Republic of Turkey

Transfer of the Consular Services

The consular section of our Embassy in Ankara is closed. As of 15th April 2013 the Consulate General in Istanbul will be responsible for consular matters concerning Swiss nationals living in Turkey. All consular services (issue of passports and identity cards, changes in civil status, registrations, etc.) will be carried out by the Consulate General in Istanbul.
Visa related issues will still be handled in Ankara until 15th November 2013. After this date, all visa applications in Turkey will be treated by the Consulate General in Istanbul.

Reorganization of the Consular Services

The aim of the reorganization of the consular services is to provide an efficient and high-quality range of services tailored to the needs of the Swiss Abroad.

The reorganization takes account that nowadays most consular services can be carried out by mail or e-mail. Swiss citizens abroad are increasingly communicating with the Swiss representations abroad in this way. Only very few matters, such as capturing biometric data for passports, require the individuals concerned to appear in person.

The following additional measures will be introduced at the same time as the transfer of consular services: 

• Biometric data can be captured at cantonal passport offices in Switzerland or at Swiss representations abroad that offer consular services. Applications for passports and identity cards must be submitted to the representation responsible for the applicant’s place of residence. For Swiss living in Turkey it is Istanbul.
• Life certificates of our pensioners for AHV/AVS: It is not necessary for applicants to appear in person for an interview at the Consulate General. Certificates can be notarized by the Muhtar.

Helpline Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) 

The FDFA Helpline provides detailed information 365 days a year around the clock about the following FDFA services:

• Travel advice
• Itineris – online registration for Swiss nationals travelling abroad
• Consular protection
• Living abroad
• Other consular services (services of Swiss representations in connection with passports and identity cards, registration, civil status, civil rights, notarizations, confirmations, certificates, inheritance, welfare, deposits, etc.)

You find the coordinates of the Helpline on the right side of the homepage.

Gemäss Auskunft der türkischen Behörden ändert sich das türkische Ausländergesetz (Gesetz Nr. 5683) ab 1. Februar 2012.

Gemäss der neuen Verordnung wird die Aufenthaltsdauer zu touristischen Zwecken in der Türkei auf maximal 90 Tage innerhalb von 180 Tagen geändert.

Durée de séjour des étrangers en Turquie
Selon information des autorités turques, la loi sur les étrangers (No. 5683) changera.
A partir du 1er février 2012 entrera en vigueur une nouvelle décision relative à la durée de séjour des étrangers en Turquie.

Désormais, les étrangers ne pourront séjourner sur le territoire turc que pendant 90 jours maximum sur une période de 180 jours.

Am 1. Januar 2012 ist ein Gesetz über die allgemeine Krankenversicherungspflicht in Kraft getreten. Diese besagt, dass Ausländer,
welche sich seit mehr als einem Jahr in der Türkei aufhalten, der geltenden Krankenversicherungspflicht unterliegen.

Bitte kontaktieren Sie für genauere Informationen die für Ihren Wohnort zuständige türkische Behörde. 

L’obligation d’avoir une assurance maladie
Au 1er janvier 2012 est entrée en vigueur une nouvelle loi stipulant l’obligation d’avoir une assurance maladie.
Tout étranger, qui est installé de façon permanente en Turquie depuis au moins une année, est soumis à cette obligation.

Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez contacter l’autorité responsable de votre lieu de résidence.

Important information:

Since April 1, 2011 the fee for a turkish residence permit for Swiss citizens has been set to TRY 120.00 per year.