Türkiye is represented in Australia by its embassy in Canberra, consulates-general in Woollahra and South Melbourne and an honorary consul.
Each office serves a set area called a consular district. Check which office covers the state where you live before you book an appointment or post documents.
Which office of Türkiye covers your state
| If you live in | Contact |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | Consulate-General in Sydney (Woollahra) |
| Victoria | Consulate-General in Melbourne (South Melbourne) |
| Queensland | Consulate-General in Sydney (Woollahra) |
| Western Australia | Consulate-General in Melbourne (South Melbourne) |
| South Australia | Consulate-General in Melbourne (South Melbourne) |
| Tasmania | Consulate-General in Melbourne (South Melbourne) |
| Northern Territory | Consulate-General in Sydney (Woollahra) |
| Australian Capital Territory | Consulate-General in Sydney (Woollahra) |
Offices of Türkiye in Australia
Open an office to see its full address, opening hours by day, the area it serves and how to contact it.
- Embassy in Canberra (Yarralumla)Embassy of Türkiye in Canberra6 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600+61 2 6234 0000Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in Sydney (Woollahra)Consulate-General of Türkiye in Sydney66 Ocean Street, Woollahra, NSW 2025+61 2 9302 4600Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in Melbourne (South Melbourne)Consulate-General of Türkiye in MelbourneLevel 8, 24 Albert Road, South Melbourne, VIC 3205+61 3 9696 6046Address, hours and services
Honorary consuls of Türkiye
Honorary consuls are appointed by Türkiye to help its citizens locally. They can assist in emergencies and with some certificates, but rarely issue passports or visas.
Other government offices of Türkiye
These offices deal with trade, education or defence matters, not with passports or visas.
Consulate-General in Sydney: Commercial Office
- Address
- Suite 7.02, 25 Bligh Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
- Phone
- +61 2 9233 3494
- sidney@ekonomi.gov.tr
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm
Consular services of Türkiye for people in Australia
Türkiye's official channels list 13 services for people in Australia. Each one shows where to apply, what to bring and the fees when they are published.
- Dual citizenship registrationTurkish citizens who also hold another nationality, such as Australian, register this so a dual-citizenship note is added to their Turkish civil registry record.
- Re-acquisition of Turkish citizenshipFormer Turkish citizens who lost citizenship, for example through an exit permit or by Council of Ministers decision, can apply to regain it.
- Birth registration for a child born outside marriage / paternity recognitionParents registering with the consulate the birth of a child born outside marriage in Australia.
- Driving licence renewalHolders of Turkish driving licences living in Australia can renew them at the consulate, provided they declared their Australian address at least six months earlier.
- Turkish Republic ID card (chip card, TCKK)Turkish citizens apply in person for the new chip-based identity card.
- Power of attorney (vekaletname)The consulate drafts and notarises powers of attorney for use in Türkiye, for instance for property, vehicle, bank or company matters.
- e-Devlet passwordThe consulate hands over the password for Türkiye's e-Devlet government services portal to citizens, Blue Card holders and foreigners with a foreign ID number.
- Passport (new, renewal or replacement)Turkish citizens in Australia apply in person for a new, renewed or replacement Turkish passport.
- Special (stamped) passportA Turkish special passport (hususi damgalı) for eligible current or former public officials, their dependants and similar groups.
- Criminal record certificateTurkish citizens can obtain a Turkish criminal record extract at the consulate for use abroad.
- Address declaration (Adres Beyanı)Turkish citizens register their Australian residence address with the consulate.
- e-Visa for TürkiyeAustralian ordinary-passport holders travelling to Türkiye for tourism, business or study apply for an electronic visa online.
- Visa for official, diplomatic and special passport holdersHolders of diplomatic, service or official passports (including Australians) need a sticker visa lodged at a Turkish consulate; ordinary passport holders use the e-visa or are exempt.
Before you contact Türkiye's missions
Office details come from the Australian Government's diplomatic and consular lists and each country's official pages, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Opening hours, fees and requirements change without notice, so confirm with the office before you travel or send documents.
If something on this page is out of date, tell us and we will check it against the official source.