Procedures to Be Conducted by Provincial Directorates of Migration During the Restriction Period

Residence PermitAppointments During Restriction Periods

You can still attend your residence permit appointments at the migration office during lockdowns or restriction periods. These meetings count as a valid reason to leave your home. But you must carry the right papers to show the police if they stop you. It's the only way to prove you aren't breaking the rules. Make sure you go directly to your meeting and back home.

Documents You Need for Your Residence Permit Appointments

When you travel to the migration office during a lockdown, you need to have your documents ready. Local authorities will want to see proof of your meeting. Have these items with you:

If you need a closer look here, see Sample of Petition for Appointment Without Appointment Date (expanded).

If you need a closer look here, see Required Documents for Appointment Attendance.

• Residence Permit Registration Form: Print the form you got from the e-residence system.
• Passport or Travel Document: Bring your original passport or a valid substitute.
• Appointment Confirmation: If your meeting is in Istanbul or Ankara, show the SMS or email from the Directorate. It must show your specific date and time.

New Applications via e-Ikamet

The e-ikamet system stays open even when the country is under restriction. You can still apply for a new permit or renew your old one at e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr. The system will give you a date, even if it falls during a lockdown. Don't wait to file your papers. You should finish your online application to make sure you stay legal in Turkey. And remember to save a digital copy of your confirmation.

Suspended Services and Administrative Actions

Some services stop during a full closure even if the main office is open. You can't usually hand in missing documents or update your home address during these times. Address registration processes also tend to pause. Wait until the restrictions end to finish these specific tasks. The migration office will announce when they start these services again. So, keep checking for updates on their website.

International and Temporary Protection Procedures

Rules for international and temporary protection are a bit different. Most of these services stop during a lockdown. This includes first-time registrations and interviews. If you had a meeting scheduled, the office will postpone it. But don't worry about losing your rights. You'll get a new date once the restrictions lift. Check the e-appointment system to find your new time. They usually send a notification once the lockdown ends.

Important Compliance Information

You must go straight from your home to the migration office. Don't use your meeting as an excuse to travel elsewhere in the city. If you do, you might face a heavy fine from the police. Rules can change fast based on new government orders. So, check the official website often to stay safe and keep your residence permit appointments valid.

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