Dear applicant:The Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Istanbul is scheduled to be closed on 19 JUN 2026 for DuanWu Festival.

In order to further facilitate visa applicants, from September 2,2024 to December 31,2025, the Chinese Consulate in istanbul Turkey will exempt fingerprints collection for all short-term visa applicants who apply for single or double entry (duration of stay within 180 days). Istanbul Visa Applicatio

Dear Applicant：Pursuant to the Turkish Tax Procedure Law and the Turkish Code of Obligations, the Istanbul Chinese Visa Application Service Center is under a statutory obligation to issue an official receipt for every fee collected from applicants. This obligation is imposed by law and may not be waived under any circumstances.

Holiday Notice 2026

Dear Applicant, In order to enhance the efficiency of the visa application process and further improve service procedures, our visa application center, in cooperation with the Consulate General in Istanbul, will launch the Visa App online preliminary review system. As of June 30, all visa applicants