Consul General Hakan Etkinwas born in İzmir in 1965.

He graduated from English Language and Literature Department at Atatürk University and he is the holder of Master degree from International Relations Department of Gazi University, Ankara. His M.Sc. topic is Regional Political and Economical Integration Movements.

Consul General Etkin joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1991 and served at General Directorate of NATO/Disarmament, Deputy General Directorate for North-East Mediterranean Affairs, Deputy General Directorate of Protocol Affairs, Deputy General Directorate of Maritime and Aviation Affairs, Deputy General Directorate of Policy Planning, Director of State Guest House - Ankara Palace, Inventory Division-Head of Division, Cabinet of the Deputy Ministry, Directorate General for Consular Services, Principles and Europe Department- Head of Department , Directorate General for Consular Services Legislation and Europe Department- Head of Department, Directorate General for Consular Services, Western Europe and Balkan Countries, Head of Department, Department of Consular IT Services – Head of Department and lastly Directorate General for Immigration and Visa Procedures – Head of Visa Department.

He held various positions at Turkish Embassies in Kuala Lumpur, Tunisia, Sultanate of Oman, Paris; at Consulate General in Odessa and in London, Permanent Representations of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg and UNESCO in Paris.

He has been assigned as Consul General at CG of Türkiye in Rotterdam as of October 1, 2026.

He is married with one child.