About Turkey's Correctional System
Turkey's correctional system is managed by the General Directorate of Prisons and Detention Houses. For inmate searches, use the official contacts listed below or contact the facility directly using the phone numbers on this page. Where available, the facility listings below include addresses, inmate capacity, and descriptive information.
For US citizens detained in Turkey, contact US Embassy Turkey at +90 312 455 5555 immediately, or call the US State Department Citizens Emergency Center at 1-888-407-4747 from the US.
Turkey Resources & Legal Services
Key Turkey Prison Contacts
| Agency / Contact | Location | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Directorate of Prisons and Detention Houses | Turkey | +90-312-270-1500 | Visit Site |
| US Embassy Turkey | Turkey | +90 312 455 5555 | Visit Site |
| US State Dept Emergency (from US) | Washington DC | 1-888-407-4747 | Visit Site |
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Turkey's main high-security F-type prison near Ankara. Opened in 2001. Houses political prisoners journalists academics and coup plotters. Has been heavily used following the 2016 coup attempt to hold thousands of detained journalists and academics.
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F-type high-security prison in Edirne northwestern Turkey. Houses high-profile convicted criminals and political prisoners.
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Turkey's largest prison. Located in Silivri 70km west of Istanbul. Opened in 2008. Houses tens of thousands of prisoners including high-profile politicians journalists academics military officers arrested following the 2016 coup attempt.
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Main closed prison in Turkey's third largest city. Houses sentenced and remand prisoners from the Aegean region.
Turkey Prison FAQ
Browse the facility listings on this page to find the specific institution, then contact them directly using the phone number listed. For US citizens detained in Turkey, contact US Embassy Turkey at +90 312 455 5555 immediately.
Contact US Embassy Turkey at +90 312 455 5555 immediately, or call the US State Department Citizens Emergency Center at 1-888-407-4747 from the US. Consular officers can visit detained Americans, provide lists of local attorneys, and notify family members.
Visitation rules vary significantly by facility and security level in Turkey. You will typically need to be on an approved visitor list, present valid government-issued photo ID, and comply with the facility's dress code. Contact the specific facility directly using the phone number listed on this page to confirm current visitation hours and requirements.
Contact Union of Turkish Bar Associations for referrals to qualified criminal defense attorneys in Turkey. The US Embassy can also provide a list of local attorneys. You can also find a criminal lawyer through our directory.
Each Turkey facility has its own approved methods for receiving inmate funds. Contact the facility directly using the phone numbers listed on this page for current accepted payment methods, deposit limits, and procedures.