- BIST10011,572-1.28%
- USD49.45+0.05%
- EUR55.62+0.37%
- GOLD4,182.70+0.04%
- INTEREST37.00%-1.00
- BITCOIN82,421+0.50%
- October 19, 20269°
- BIST10011,572-1.28%
- USD49.45+0.05%
- EUR55.62+0.37%
- GOLD4,182.70+0.04%
- INTEREST37.00%-1.00
- BITCOIN82,421+0.50%
- October 19, 20269°
11
Transactions with Türkiye (Consular)
Turkish representations in the USA and procedures involving Türkiye: appointments, passports and civil registry, powers of attorney and apostilles, military service, social security, voting from abroad, death-related procedures, and customs.
Topics in this section
- 11.1 Turkish missions and areas of responsibility in the USSeven missions serving Turkish citizens in the US share responsibilities by state. As a rule, procedures are carried out at the mission responsible for the state where you reside.
- 11.2 Consular appointments (konsolosluk.gov.tr) and e-GovernmentMost consular services are conducted by appointment through konsolosluk.gov.tr; required documents, forms, and fees vary by representative office. A free e-Government password can also be obtained from the consulate.
- 11.3 Passport, ID card, population registration (birth, marriage, death)Turkish citizens living in the USA generally handle passport, Turkish ID card, population registration copy, birth, marriage, custody, and address declaration procedures through the consulate.
- 11.4 Power of attorney, notarial services, apostilleFor your matters in Turkey from the US, you can have a power of attorney prepared at a Turkish consulate or, for certain transactions, sign it before a US notary and obtain an apostille. Find out in advance from the relevant Turkish institution which method is valid.
- 11.5 Military serviceMale Turkish citizens living in the United States or holding U.S. citizenship remain liable for military service. Options include registration, deferment, foreign-currency military service, paid military service, and exemption.
- 11.6 Social securityThere is no social security agreement between the USA and Türkiye; periods in the USA can be counted in Türkiye through overseas service credit under Law No. 3201. Application procedures involving consular and SGK documents are explained on this page.
- 11.7 Voting from abroadTurkish citizens in the United States may vote in parliamentary and presidential elections and referendums if they are registered in the overseas electoral register. To register, submit an address declaration to the consulate and check your registration through the YSK inquiry.
- 11.8 Transport of remains and death proceduresIn the event of a death in the United States, a death certificate must be obtained, the death must be registered in the Turkish civil registry, and a certificate for transporting remains must be issued for burial in Türkiye. Consular procedures are free of charge; only postage costs may be requested.
- 11.9 Goods and vehicles brought when moving to Turkey (customs)Learn the rules for taking household goods and vehicles from the USA to Turkey, temporarily bringing a foreign-plated vehicle, and bringing passenger baggage, phones, and cash. Since customs legislation may change, check the official guide before setting out.
Last reviewed October 16, 2026. This content is general information, not legal advice.