Steps for Establishing Population Registration in Istanbul

Together, we will review the steps to register individuals in Turkey easily and easily, you will learn about the legal and administrative requirements necessary to obtain permanent residence or invest in real estate, as well as get acquainted with some valuable tips to make the installation process more successful and smooth.

Learn about registering individuals in Turkey

Informing the Turkish government agencies of the place of residence of foreign residents is what is known as registering individuals in Turkey, and it is a process that is usually carried out through the “Presidency of Immigration in Turkey” or one of its directorates in the various Turkish states.

To register individuals in Turkey, the foreign resident is required to appear in person and bring his Turkish residence permit and an invoice bearing his name and the address of the house he wishes to register his data on after validating these documents and the address, the new place of residence is registered in the Turkish government records and this process aims to update the civil data of foreign residents and confirm their place of residence in an official and documented manner.

Registering individuals is an important step for foreign residents in Turkey, as it ensures documenting legal residence and updating government records in the new place of residence, which facilitates dealing with government agencies and public institutions more easily and smoothly and the process of registering individuals also represents a guarantee of the rights of the foreign resident in Turkey and enhances stability and safety for him and his family members.

What is the importance of registering individuals in Turkey?

Obtaining personal documents such as birth, housing, marriage, and divorce certificates is necessary for any individual, whether a foreigner or an Arab residing in Turkey in addition, there are many other important matters that residents of Turkey must document, and the responsible authorities in the country attach great importance to updating individuals' data periodically.

Many foreigners in Turkey, especially refugees and residents, benefit from the support and social assistance provided by relief agencies and the process of following up on them and providing the necessary help is easier and more effective when updating their data and continuing their commitment to legal dealings with civil status departments

The process of updating the data of foreign residents benefiting from social assistance helps to organize and facilitate this assistance, which contributes to improving the quality of their lives in Turkey.

The compliance of foreign residents in Turkey to document and update their data regularly shows their legal commitment and the goodwill of foreign residents toward Turkish government agencies and this commitment shows positivity and respect in dealing with foreign residents with laws and regulations in Turkey, which contributes to building a good and fruitful relationship with the local community and the Turkish authorities.

Learn about the Civil Registry Department in Turkey 

The Civil Registry is an official and governmental institution in Turkey responsible for documenting the civil registry of Turkish citizens, foreign residents, and Arabs residing within its territory.

The Turkish Civil Registry Office is tasked with issuing all personal and family civil documents for foreign and Arab citizens and residents.

The Turkish government considers the civil status departments an official source for population statistics, and registration of new births and deaths, in addition to recording all personal changes that occur to the data of citizens, foreigners, and Arabs among these changes is the update of residential addresses, the number of family members and other important civic information for them

Procedures for registering individuals  in Turkey

1.  Before starting the procedures, book an appointment online at the Civil Rights Department, as this reservation is necessary to save your time and organize the procedures appropriately.
2. When you get an appointment, fill in your data and enter your current residential address (optional), and then choose your preferred date and time to head to the civil rights department.
3. On the day of the appointment, go directly to the civil registry office in the area where you live.
4.  The employee at the civil rights department will ask you to enter your data and you may be asked to sign it after completion.
5. After completing the procedures, you will receive a self-support form in one copy (the original).
6. You are advised to take additional copies of this sheet to preserve backups for future importance.
7. When you obtain the required copies, present a copy to the competent mukhtar in your area to inform him of confirming your new residence address.

Learn about the cases that require a paper to register individuals  in Turkey

1. When registering any student in a Turkish school.
2. When opening a bank account, the employee asks for proof of your residence.
3. When renewing your Turkish residency of all kinds (tourist, student, commercial, and family residency).
4. When updating kimlik data for Syrians, especially under temporary protection.
5. During the application for Turkish citizenship.
6. It is also required when you register in the United Nations programs and register immigration to foreign countries from Turkey.
7. It has become a request for family reunification in Turkey.
8. When submitting your papers to obtain Turkish citizenship, a self-confirmation paper is also required

The documents required to apply for the issuance of the Turkish individual's card

1. A lease contract in the name of the person who wishes to extract the Turkish individual's paper.
2. A bill for electricity, gas or water in the name of the registered person.
3. Kamlik Temporary Protection Paper 99 or a valid residence permit for Syrians.

Is it necessary to change the population registry in Turkey?

Yes, in the event that the foreign resident changes his residence address in Turkey, he must register the new individuals with the Turkish authorities, and if he fails to confirm his new status, he is considered to be hiding his residential address from the authorities, and this is not a favorable situation for residents, especially those with a "temporary protection" card and failure to update the address can lead to legal problems and administrative procedures that negatively affect their legal status in Turkey and therefore, it is advisable to renew the individual periodically and make sure that the address is updated quickly when there is any change in the place of residence.

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