The Consulate General of Türkiye in Vancouver is a career consular post of Türkiye in Vancouver, British Columbia; it serves Turkish citizens and travellers in its consular district. Türkiye is represented in Ottawa by the Embassy of Türkiye in Canada.
Contact Details
| Address | 1111 West Georgia Street, 303, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 4M3, Canada |
| Telephone | +1 604 416 0366 |
| Emergency phone | +1 236 865 5065 |
| consulate.vancouver@mfa.gov.tr | |
| Website | vancouver-bk.mfa.gov.tr |
| Consul General | Gizem Emel |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Hours shown: working hours, according to the Turkish foreign ministry (October 2026). Consular applications: Monday to Friday 09:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Consulate General
Before your visit
- Location: The consulate general is in the Coal Harbour area of Vancouver, British Columbia, about 2.9 km in a straight line from the centre of Vancouver; the nearest airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), about 11 km away. The nearest rapid-transit station is Burrard (SkyTrain, less than 1 km). (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Consulate General of Türkiye in Vancouver
The consul general is Gizem Emel, according to the Global Affairs Canada list. It is one of 3 career consular posts of Türkiye in Canada listed in the Global Affairs Canada list. The same list names 4 honorary consular posts of Türkiye. According to the Turkish foreign ministry, its consular district covers Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan and Yukon. The Turkish Consular Call Center can be reached 24/7 on 1-888-566-76-56 or +90 312 292 29 29, according to the Turkish foreign ministry.
Which Turkish office is responsible for me?
| Office | Provinces and territories covered |
|---|---|
| Embassy, Ottawa | Ontario (Ottawa, the National Capital Region and Eastern Ontario) and Quebec (Gatineau) |
| Consulate General, Montreal | New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Quebec (Quebec outside the city of Gatineau) |
| Consulate General, Toronto | Manitoba, Nunavut and Ontario (Ontario outside Ottawa and the National Capital Region) |
| Consulate General, Vancouver (this office) | Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan and Yukon |
Sources: Turkish foreign ministry – Embassy in Ottawa, contact, Turkish foreign ministry – Consulate General in Montreal, contact, Turkish foreign ministry – Consulate General in Toronto, contact, Turkish foreign ministry – Consulate General in Vancouver, contact.
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.
Other consulates in Vancouver
64 other countries are represented in Vancouver, among them: Albania (honorary), Argentina (consulate general), Australia (honorary), Austria (honorary), Barbados (honorary), Belgium (honorary), Brazil (consulate general), Chile (consulate general), China (consulate general), Colombia (consulate), Costa Rica (honorary), Croatia (honorary), Cyprus (honorary), Czech Republic (honorary), Côte d’Ivoire (honorary), Denmark (honorary), United Kingdom (consulate general), United States (consulate general), Uruguay (honorary), Vietnam (consulate general). The full list of all 65 missions is on the overview page for Canada.
Closing days
The general holidays under federal law (Canada Labour Code, section 166) are New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (30 September), Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day; provinces and territories set further holidays of their own. The consulate general may also close on public holidays of Türkiye.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, Turkish citizens can call +1 236 865 5065, the number given by the Turkish foreign ministry. In Canada, dial 911 for the police, an ambulance or the fire service (GOV.UK travel advice). Canadians who need consular help in Türkiye can contact the Embassy of Canada in Ankara, according to Global Affairs Canada (travel.gc.ca).
Diplomatic missions of Türkiye in Canada
Türkiye in Canada
Measured in a straight line from Vancouver, the nearest other Turkish office is the Honorary Consulate General (Alberta) in Calgary (about 670 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Vancouver.
- Ottawa – Embassy of Türkiye in Canada
- Montreal – Consulate General (Quebec)
- Toronto – Consulate General (Ontario)
- Vancouver – Consulate General (this page)
- Calgary (670 km) – Honorary Consulate General (Alberta)
- Halifax – Honorary Consulate General (Nova Scotia)
- Saskatoon (1,200 km) – Honorary Consulate General (Saskatchewan)
- Winnipeg (1,860 km) – Honorary Consulate General (Manitoba)
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Details checked on 24 October 2026. Sources: Global Affairs Canada, Office of Protocol – Foreign Representatives in Canada: diplomatic missions’ and consular offices’ addresses, heads of mission (accessed 24 October 2026), Turkish foreign ministry – Consulate General in Vancouver, contact, Canada Labour Code, section 166 – general holidays (Justice Laws Website, current to 30 September 2026), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Canada (getting help), vancouver-bk.mfa.gov.tr.
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