New Turkish citizen ID and passport
ID card and passport: documents after citizenship
Select the document, the age and the place of application. You will see the documents and steps usually required.
Passport booklet charges and fees are set anew every year; check the current amount when booking the appointment.
New Turkish citizen ID and passport: steps, documents and points to watch
New Turkish citizen ID and passport documents are obtained after the citizenship decision has been taken and the person has been entered in the civil registry (MERNİS). First a T.C. identity number is assigned; then an appointment is booked at the civil registry office to apply for the chip ID card. The passport is issued after the ID card has been received and the booklet charge and fee have been paid, and it is usually delivered by post. Every family member, including children under 18, applies separately.
New Turkish citizen ID and passport: from the decision to the ID number
Once citizenship has been granted by presidential decision, the decision is entered in the civil registry system and each family member is given a T.C. identity number. You can follow the status at the civil registry office or through your lawyer. From that moment you are a Turkish citizen and need no visa or residence permit to enter or stay in Turkey.
The process up to this stage is described on Turkish citizenship by investment.
How do you obtain the Turkish ID card?
Appointment
Book an appointment through the Population and Citizenship Affairs appointment system or the call centre.
Payment
Pay the ID card charge at a bank, online or at the office.
Application
Your photo, fingerprints and signature are taken and the data is checked.
Delivery
The card is collected at the office or, on request, sent to your address.
Besides being an identity document, the chip ID card is used for e-Devlet (e-Government), banking and electronic signatures.
Applying for a passport after the ID card
- Application: by appointment at the civil registry office or, abroad, at a Turkish consulate.
- Charges: the passport booklet charge and fee are paid; the amount depends on the validity chosen and is updated every year.
- Validity: up to 10 years can be chosen for adults.
- Delivery: the passport is usually sent to the registered address by post.
First name and surname on the ID card and passport
Names are written in the Turkish alphabet according to the details in the citizenship application. A change or adaptation of the first name or surname can be requested during the citizenship application. Keeping the spelling identical across the old passport, the title deed, bank records and the new ID card prevents problems later, for example when selling property or dealing with banks.
What to do after receiving the ID card and passport
- Dual citizenship: Turkish law allows dual citizenship; whether the previous nationality can be kept depends on the law of the country of origin.
- Entry and exit: Turkish citizens enter and leave Turkey with their Turkish document.
- Military service: men of military age are registered under the Military Service Law; check your status before long trips.
- Updating records: the title deed, bank accounts and the tax number should be matched to the new identity number.
- Property used for citizenship: the 3-year no-sale annotation stays in force; see citizenship certificate of conformity.
- Family: each family member applies for their own documents; see spouse and children.
Questions about the ID card and passport
When is the ID card issued after the citizenship decision?
Once the decision has been registered and the identity number assigned, you book an appointment and apply.
Can I get a passport without an ID card?
In practice the ID card is issued first, followed by the passport application.
Do children under 18 receive their own documents?
Yes. Each child applies separately, with the legal representative present or consenting.
Can I apply from abroad?
Yes. Turkish consulates issue ID cards and passports to Turkish citizens.
How long is a Turkish passport valid?
Up to 10 years for adults; the fee depends on the period chosen.
This guide is based on the official legislation of the Republic of Türkiye and was last updated on .
This page provides general information and is not a substitute for legal advice on a specific case. No particular outcome of any application or proceeding is promised.
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