Consulate General of Sweden, Istanbul

Consulate General of Sweden, Istanbul Welcome to the Consulate General of Sweden, Istanbul. Here you will find the latest updates of the Consulate's public activities.

The Consulate General of Sweden in Istanbul is located in the Swedish Palace on Istiklal Caddesi 247 in the historic district of Pera/Beyoğlu, on the oldest Swedish Government property abroad, acquired in 1757. The current Palace was built in 1870, thus celebrating 150 years in 2020. The fundamental mission of the Consulate General, with the assistance of four Honorary Consulates in Antalya, Alanya, Izmir and Mersin, is to provide consular services for Swedish citizens in the whole of Türkiye except for the two provinces Ankara and Konya. In addition to representing the Government of Sweden in Istanbul, the main areas of activity for the Consulate are promoting Sweden and its culture and values, supporting Swedish companies on the Turkish market as an active member of Team Sweden in Türkiye, and supporting civil society, mainly in the areas of democracy and human rights including gender equality. The Consulate also handles migration issues such as applications for visas and residency and work permits in Sweden, for applicants from all of Türkiye. The Consulate has staff deployed from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Culture, Swedish Migration Agency and the Swedish National Police, as well as locally employed staff. Since 1962, the Consulate hosts the Swedish Research Institute in Istanbul (SRII). Its primary aim is promoting Swedish and Nordic research about Turkey and the Eastern Mediterranean, and the Director is accredited as a Consul. Also, the head of Business Sweden’s office is accredited as a Trade Attaché at the Consulate. Karin Hernmarck is Consul General since 15 August 2025.

20/09/2026

Say hello to ’Returrundan’ – the mobile recycling station that makes it easier for residents in Stockholm to sort their waste.

In Sweden, not all types of waste can be disposed of at home. Items like glass, electronics and certain other materials must be taken to a recycling centre. The aim with Returrunda is to make waste sorting more accessible – especially for those without a car, who walk or cycle. And it’s more environmentally friendly!

The recycling station comes to you rather than everyone having to drive to the recycling station themselves.

With a short jingle, the recycling truck announces its presence as it drives around various neighbourhoods. From reusable items to hazardous waste like paint and batteries, Returrundan accepts a wide range of objects and materials – as long as they fit inside a moving box.

The recycling truck then takes people’s waste to a recycling centre.

Returrundan is an initiative by Stockholm Vatten och Avfall, a water and waste company owned by the City of Stockholm.



at the Swedish Palace and Gaming Istanbul 2026 🇸🇪👾🇹🇷Sweden is the country partner of 2026 with Worldbuilders exhibit...
19/09/2026

at the Swedish Palace and Gaming Istanbul 2026 🇸🇪👾🇹🇷

Sweden is the country partner of 2026 with Worldbuilders exhibition and inspiring panel session “The Swedish Games that Shaped the World” with industry leaders from Sweden.

Last night, we welcomed leading game developers, studios, creators and partners to the Swedish Palace for an inspiring evening of connection and collaboration.

Sweden’s games industry ecosystem thrives on openness, creativity and global partnerships — and Turkish talent already plays a key role in this success. Together, we can build new worlds, new ideas and new opportunities.

Our message is simple: let’s develop the future of games together.

Explore Sweden’s inclusive and innovative ecosystem, connect with Swedish studios, and discover pathways for talent, co‑production and investment.

Here’s to new collaborations between Türkiye and Sweden — and to the worlds we will build next.

🇸🇪🇹🇷

Last night at the historic Pera Palace Hotel, we revived a remarkable cultural moment in Istanbul’s history. ✨In 1786, t...
18/09/2026

Last night at the historic Pera Palace Hotel, we revived a remarkable cultural moment in Istanbul’s history. ✨

In 1786, the first known opera performance in the city was staged at the Swedish Palace — a night where diplomats, artists, and Istanbul’s cultural community came together to experience live music in its purest form.

With performances of Burcu Bükem Kuru, Sergio Lapedota, Mehmet Yasemin and the talented instructors of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, the spirit of Salieri and the cultural bridge between Türkiye and Sweden came alive once again. 🎶

This Opera Night was held during EU Heritage Days, making it even more meaningful as we celebrate the shared cultural heritage that connects European communities.

A heartfelt thank you to our partners for making this evening possible:
Pera Palace Hotel
H&M
İtalyan Kültür Merkezi
EUNIC Global
Mimar Sinan Güzel Sanatlar Üniversitesi
Avrupa Miras Günleri Ankara
Avrupa Miras Günleri | Beyoğlu European Heritage Days | Beyoğlu
Institut français İstanbul
Svenska institutet

A night of music, history, and cultural dialogue — beautifully revived. 🌙🎻✨

Sweden has held a general election. But what happens between election day and the formation of a new government?Swipe th...
16/09/2026

Sweden has held a general election. But what happens between election day and the formation of a new government?

Swipe through our timeline to learn how Sweden’s parliamentary system works and how a new Prime Minister and Government are appointed.

Productive meeting with TÜSİAD leadership today. Our discussion focused on deepening trade relations and unlocking new o...
16/09/2026

Productive meeting with TÜSİAD leadership today. Our discussion focused on deepening trade relations and unlocking new opportunities for Swedish–Turkish business collaboration and innovation.

Special thanks to TÜSİAD for the valuable exchange and forward looking dialogue.

TÜSİAD
Business Sweden
Swedish Chamber of Commerce TR

15/09/2026

Today, the International Day of Democracy is being observed in countries all over the world. Statistics from the Varieties of Democracy research institute show that democracy is in decline, with 74 per cent of the world’s population currently living in autocracies.

Sweden is actively working to promote democracy. Take a look at what we are doing through the Council of Europe in Strasbourg and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in Vienna.

We’re at GIST 2026! 🇸🇪🎮 Join us at the Swedish stand as we bring Worldbuilders – The Swedish Games That Shaped the Worl...
14/09/2026

We’re at GIST 2026! 🇸🇪🎮 Join us at the Swedish stand as we bring Worldbuilders – The Swedish Games That Shaped the World to this year’s video games festival in Istanbul.

For three full days, you can explore iconic Swedish games, discover new worlds, and learn how Sweden became one of the most creative and inclusive gaming ecosystems in the world.

We are hosting three inspiring speakers from Sweden’s game industry, Daniel Torbjörnsson (Dataspelsbranschen), Jenny Brusk (Sweden Game Arena / DONNA) and Tobias Sjögren (Alinea Analytics) for B2B Connect and panel session at the conference.

Come meet us, explore the exhibition, and connect with Sweden’s game community. See you at GIST 2026!

Başkonsolosluk, 16-17 Eylül tarihlerinde ziyaretçilere kapalı olacaktır. Ziyaretçilerimizden, söz konusu tarihlerde yaln...
14/09/2026

Başkonsolosluk, 16-17 Eylül tarihlerinde ziyaretçilere kapalı olacaktır. Ziyaretçilerimizden, söz konusu tarihlerde yalnızca dijital hizmetlerimizden ve iletişim kanallarımızdan bizimle iletişim kurmalarını rica ederiz.

13/09/2026

Sweden is gearing up for the next general election, which takes place today. And we take voting seriously – really seriously! 🇸🇪🗳️

With voter turnout above 80 per cent for more than six decades, it’s fair to say Swedes have made a habit of showing up at the polls.

Let’s look at what’s behind this strong commitment to voting. 👀

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Istiklal Caddesi 247 (Tünel) Beyoglu
Istanbul
34430

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+902123340600

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