In the case of emergency of a U.S. citizen in Turkey, such as death, arrest, illness, or abduction, you may dial the following numbers.
If you have been contacted by or on behalf of someone close to you, but whom you have not met in person, requiring emergency assistance follow this link for more information.
Routine services such as passport renewals, reports of birth abroad, and notarials are not considered emergencies and are processed during regular business hours. The ACS Unit cannot respond to inquiries about visas or services for U.S. legal permanent residents. For more information about visas, please visit: Immigrant Visa Services or Non-Immigrant Visa Services.
For emergencies, call the Embassy or Consulate in your area:
- Ankara +90 312 294 0000
- Istanbul +90 212 335 9000
- Adana +90 322 455 4100
Note: Time difference between Washington D.C. and Turkey is + 7 hours.
Turkish Emergency Numbers: Dial or Text (for hearing impaired) 112, English interpretation services available