Turkish Embassy
The Turkish Embassy in South Africa is a diplomatic mission acting as the representative of the Turkish government.
Turkish Embassy South Africa Contact Details
- ADDRESS: 1067 Stanza Bopape Street Hatfield 0083, PO Box 56014 Arcadia, 0007 Pretoria, South Africa
- CITY: Pretoria
- EMAIL: embassy.pretoria@mfa.gov.tr
- FAX: 00 27 12 342 60 52
- PHONE: 00 27 12 342 60 53
- WEBSITE: http://http://pretoria.emb.mfa.gov.tr
About the Embassy of Turkey in Pretoria, South Africa
Turkish Embassy in Pretoria runs an inclusive range of consular services to local, Turkish, and international citizens in South Africa.The Turkish Embassy in Pretoria supports South African citizens through its consular services if they:
- Need general or specific info regarding the Turkish economy, culture, sports, education, and more
- Need information regarding requirements and process of getting Turkish Citizenship
- Specific contacts and information in Turkey
- Want to apply and obtain a Turkish Visa
Visa and Passport services
Turkish passports and visas are issued only to citizens whose main residence is in Turkey and South Africa.
The process of issuing a Turkish Visa and Passport of Turkey can take a few weeks .*Please contact with Turkish Embassy in Pretoria if you have any questions as regards visa and passport matters.
Turkish representations in South Africa
In addition to the Turkish Embassy in Pretoria, Turkey also has 1 other representation in South-africa:
- Turkish Consulate in Cape Town
South African representations in Turkey
Country of South-africa has 4 other representations in Turkey:
- South African Consulate in Cigli
- South African Consulate in Mersin
- South African Consulate in Istanbul
- South African Embassy in Ankara
Turkish representations worldwide
Turkish Embassy In Pretoria represents one of 120 consular and diplomatic representations of Turkey all over the world.
Foreign representations in South Africa
Turkish Embassy In Pretoria represents one of 186 foreign consular and diplomatic representations from around the world in South Africa.
Consular Services:
The Turkish Embassy in Pretoria offers a wide range of consular services, including the processing of visas and passports and document legalization.
To apply for a new passport, renew your old passport, want to change the particulars on your current passport, or need to report a lost or damaged passport, book an appointment with the high commission’s passport service
These consulate services are listed below:
- Process passport applications
- Process visa applications
- Legalization of documents
- Issuing emergency travel documents
- Power of attorney
- Birth Certificate
- Application forms
- Authentication of documents
In case you want to apply for an identity card, report your lost or stolen Turkey ID card, or need to edit or change your particulars on the Identity verification card, consult the high commission.
Remember that passport applications take at least six weeks to process. Dual nationals must declare the other nationality before applying for the renewal of their Turkey passport. If you want to regain Turkish citizenship, wait until the completion of the regaining process.
Furthermore, passports are delivered to the applicant via postal services, and there’s no need to visit the high commission.
In the wake of the pandemic, visitors are requested to provide a registered, secure, and trackable envelope with their full address and pre-paid postage stamps to receive their sensitive documents via post.
The envelope must indicate the applicant’s full name and postal code while having enough return postage. Moreover, anyone visiting the Turkish Embassy in Pretoria must abide by the necessary SOPs, wear a mask, and comply with social distancing rules
How to apply for a Turkish visa from South Africa?
Ordinary passport holders can obtain three-month-multiple entry e-Visas via the website www.evisa.gov.tr.
They can also get their visas from Turkish diplomatic representations abroad or they can obtain their three-month-multiple entry visas upon their arrival to Türkiye at the ports of entry.
How long does it take to get a Turkish visa in South Africa?
If you need to apply for a non-tourist visa or visit for longer than 30 days, you will need to apply in person at the Turkish Embassy in Pretoria.
To make an appointment at the embassy, simply complete the online form. The issuing process may take up to 30 days, and you will be informed via email once your visa is ready.