All marriages in Turkey must be performed according to the civil marriage code of Turkey. Religious ceremonies have no legal effect. US military personnel are reminded to obtain permission to marry from their commanding officers. Below are the steps to be followed: Make an online notarial appointment U.S. Consulate Adana’s website and execute an affidavit of marriage eligibility (bekarlik …
Read More» All marriages in Turkiye must be performed according to the civil marriage code of Turkiye. Religious ceremonies have no legal effect. US military personnel are reminded to obtain permission to marry from their commanding officers. Execute an affidavit of eligibility to marry (bekarlik belgesi) at the Consulate General, Istanbul. We will notarize the affidavit of eligibility for a fee of …
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August 24, 2020 U.S. Mission Turkey collected questions and responded to them in the video on Overseas Voting Information. The video provides key information about absentee voting and answer US citizen’s questions about voting overseas. In the meantime, you can learn more about voting overseas on Mission Turkey’s Overseas Voting page at: https://tr.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/voting/ Register with …
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All U.S. citizens can receive their blank ballots electronically. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, you must complete an FPCA each year to participate in elections as an overseas absentee voter. Depending on the state in which you are eligible to vote, you may get …
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On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, Consulate General Istanbul American Citizen Services Chief Marko Cimbaljevich and Consular Officer Yetta Ziolkowski taped this message for U.S. citizens in Turkey. They discussed the evolving situation regarding COVID-19, commercial flight options to the United States from Turkey, local restrictions, and specific crisis services offered by U.S. Mission Turkey. Please …
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On Thursday, April 16, 2020, Mission Turkey American Citizen Services Chiefs Aroosha Rana and Marko Cimbaljevich taped this message for U.S. citizens in Turkey.
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Calling all American citizens living in Turkey. Our Counselor for Consular Affairs, Amber Baskette, has a message for you. Please remember to enroll in STEP so we can reach you with important alerts and information. step.state.gov
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: Transition to Istanbul’s New International Airport (March 22, 2019) Location: Istanbul, Turkey Event: The Istanbul Airport operating authority has announced that between April 5-7, 2019, all domestic and international commercial flights will transfer from Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport to the new Istanbul Airport. Both airports are scheduled to cease operations temporarily during …
Read More» Location: Istanbul, Turkey Event: Istanbul’s new international airport (ISL) officially opened on October 29, 2018. However, international and domestic flights are gradually being transferred from Ataturk Airport (IST) to ISL, with flights operating into and out of both airports. Flight delays and cancellations may occur, and the two airports are located a significant distance apart. …
Read More» American Outlook American Citizen Services United States Mission, Turkey April 2018 Newsletter Featured in this quarter’s issue: The State of Emergency U.S. Passport Execution Fee Increase to $35 Personal Data and Emergency Contact Page of U.S. Passports Tax Time Guide: IRS Publication 17 helps taxpayers with 2017 taxes IRS: Unclaimed 2014 refunds worth $1.1 billion …
Read More» The U.S. passport execution fee will be $35 starting on April 2, 2018. This rule increased the fee $10 from the previous $25 fee. Individuals who apply for a passport renewal by mail will not see a fee increase.
Read More» Just voted in November? Still traveling or living overseas? You should register and request your absentee ballot to vote again in 2017 to ensure your election office knows where to send your ballot for any upcoming special elections for federal office. Some states are also holding gubernatorial or other statewide elections this year. The Federal Voting Assistance …
Read More» Due to inclement weather, on Tuesday, January 11th, the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul will be open for emergency services for U.S. citizens only. All scheduled consular services including visa appointments and American Citizen Service appointments for passports, consular reports of birth abroad (CRBA), and notaries are cancelled. To reschedule a passport, notary or CRBA appointment, please schedule …
Read More» Due to inclement weather, on Tuesday, January 10th, the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul will be open for emergency services for U.S. citizens only. All scheduled consular services including visa appointments and American Citizen Service appointments for passports, consular reports of birth abroad (CRBA), and notaries are cancelled. To reschedule a passport, notary or CRBA appointment, please schedule …
Read More» The U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul will be closed tomorrow, January 9th, due to inclement weather. All consular services including visa appointments and American Citizen Service appointments for passports, consular reports of birth abroad (CRBA), and notaries are cancelled. Emergency services for U.S. citizens will be provided. To reschedule a passport, notary or CRBA appointment, …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Ankara informs U.S. citizens that it is aware that an organization called Radical Change (Köklü Değişim Derneği) is organizing a protest today after the Friday prayer at approximately 1:30 pm. The group reportedly plans to march from Kocatepe Mosque to the U.S. Embassy. In addition, the U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that the …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Istanbul December 12, 2016 The U.S. Consulate General would like to inform U.S. citizens that demonstrations in response to the recent bombings in Besiktas are planned throughout Istanbul on Monday evening, starting at 5:30 p.m. There will be a solidarity rally at Vodafone Arena in Besiktas and surrounding neighborhoods. Please note that …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Istanbul December 10, 2016 The U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul is monitoring reports of an explosion near the Vodafone soccer stadium and the Ritz Carlton hotel in Besiktas in Istanbul. There are preliminary reports that several people were injured. Please avoid the area, monitor local press reporting, and let friends and family …
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