Türkiye Embassy Washington

Before your visit

• Location: The embassy is in the Kalorama Heights area of Washington, D.C., about 2.7 km in a straight line from the White House; the nearest large airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 7.4 km away. The nearest Metro station is Woodley Park (less than 1 km). (distances: OpenStreetMap, airports: FAA passenger boarding data CY 2025)

About the Embassy of Türkiye in the United States

The ambassador is Sedat Önal, who presented the credentials on 17 June 2024, according to the State Department’s Order of Precedence. The Congressional Directory also lists 6 consular offices of Türkiye in the United States – career or honorary – in Los Angeles (California), Miami (Florida), Chicago (Illinois), Boston (Massachusetts), New York (New York) and Houston (Texas); these will get their own pages in this directory. In Türkiye, the United States is represented by the U.S. Embassy in Ankara (tr.usembassy.gov), according to the Congressional Directory.

Do Turkish citizens need a visa for the United States?

Türkiye is not one of the 42 countries in the US Visa Waiver Program (Department of Homeland Security), so Turkish citizens normally need a US visa before travelling to the United States, also for short visits; visas are issued by US embassies and consulates abroad, not by the Turkish embassy in the United States.

Documents checklist

Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Turkish sources:

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.

Other embassies in Washington, D.C.

175 other countries are represented in Washington, D.C., among them: Albania (embassy), Algeria (embassy), Angola (embassy), Antigua and Barbuda (embassy), Argentina (embassy), Armenia (embassy), Australia (embassy), Austria (embassy), Turkmenistan (embassy), Uganda (embassy), Ukraine (embassy), United Arab Emirates (embassy), United Kingdom (embassy), Uruguay (embassy), Uzbekistan (embassy), Venezuela (embassy), Vietnam (embassy), Yemen (embassy), Zambia (embassy), Zimbabwe (embassy). The full list of all 176 missions is on the overview page for the United States.

Closing days

The eleven US federal holidays are New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday in January), Washington’s Birthday (third Monday in February), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), Juneteenth (19 June), Independence Day (4 July), Labor Day (first Monday in September), Columbus Day (second Monday in October), Veterans Day (11 November), Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November) and Christmas Day. A holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed on the Friday before, one that falls on a Sunday on the Monday after – in 2027, for example, on 18 June, 5 July and 24 December. The embassy may also close on public holidays of Türkiye.

Emergency assistance

In an emergency, Turkish citizens should call the embassy on +1 202-612-6700. In the United States, dial 911 for an ambulance, the fire service or the police (GOV.UK travel advice). US citizens who need consular help in Türkiye can contact the U.S. Embassy in Ankara.

Diplomatic missions of Türkiye in the United States

Türkiye in the United States

• Washington – Embassy of Türkiye in the United States (this page)
• Los Angeles (CA) – consular office (page in preparation)
• Miami (FL) – consular office (page in preparation)
• Chicago (IL) – consular office (page in preparation)
• Boston (MA) – consular office (page in preparation)
• New York (NY) – consular office (page in preparation)
• Houston (TX) – consular office (page in preparation)