free for 90 days in any 180. Visa exemption does not guarantee entry: entry bans can also affect German citizens. Turkish citizens need a Schengen visa for short stays in Germany.
Closing days
Closed on North Rhine-Westphalian public holidays and Turkish holidays, for example National Sovereignty Day and Republic Day.
Emergency assistance
In urgent cases – an arrest or a death in the family, including transfer of the deceased to Türkiye – contact the consulate general. Germans in Istanbul or Izmir are helped by the German consulates general there.
Turkish missions in Germany
- Berlin – Embassy of Türkiye
- Berlin – Consulate General (Berlin, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Saxony)
- Düsseldorf – Consulate General
- Essen – Consulate General
- Frankfurt am Main – Consulate General (Hesse)
- Hamburg – Consulate General (Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein)
- Hanover – Consulate General (Lower Saxony, Bremen and Saxony-Anhalt)
- Cologne (Hürth) – Consulate General
- Kassel – Consulate General
- Karlsruhe – Consulate General
- Mainz – Consulate General (Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland)
- Munich – Consulate General
- Münster – Consulate General (this page)
- Nuremberg – Consulate General
- Stuttgart – Consulate General
- Aachen – Honorary Consulate
- Regensburg – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate General of Türkiye in Münster
Which Turkish consulate covers Bielefeld?
The Consulate General in Münster, which includes the Detmold administrative region.
When is the visa section of the Turkish consulate in Münster open?
Monday to Friday from 14:00 to 15:30.
Details checked on 7 October 2026. Sources: German Federal Foreign Office, Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Berlin. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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