Turkish Passport Renewal in the U.S. — 2026 Guide

Turkish passports are sold by duration, and the range is unusually wide: from six months to ten years, with the fee rising accordingly. Because the tariff is set in lira and charged at the consulate in its equivalent, dollar figures go stale quickly — confirm the amount when you book.

Quick facts

Two documents are indispensable: a valid identity card and your Turkish identification number. Men in the relevant age range must also produce evidence of completed military service, which is the requirement that most often stops an application.

Fees breakdown

The fee includes the booklet charge, so there is no separate cost for the document itself as in some other systems.

How to renew

1. Book an appointment at the consulate covering your area: you must apply in person.
2. Check that your identity card is valid and that you know your identification number.
3. For men of conscription age, resolve the military service documentation first.
4. Bring biometric photographs to Turkish specification.
5. Choose the validity and pay the corresponding fee.
6. Collect when notified: the old passport is returned to you with a cancellation mark.

Required documents

• Current or most recent Turkish passport.
• Valid Turkish identity card.
• Turkish identification number.
• Biometric photographs.
• Evidence of military service for applicable age groups.
• Marriage certificate or court decree for any name change.

Where to apply

At the embassy in Washington or one of the consulates general. Türkiye maintains a substantial network across the United States.

Additional notes

The identity card can replace the passport

The Turkish identity card is accepted as a travel document for a defined list of countries, including Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Serbia and Northern Cyprus, in some cases only when arriving directly from Türkiye. For regional travel it can save carrying the passport.

Carry identification in Türkiye

The identity card is compulsory for all Turkish citizens from birth, the police may ask for identification at any time, and failing to produce it can attract a fine.

Lost abroad

Report it to the local police, obtain a report, and contact the consulate. Urgent replacements follow a different procedure from ordinary renewals.

Start six months out

With four to eight weeks of processing plus appointment waits, beginning half a year before expiry is realistic rather than cautious.