🇨🇦 IRCC Visa Office in Ankara, Türkiye

The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) visa office in Ankara, Türkiye is responsible for processing various Canadian immigration and temporary visa applications submitted from several countries in the region. Visa offices outside Canada support applicants applying for temporary and permanent immigration programs.


📍 Role of the Ankara Visa Office

Canadian visa offices located in embassies and consulates abroad process immigration applications from people outside Canada. The Ankara office supports applicants who apply for entry to Canada from specific countries in the region.

  • 🧳 Visitor visas (Temporary Resident Visa)
  • 🎓 Study permits for international students
  • 💼 Work permits
  • 🏠 Permanent residence immigration applications
  • 🛂 Permanent Resident Travel Documents
  • 🕊 Refugee resettlement processing

These offices operate as part of Canada's global immigration network and process applications submitted online or through official visa application centres. Visa offices themselves are generally not open to the public.


🌍 Countries and Regions Served

The IRCC office in Ankara processes immigration applications for several countries in the surrounding region. Examples include:

  • Türkiye
  • Iran
  • Azerbaijan
  • Georgia
  • Turkmenistan

Applicants from these countries may have their Canadian visa or immigration files processed by the Ankara office depending on their application type and residence location.


📨 How to Contact IRCC About Your Application

In most cases, applicants should not contact the visa office directly. Instead, IRCC recommends using the official online tools to manage applications.

  • 📄 Check application status
  • ⏱ View processing times
  • ✉ Submit additional documents
  • 📝 Update personal or contact information

Use the official IRCC web form to communicate with immigration officers:

🔗 IRCC Web Form – Contact Immigration Canada


🏢 Visa Application Centres (VAC)

If you need to provide biometrics (fingerprints and photo) or submit your passport, you usually visit a Canada Visa Application Centre (VAC). These centres are operated by private contractors authorized by the Government of Canada.

VAC services typically include:

  • 📸 Biometric collection
  • 📦 Secure passport transmission to IRCC
  • 📑 Application submission assistance
  • 🌐 Local language support

You can locate the nearest VAC using the official VAC locator:

🌍 Find a Canada Visa Application Centre


⚠ Important Notes for Applicants

  • Visa offices normally contact applicants only if additional information or documents are required.
  • Most immigration applications must be submitted online through the IRCC portal.
  • Processing times depend on application type, country of residence and application volume.
  • Applicants should regularly check their IRCC account for messages and document requests.

ℹ Related Immigration Resources


📌 This page summarizes publicly available information about the IRCC visa office in Ankara and provides guidance for applicants seeking visas, study permits, work permits, or immigration to Canada.