New e-Devlet Service Allows Foreigners to Register Addresses Online in Turkey
The Turkish government has made it easier for foreign nationals to register or change their addresses through the e-Devlet platform. This new service aims to streamline address registration processes and eliminate the need for long queues at government offices. Now, foreigners can apply online to change or register their address for unoccupied residences, making the process much more convenient.
What Has Changed?
Previously, foreigners had to visit local Civil Registry Offices to register their address. However, with the new system, they can now complete these procedures online via e-Devlet, saving time and effort.
The service lets foreign nationals register their address for themselves and their family members at the same time, without needing consent from the landlord, as long as the residence is unoccupied (no one else is officially registered at that address).
Key Features of the New Service:
- Available via e-Devlet: Foreign nationals can access the service at e-devlet’s official platform.
- Unoccupied Residences: The service applies to properties marked as unoccupied in government records.
- Single Application for Multiple People: Foreign nationals can apply for address registrations for themselves and their family members in one go.
Why It’s Important
Registering your address is essential in Turkey, especially with recent policy changes regarding foreign populations. Turkish law requires you to notify the Population Directorate about any address change within 20 days. Failure to comply could result in fines or legal consequences. Additionally, new rules, such as restrictions on foreign populations in specific neighborhoods, make it even more crucial to follow address registration procedures.
Using the e-Devlet service helps foreigners meet registration deadlines and avoid complications, while simplifying the entire process.
