Emergency Assistance

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. 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 +90 312 455 5555
  • Istanbul +90 212 335 9000
  • Adana +90 322 455 4100

Note: Time difference between Washington D.C. and Turkey is + 8 hours.

Turkish Emergency Numbers:

  • Police: Dial 155
  • Fire: Dial 110
  • Ambulance: Dial 112