Australian consular representation in Türkiye
Australian Consulate in Çanakkale
Find current contact details, consular and notarial services, appointments and emergency assistance from the Australian Consulate in Çanakkale, Türkiye.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate in Çanakkale
Use the current official details below to contact the Australian Consulate in Çanakkale.
Appointments: the Australian missions in Türkiye do not accept unscheduled appointment requests. Arrange an appointment before visiting the Consulate.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate in Çanakkale?
The Australian Consulate is located at the Kolin Hotel in Kepez, Çanakkale.
Before visiting: contact the Consulate and arrange an appointment before travelling to the office.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate in Çanakkale
The Australian Consulate in Çanakkale is part of Australia’s official diplomatic and consular network in Türkiye and provides consular and notarial services to Australian citizens.
The post is headed by Dr Paul Crawford, who began his assignment as Australian Consul in Çanakkale in May 2026.
Çanakkale has particular significance in the relationship between Australia and Türkiye because of the shared history associated with the Gallipoli campaign and the continuing commemorative relationship between the two countries.
Australia’s broader representation in Türkiye includes the Australian Embassy in Ankara and the Australian Consulate-General in Istanbul.
Services for Australians
Consular and notarial services
The Australian Consulate in Çanakkale provides consular assistance and a range of Australian notarial services.
Consular assistance
Australians who experience serious difficulties in Türkiye can contact the Consulate for assistance in accordance with the Australian Government’s Consular Services Charter.
Notarial services
The Consulate provides Australian notarial services including selected document certification, witnessing signatures, statutory declarations, affidavits, oaths and affirmations, and Certificates of No Impediment to Marriage.
Document legalisation
Eligible Australian documents may be authenticated or apostilled under current arrangements. Some notarial services can be completed in person, while selected services may be available by post through the Australian Embassy.
Passport services: Australian passport services are not available at the Australian Consulate in Çanakkale. Contact the Australian Embassy in Ankara or the Australian Consulate-General in Istanbul for passport services.
Visa and citizenship matters: the Consulate does not handle Australian visa or citizenship enquiries. These matters are administered through the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Australian Consulate
Visitors must arrange an appointment before attending the Australian Consulate in Çanakkale.
Consular appointments
Contact the Consulate if you require non-emergency consular assistance and explain your circumstances before attending.
Notarial appointments
In-person Australian notarial services can be booked in Çanakkale. Bring the relevant documents and valid photo identification that includes your signature.
Confirm the required service: before booking a notarial appointment, ask the organisation receiving your documents exactly which notarial act it requires. Australian consular staff cannot provide legal advice about which service you need.
Australian representation
Australian diplomatic and consular representation in Türkiye
Australia maintains three official posts in Türkiye: the Australian Embassy in Ankara, the Australian Consulate-General in Istanbul and the Australian Consulate in Çanakkale.
Australian Consulate in Çanakkale
The Consulate provides consular and notarial services. Australian passport services are not available at this post.
Australian Embassy in Ankara
The Embassy is Australia’s principal diplomatic mission in Türkiye and provides full consular, passport and notarial services.
Australian Consulate-General in Istanbul
The Consulate-General provides full consular, passport and notarial services.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Australian Consulate
Arrange your appointment, confirm the service you require and prepare the necessary documents before travelling to the Consulate.
Book before attending
Unscheduled appointment requests are not accepted at Australian missions in Türkiye. Contact the Consulate or use the relevant appointment arrangements before visiting.
Bring identification
For in-person notarial services, bring the relevant documents and valid photo identification containing your signature.
Use Ankara or Istanbul for passports
If you need an Australian passport service, arrange your application through the Australian Embassy in Ankara or the Australian Consulate-General in Istanbul.
Passport applicants: do not travel to Çanakkale to lodge an Australian passport application. The Australian Government expressly states that passport services are not available at this Consulate.
Emergency assistance: during business hours, contact the Consulate on +90 286 218 1721. If you cannot contact an Australian mission in an emergency, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.
Frequently asked questions
Australian Consulate in Çanakkale
Does Australia have a consulate in Çanakkale?
Yes. Australia maintains an Australian Consulate in Çanakkale as part of its official diplomatic and consular network in Türkiye.
Where is the Australian Consulate in Çanakkale?
The Consulate is located at the Kolin Hotel, Boğazkent Mah. Atatürk Cad. No: 2, Kepez, Çanakkale, Türkiye.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate?
Call +90 286 218 1721 or +90 531 886 5187, or email canakkale.consulate@dfat.gov.au.
Who is the Australian Consul in Çanakkale?
The Australian Consul in Çanakkale is Dr Paul Crawford, who began his assignment in May 2026.
What are the Consulate’s opening hours?
Australian missions in Türkiye are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm, except on published public holidays. Consular services are available from 8:30 am to 4:45 pm.
Can I apply for an Australian passport in Çanakkale?
No. Australian passport services are not available at the Australian Consulate in Çanakkale. Contact the Australian Embassy in Ankara or the Australian Consulate-General in Istanbul for passport services.
Does the Australian Consulate provide notarial services?
Yes. Australian notarial services are available in Çanakkale by appointment, including selected document certification, witnessing signatures, statutory declarations and Certificates of No Impediment to Marriage.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. Australian missions in Türkiye do not accept unscheduled appointment requests. Arrange your appointment before attending the Consulate.
Does the Consulate process Australian visas?
No. Australian visa, migration and citizenship matters are administered through the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
Where can I obtain full Australian passport services in Türkiye?
Full Australian passport services are available through the Australian Embassy in Ankara and the Australian Consulate-General in Istanbul.
What should I do in a consular emergency?
During business hours, contact the Australian Consulate in Çanakkale on +90 286 218 1721. If you cannot contact an Australian mission, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.
Official information