The Consulate General of Türkiye in Zurich is an official consular post of Türkiye in Switzerland, serving Turkish citizens in its consular district.
Contact Details
| Address | Weinbergstrasse 65, 8006 Zurich, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 44 368 29 00 |
| Fax | +41 44 368 29 19 |
| konsulat.zurich@mfa.gov.tr | |
| Website | zurih-bk.mfa.gov.tr/Mission |
| Head of Mission | Fazli Corman, Consul General |
| Consular district | Zurich, Lucerne, Schwyz, Glarus, Zug, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen, Graubünden, Aargau and Thurgau |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00 |
Opening hours according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026). Visits by appointment only. Consular procedures by appointment via konsolosluk.gov.tr (appointments 09:00–13:00 and 14:00–16:00). Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Consulate
About the Turkish consulate general
Consul General Fazli Corman has headed the consulate general since September 2024. The FDFA list names 9 accredited consular officers and staff. Its consular district covers Zurich, Lucerne, Schwyz, Glarus, Zug, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen, Graubünden, Aargau and Thurgau.
Which Turkish office is responsible for me?
| Office | Area covered |
|---|---|
| Embassy (consular section), Bern | Bern, Uri, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Solothurn, Ticino, Jura Conseiller économique and commercial |
| Consulate General, Geneva | Fribourg, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel and Geneva |
| Consulate General, Zurich (this page) | Zurich, Lucerne, Schwyz, Glarus, Zug, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen, Graubünden, Aargau and Thurgau |
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Turkish authorities ask for:
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.
Other consulates and embassies in Zurich
50 other countries are represented in Zurich, among them: Albania (honorary), Austria (honorary), Bahamas (honorary), Belgium (honorary), Brazil (consulate general), Cambodia (honorary), Chile (honorary), China (consulate general), Croatia (consulate general), Czech Republic (honorary), Denmark (honorary), Dominican Republic (consulate general), Ecuador (honorary), Eritrea (honorary), Estonia (honorary), Finland (honorary), France (consulate general), Gambia (honorary), Germany (honorary), United States (consular agency). The full list of all 51 missions is on the overview page for Switzerland.
Closing days
The consulate general is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Turkish national holiday (29 October). Bridge days around holidays may bring extra closures.
Emergency assistance
For Swiss travellers in Türkiye, the point of contact is the Swiss Embassy in Ankara (+90 312 457 31 00).
Diplomatic missions between Türkiye and Switzerland
Türkiye in Switzerland
- Bern – Embassy of Türkiye
- Geneva – Consulate General (Fribourg, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel and Geneva)
- Zurich – Consulate General (this page)
Switzerland in Türkiye
- Ankara – Swiss Embassy
- Istanbul – Swiss Consulate General
- Antalya – Swiss Honorary Consulate
- Gaziantep – Swiss Honorary Consulate
- Izmir – Swiss Honorary Consulate
- Mersin – Swiss Honorary Consulate
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Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – list of the diplomatic and consular corps in Switzerland, zurih-bk.mfa.gov.tr/Mission. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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