Number of tourists visiting Turkey has reached 24 million in 2008. This figure is expected to continue its upward trend in 2009.

You can find comprehensive information on major tourism destinations in Turkey in our web pages.

Turkish economy has been developing rapidly in the recent years. With its foreign trade volume reaching almost 300 billion Dollars, Turkey has become an important regional economic power as well as an attractive market for foreign investors.

Welcome to the web pages of the Consulate-General of Turkey in Los Angeles.

If you are living in any of the 12 states (Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, California, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and Hawaii) at the western region of the United States, you may contact our Consulate for any kind of inquiries about Turkey and our consular services including visa issues. 

The Los Angeles offices of the Trade Attaché, the Culture and Tourism Attaché and the Educational Attaché are also ready to answer your inquiries. 

You can reach a wide range of information about Turkish foreign policy through the web site of Turkish Foreign Ministry at www.mfa.gov.tr 

If you are planning to invest in or doing business with Turkey, please visit the web site of Investment Support and Promotion Agency of Turkey at www.invest.gov.tr