Address Registration

According to the law, individuals who have obtained a residence permit card must register their address within 20 days of receiving their card. Additionally, if your current address changes, you must register your new address as well. Erasmus and Exchange Program students can skip this step if they will not extend their permits in Turkey.

You must book an appointment through Immigration Office Appointment System to register your address. It is mandatory to go to the immigration office on the appointment day for address registration.

Below you will find the required documents for the process. After reviewing and collecting the required documents according to where you stay, you can book your appointment and register your address at the Immigration Office in person.

 🏡 Required documents:

  • If you stay at the dormitories:
  1. Residence Permit Card (valid)
  2. Residence Permit Card copy
  3. Dorm Certificate with QR code (Turkish)
  4. Passport 
  5. Passport ID page copy
  6. Student Certificate
  • If you stay with a rental agreement out of the campus:
  1. Residence Permit Card (valid)
  2. Residence Permit Card copy
  3. Notarized Rental Agreement's Copy (Check How to Obtain Official Documents)
  4. A Utility Bill - Water or Electricity Bill with your name
  5. Passport 
  6. Passport ID page copy
  7. Student Certificate
  • If you stay with a friend, family member (a Guarantor) etc. out of the campus:
  1. Residence Permit Card (valid)
  2. Residence Permit Card copy
  3. Copy of Your Letter of Commitment from your Guarantor, "Taahhütname in Turkish" (Check How to Obtain Official Documents)
  4. Passport 
  5. Passport ID page copy
  6. Student Certificate
  • If the Guarantor is Turkish, they must provide:
  1. Address Registration Certificate from e-Devlet – Yerleşim Yeri Belgesi
  2. A Bill in the Person’s Name (Electricity, Water, or Gas) – Kişinin Adına Düzenlenmiş Bir Hizmet Faturası (Elektrik, Su veya Doğalgaz)
  3. An Identity Certificate with Residence Information from e-Devlet – Vukuatlı Nüfus Kayıt Örneği
  • If the Guarantor is International, they must provide:
  1. A Valid Residence or Work Permit Card Photocopy – Aktif İkamet İzin Kartı Fotojopisi
  2. Address Registration Certificate from e-Devlet – Yerleşim Yeri Belgesi
  3. A Bill in the Person’s Name (Electricity, Water, or Gas) – Kişinin Adına Düzenlenmiş Bir Hizmet Faturası (Elektrik, Su veya Doğalgaz)

Below, you will find important information regarding address registration. Please read it carefully.

  • You can only register your address if you are over 18 years old.
  • You can only register your address if your residence permit card is active and if you are in İstanbul.
  • Address registration is currently only done in person, physically.
  • The necessary documents for the address registration process are listed on our website. You can check the sections called “Address Registration” and “How to Obtain Official Documents” for the detailed information.
  • Students residing in our university dormitories or living in Tuzla, Pendik, Kartal, Maltepe, Şile, Adalar, and Kadıköy must register their addresses at the Pendik District Immigration Office. If you live at an address other than these, you may need to register at the Immigration Office nearest to your address. Please refer to the attached image below to select the appropriate Immigration Office for your address registration.
  • After registering your address, you can obtain a residence certificate (Yerleşim Yeri Belgesi) from the e-Government (e-Devlet) system. This document is barcode-protected and is required for residence permit extension applications. As long as your address information does not change, you can use this document for residence permit applications, obtaining a driver's license, and wherever else it is requested. If your address changes, you can continue to use this document by re-registering your new address. Here is the link to access your residence certificate after registering your address in the e-Government system: https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/nvi-yerlesim-yeri-ve-diger-adres-belgesi-sorgulama

Note: Do not forget that according to where you stay, they may ask for additional documents.

Immigration Office Addresses: 

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