Canadian representation in Türkiye
Canadian Embassy in Ankara
Contact details, passport and consular services, appointments and regional responsibilities for the Embassy of Canada to Türkiye in Ankara.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Embassy in Ankara
The Embassy of Canada to Türkiye is located on Cinnah Caddesi in the Çankaya district of Ankara.
Çankaya 06690
Ankara
Türkiye
Before visiting: General, consular, passport and notarial services operate according to separate appointment schedules. Passport applications can also be sent to the embassy by mail or courier.
Location
Where is the Canadian Embassy in Ankara?
The embassy is located at Cinnah Caddesi No. 58 in Çankaya, Ankara.
About the embassy
About the Embassy of Canada to Türkiye
The Canadian Embassy in Ankara is Canada’s resident diplomatic mission in Türkiye.
Canada and Türkiye have longstanding diplomatic relations and cooperate as NATO allies on security, defence, trade, energy, regional stability and wider multilateral issues.
The Ankara embassy also has regional consular responsibilities for Azerbaijan and Georgia and provides consular assistance to Canadians in Iran.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Embassy in Ankara
The embassy provides passport, citizenship, notarial and other consular services for Canadian citizens.
Passport services
Canadian passport applications can be submitted in person by appointment or sent to the embassy by mail or courier.
Citizenship services
Eligible paper applications for proof of Canadian citizenship can be mailed to the embassy or dropped off at the embassy security gate during published weekday hours.
Notarial services
The embassy provides selected notarial services by appointment, including statutory declarations, certified copies and certain authentication or apostille-related services.
Marriage abroad
Canadian consular officers cannot perform marriages in Türkiye. The embassy can provide information about documents that may be required by local marriage authorities.
Emergency assistance
Canadian citizens requiring urgent assistance can contact the embassy during business hours. Emergency consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through Canada’s Emergency Watch and Response Centre.
Visa and immigration
Visa, study, work and immigration applications are handled through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and its official application channels.
Appointments
Appointments at the Canadian Embassy in Ankara
The embassy publishes separate appointment schedules for general, consular, passport and notarial services.
General embassy appointments
General appointments are currently available Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 12:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. On Friday, appointments are available from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Consular appointments
Consular services are currently available by appointment Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Passport appointments
Passport services are currently available by appointment on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Notarial appointments
Notarial services are currently available by appointment on Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Check before travelling: Embassy hours may change during a large-scale emergency or official closure. Confirm your appointment before visiting.
Passport services
Canadian passport services in Ankara
The Embassy of Canada in Ankara accepts Canadian passport applications both in person and by mail or courier.
Apply in person
Book an appointment before presenting your passport application documents at the embassy. Current passport appointment periods are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Apply by mail or courier
Complete passport applications can be sent to the Embassy of Canada, Attention: Consular Section, Cinnah Caddesi No. 58, Çankaya 06690, Ankara, Türkiye.
Payment: Passport fees must be paid online. Include the required proof of payment with your application.
Istanbul option: The Consulate General of Canada in Istanbul also accepts Canadian passport applications in person or by mail or courier.
Consular district
Countries served by the Canadian Embassy in Ankara
Türkiye
Ankara is Canada’s resident diplomatic mission in Türkiye and provides consular services to Canadians throughout the country alongside the Consulate General in Istanbul.
Azerbaijan
The Embassy of Canada in Ankara provides Canadian consular services for Azerbaijan.
Georgia
The Ankara embassy provides Canadian consular services for Georgia.
Iran
The Embassy of Canada in Ankara provides consular assistance to Canadians in Iran, where Canada does not maintain a resident embassy.
Istanbul: Canada also maintains a Consulate General in Istanbul with its own consular, passport, citizenship and notarial services.
Before you visit
What to check before visiting the embassy
Choose Ankara or Istanbul
Both the Embassy in Ankara and the Consulate General in Istanbul provide passport and consular services. Check which office is more practical for your location and service needs.
Consider mail or courier
Passport applications can be sent to Ankara by mail or courier, so an in-person visit may not be necessary.
Use the citizenship drop-off
Eligible paper citizenship applications can be left with embassy security Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., except on public holidays.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Embassy in Ankara FAQ
Is there a Canadian Embassy in Türkiye?
Yes. Canada maintains an embassy in Ankara, officially designated the Embassy of Canada to Türkiye, in Ankara.
Where is the Canadian Embassy in Ankara?
The embassy is located at Cinnah Caddesi No. 58, Çankaya 06690, Ankara, Türkiye.
What is the telephone number for the Canadian Embassy in Ankara?
The embassy’s published telephone number is +90 (312) 409-2700.
What is the consular email address?
Consular enquiries can be sent to ankra-consular@international.gc.ca.
When are consular appointments available?
Consular services are currently available by appointment Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
When are passport appointments available?
Passport appointments are currently available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Can I send a Canadian passport application by mail?
Yes. The Consular Section of the Embassy of Canada in Ankara accepts complete passport applications by mail or courier as well as in person by appointment.
Can I drop off a citizenship application?
Yes. Eligible paper citizenship applications can be dropped off at the embassy security gate during the published weekday hours.
Does the Canadian Embassy in Ankara serve Azerbaijan and Georgia?
Yes. Global Affairs Canada lists Azerbaijan and Georgia within the Ankara embassy’s regional consular responsibilities.
Does the embassy provide consular assistance for Iran?
Yes. Global Affairs Canada states that the Embassy of Canada in Ankara provides consular services to Canadians in Iran.
Is there another Canadian consular office in Türkiye?
Yes. Canada also maintains a Consulate General in Istanbul that provides passport, citizenship, consular and notarial services.