Location:
· Throughout Turkiye (ongoing)
· U.S. Consulate Adana (October 18, 2023)
Event:
· Following recent protest activity, the U.S. Consulate in Adana will be closed to the public Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
· Large demonstrations related to events in Israel and Gaza are expected throughout Turkiye for the next several weeks. Any gathering, even those intended to be peaceful, could escalate and turn violent. In the event of peaceful protests near the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Turkiye, police may block the road and increase police presence, however the offices will remain open to U.S. citizens with scheduled appointments unless we announce closure to the public.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid areas around protests and demonstrations.
- Avoid crowds.
- Keep a low profile.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Monitor local media for updates.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy (Ankara, Türkiye)
1480 Sok No:1
Cukurambar Mah
Cankaya 06530 Ankara, Türkiye
Tel: +90-312-294-0000
Ankara-ACS@state.gov
https://tr.usembassy.gov/ankara/
U.S. Consulate General Istanbul
Poligon Mahallesi, Sariyer Caddesi No: 75
İstinye 34460 Sariyer, Istanbul, Türkiye
Tel: +90-212-335-9000
ACS_Istanbul@state.gov
https://tr.usembassy.gov/istanbul/
U.S. Consulate Adana
Girne Bulvari No: 212 Guzelevler Mah.
Yuregir, Adana, Türkiye
Tel: +90-322-455-4100
CA-Adana@state.gov
https://tr.usembassy.gov/adana/
U.S. Consular Agency Izmir
izmir@state.gov
State Department – Consular Affairs
1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444
Türkiye’s Country Page
Türkiye’s Travel Advisory
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