Turkey Embassy Warsaw

Before your visit

The embassy is located at Rakowiecka 19, 02-517 Warsaw.

• Consular section (by appointment only): Monday to Friday 09:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00, according to the embassy’s official website (checked October 2026) – by appointment.
• Also listed: Telephone hours: 14:00–16:00 on +48 22 854 61 11.
• Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.

The embassy and its network in Poland

Rauf Alp Denktaş heads the embassy as ambassador; the Polish protocol list gives 26 October 2023 as the date of the presentation of credentials. Four honorary consulates – in Krakow, Lodz, Poznan and Wroclaw – support Turkish citizens outside the capital.

Consular services

Typical consular services include:

• Turkish passports and emergency travel documents
• Certification and legalisation of documents
• Powers of attorney and notarial acts
• Certificates for pensions abroad
• Visas for travellers who need one for Türkiye

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 embassy before your visit.

Do I need an appointment?

Yes, for most services, according to the official website. Embassy working hours: Monday to Friday 09:00–12:30 and 13:30–17:00.

Closing days

Expect the embassy to be closed on Polish holidays such as Constitution Day (3 May), Independence Day (11 November) and Christmas Eve (24 December); the Turkish national day (29 October) usually means a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.

Emergency assistance

For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +48 22 854 61 10. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In Poland, the emergency number is 112. Polish citizens who need help in Türkiye should contact the Polish embassy or consulate responsible for the country; the Polish Foreign Ministry’s Odyseusz service lists the contacts and lets travellers register their trip.

Diplomatic missions of Türkiye in Poland

Türkiye in Poland

• Warsaw – Embassy of Türkiye (this page)
• Krakow – Honorary Consulate General
• Lodz – Honorary Consulate General
• Poznan – Honorary Consulate General
• Wroclaw – Honorary Consulate General