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F-1 Visa Approvals at Istanbul Consulate

How many F-1 visas the Istanbul Consulate in Turkey issued, by fiscal year and month. The State Department does not publish refusals by post, so no approval rate exists for this consulate and none is shown.

Istanbul Consulate
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Visas approved per year: Istanbul, Turkey

Totals by U.S. fiscal year, which runs October to September, so FY2025 covers October 2024 to September 2025. Refusals are not published for this visa class, so an approval rate cannot be shown.

07572K2K3KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 3,029 approved3KFY17FY2018: 2,548 approved3KFY18FY2019: 2,620 approved3KFY19FY2020: 939 approved939FY20FY2021: 2,359 approved2KFY21FY2022: 2,960 approved3KFY22FY2023: 2,218 approved2KFY23FY2024: 1,573 approved2KFY24FY2025: 1,220 approved1KFY25

1,220

FY2025

3,029

Peak (FY2017)

-22.4%

vs FY2024

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How each Turkey consulate has changed

F-1 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

IstanbulAnkara
07572K2K3KVisas approvedFiscal yearIstanbul, FY2017: 3,029 approvedIstanbul, FY2018: 2,548 approvedIstanbul, FY2019: 2,620 approvedIstanbul, FY2020: 939 approvedIstanbul, FY2021: 2,359 approvedIstanbul, FY2022: 2,960 approvedIstanbul, FY2023: 2,218 approvedIstanbul, FY2024: 1,573 approvedIstanbul, FY2025: 1,220 approvedAnkara, FY2017: 1,006 approvedAnkara, FY2018: 1,332 approvedAnkara, FY2019: 1,456 approvedAnkara, FY2020: 630 approvedAnkara, FY2021: 1,240 approvedAnkara, FY2022: 379 approvedAnkara, FY2023: 1,535 approvedAnkara, FY2024: 1,890 approvedAnkara, FY2025: 1,208 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

When F-1 visas are approved in Istanbul, Turkey

Average approvals per calendar month across 5 complete years. Busiest month is Jul, quietest is Feb.

110
44
82
110
232
372
534
409
123
106
95
151
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Calendar months, not fiscal. A busy month means more applications competing for the same interview slots, not a better chance of approval.

Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month201720182019202020212022202320242025
Jan-1621121315731208348
Feb-617171725332922
Mar248116122421680504333
Apr183196169-1782495323
May317301398--91179191156
Jun621460265-325400532205126
Jul75858753652707779402368321
Aug599247386190798792288334241
Sep303108164-327216388850
Oct601389053571818138-
Nov6397125302291683054-
Dec1871622387413617868108-
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for F-1 visas at Istanbul Consulate in Turkey?
No approval rate is published for F-1 visas at Istanbul, or at any individual consulate. The State Department reports issuances by post but not refusals, so the percentages on this page are the worldwide rate for the visa class in each fiscal year. The issuance counts are specific to Istanbul.
What factors affect F-1 visa approval at Istanbul Consulate?
Factors include the completeness of your application, supporting documents, interview performance, and the consulate's workload. Common refusal reasons include missing documents, insufficient ties to your home country, or unclear travel purpose.
How can I improve my chances of getting a F-1 visa at Istanbul Consulate?
Prepare thoroughly for your interview, provide honest and complete information, and ensure all documents are in order. Review common mistakes and tips above, and consider professional guidance for complex cases.
Where does this consulate's visa approval data come from?
All data is sourced from the U.S. Department of State and official consulate reports. Statistics are updated regularly to reflect the latest available information.
Do Istanbul Consulate issuance numbers change over time?
Yes. Issuance volume moves with policy changes, global events, staffing at the post and application demand. The tables above show every fiscal year published so far, so the direction of travel is visible.
Can I attend my F-1 visa interview at a different consulate or in another country?
Yes, in many cases you can schedule your F-1 visa interview at a U.S. consulate in a different country (known as third-country processing). However, approval rates, wait times, and requirements may differ. Always check the specific consulate's policies and ensure you meet all eligibility criteria before applying in a different country.
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Data Source & Transparency

Data Source: All visa approval statistics are compiled from the official U.S. Department of State’s annual visa statistics reports. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, visit the U.S. Department of State Visa Statistics.

Methodology: These are counts of visas issued, taken from the State Department’s monthly issuance tables. No approval rate is shown because refusals are not published per country or per post, and a rate cannot be calculated without them. Figures exclude cases under administrative processing and are subject to reporting delays.

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with the U.S. government. All data is provided for informational purposes only. For official guidance, always refer to the U.S. Department of State or your local U.S. embassy/consulate.

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