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Registration of a child in the Turkish civil registry and identity card/passport procedures (consulate): checklist

Complete the child's birth registration, Turkish identity card, and passport in the specified order.

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1. Check the citizenship status

Assess the conditions for citizenship by birth to a Turkish mother or father and, if necessary, establishing parentage.

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Preparation and birth registration

1. Check the citizenship statusAssess the conditions for citizenship by birth to a Turkish mother or father and, if necessary, establishing parentage.
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2. Determine the responsible consulateFind the Turkish representative office responsible for the state where the child was born and make an appointment through konsolosluk.gov.tr for an in-person application.
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3. Register the marriage firstIf the parents' marriage is not registered in Türkiye, complete the marriage registration before registering the birth.
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4. Apply for birth registrationPrepare and submit the required application form, birth certificate, identity documents, and other documents depending on your circumstances.
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5. Report multiple citizenshipIf the child is also a U.S. citizen, submit the multiple citizenship notification together with the birth registration.
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Identity card and passport

6. Apply for a Turkish identity cardMake an appointment and apply for a TCKK with the application form, biometric photograph, and required identity documents.
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7. Apply for a Turkish passportAfter the child's Turkish identity card has been issued, apply for a passport by appointment with the required photograph and consent documents.
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8. Collect the documentsWhen the identity card and passport are ready, collect the documents in person, through an authorized representative, or by mail using a suitable return envelope.
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