Türkiye Consulate General Thessaloniki

Before your visit

Address for visitors: Ag. Dimitriou 151, 546 34 Thessaloniki.

• Working hours: Monday to Friday 09:00–17:00, according to the consulate general’s official website (checked October 2026).
• Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of the documents for your application.

Who does the Turkish consulate general in Thessaloniki serve?

Türkiye runs this consulate general for its citizens in Greece. According to the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Serkan Gedik heads the office as consul general. Other Turkish career consulates in Greece: Athens, Komotini and Rhodes. The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not publish the consular districts; if you are unsure which office is responsible for your place of residence, ask the consulate or the embassy. The office is located in Central Macedonia. The embassy in Athens is roughly 305 km away.

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
• Powers of attorney and notarial acts
• Certificates for pensions abroad

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?

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

Do Greek citizens need a visa for Türkiye?

The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not publish visa rules for individual countries. It asks Greek citizens travelling outside the EU and the European Economic Area to check with the consular authorities of the country they are visiting before departure – for Türkiye, that means this mission. See the ministry’s page on visas for Greek citizens (in Greek).

Closing days

Like most offices in Greece, the consulate general closes on public holidays – including Clean Monday, Orthodox Easter (Good Friday to Easter Monday), the Assumption (15 August) and Christmas. On the Turkish national day (29 October) the office is usually closed or holds a reception. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.

Emergency assistance

Turkish nationals in urgent need of help can call +30 2310 248 452. Help is available for lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but not for legal fees or travel costs. In Greece, the emergency number is 112 (police 100, ambulance 166, fire service 199; tourist police 1571). Greek citizens who need help in Türkiye should contact the Greek embassy accredited to the country (listed on mfa.gr).

Embassy and consulates of Türkiye in Greece

Türkiye in Greece

• Athens – Embassy of Türkiye
• Athens – Consulate General
• Komotini – Consulate General
• Rhodes – Consulate General
• Thessaloniki – Consulate General (this page)