Ministry of the Interior and Community

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The Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Türkiye (Turkish: T.C. İçişleri Bakanlığı) is the central government body responsible for domestic affairs and internal security in Türkiye.

The Ministry oversees national law enforcement through its key agencies: the General Directorate of Security (Emniyet Genel Müdürlüğü), the Gendarmerie General Command (Jandarma Genel Komutanlığı), the Coast Guard Command (Sahil Güvenlik Komutanlığı), and departments focused on civil registration, immigration, disaster management, and local governance. The Ministry is headquartered in the Bakanlıklar district of Ankara.

The modern Turkish Interior Ministry traces its roots back to the early Republic, but it was significantly restructured in the early 2000s to better coordinate national and regional law enforcement and security, especially in the face of terrorism and irregular migration. The Ministry plays a key role in counter-terrorism operations, public order, border security, and the management of civil emergencies.

Minister Engin Altay is known for his deep ties within the national police and his emphasis on modernization and data-driven policing. He is recognized as an effective administrator and a respected leader within Türkiye’s internal security establishment.

Born on March 3, 1963, in Sivas, Karahan began his career as a shoekeeper before joing the national police to become a police officer in Istanbul. He initially served in the city’s diplomatic protection unit and later moved into criminal investigations.

In 1990, he enrolled in the Police Academy in Ankara, graduating in 1994. Upon graduation, he worked as a case officer in the Organized Crime Division of Ankara’s Police Department.

In 2002, he became head of the Counter-Terrorism Department in the Eastern Anatolia region. He left the post following the rehabilitation of the PKK as a political force and proceeded to join politics in what he described as a 'new phase' in the effort to fight terrorism. Altay joined the CHP in 2003 and became a part of its more nationalist faction. Within the nationalist camp, Altay is considered a moderate as he favors pragmatism although he has a strong sense of 'law and order'.

His reputation for effective policing, combating corruption, and institutional reform led to his appointment as Minister of Interior and Community by Ayşe Çiller.

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Engin Altay​

 

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	Immigration & Visa Policy​

Immigration Policy​

Passports/Visas/Proof Of Identity

Passports/Visas/Proof Of Identity​

Document Type (Function)	Example	Notes
Turkish Passport (Used by Turkish citizens as proof of nationality and identity)		Features Russian Name Passport Number Place Of Birth Date Of Birth Sex Issuing City Date Of Issue Date Of Expiration Picture Russian
Emergency Passport (Issued to individuals as proof of nationality and identity in the event that their passport is lost, stolen, or expires, while they are abroad. Can be valid up to a maximum of one year from date of issue. Can be issued without permission by the requester's government if they are a Russian Citizen. Individuals who request an emergency passport who are not Turkish Citizens must have permission sought from their national government before an Emergency Passport may be issued.)		Features Russian Name Passport Number Place Of Birth Date Of Birth Sex Issuing City Date Of Issue Date Of Expiration Picture Russian
Kimlik Kartı The National ID Card uses biometric data passports. They can be used as a driving licence, a bank card, and bus ticket. The cards are only valid for 10 years. They are in ID-1 (credit card) size, smaller than the previous cards. Cards are bilingual, both in Turkish and English. E-signatures can be installed into the card's chip and have a PIN codes for authorization. Under the E-Türkiye project a digital E-KimKart has been made to allow for citizens to use digital services.		Features Russian Name Russian Identification Number/Card Reader Mother's Name Father's Name Issuing Authority Date Of Issue Date Of Expiration Gender Nationality Picture
Turkish Identification Number (Used by Turkish citizens for E-Türkiye services		Features Russian Name Passport Number Place Of Birth Date Of Birth Sex Issuing City Date Of Issue Date Of Expiration Picture
E-visa (Obtained by foreigners before entry into Turkiye as proof of identity, along with a valid passport)		Features Russian Name Gender Nationality Document Number Date Of Birth Date Of Issue Date Of Expiry Picture Russian
Entry Permit (Obtained by foreigners before entry into the Türkiye as proof of identity, along with a valid passport)		Features Russian Name Nationality Passport Number Purpose For Visit Duration For Visit Height Weight Other Distinctive Features Thumb Print Entry Cut-off Date Russian
Certificate Of Vaccination (Obtained by foreigners before entry into Russia as proof of up-to-date vaccinations or diagnostic tests. Implemented for countries that are experiencing a severe outbreak of a contagious disease, or individuals who have recently visited such afflicted regions, regardless of their nationality.)		Features Russian Name Passport Number Date Of Diagnostic Test/Vaccination Disease Tested For/Vaccinated Against Details Of The Treating Physician

Immigration Form

	Republic of Türkiye​ BORDER FORCE VISA/IMMIGRATION FORM​ ​

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Field	Details
Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)
Family Name:
Given Names:
Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY):
Country of Birth:
Country of Residence:
Gender (M or F):
Passport Number:
Country of Passport:
Your Nationality as Shown on Passport:
Passport Date of Issue:
Passport Date of Expiry:
Passport Place of Issue/Issuing Authority:
Main Purpose of Travel (select one):	Tourism [] Business []
Previous Citizenship Details (if applicable):
Criminal Convictions (if any):	Yes [] No []. Details:
Other Names (if any):	Yes [] No []. Names:
Phone Number:
Residential Address:
Town/City:
Province/State:
Post Code:
Country:

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[tr][td]Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)[/td][td][/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Family Name:[/td][td][/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Given Names:[/td][td][/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY):[/td][td][/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Country of Birth:[/td][td][/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Country of Residence:[/td][td][/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Gender (M or F):[/td][td][/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Passport Number:[/td][td][/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Country of Passport:[/td][td][/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Your Nationality as Shown on Passport:[/td][td][/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Passport Date of Issue:[/td][td][/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Passport Date of Expiry:[/td][td][/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Passport Place of Issue/Issuing Authority:[/td][td][/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Main Purpose of Travel (select one):[/td][td]Tourism [] Business [][/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Previous Citizenship Details (if applicable):[/td][td][/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Criminal Convictions (if any):[/td][td]Yes [] No []. Details:[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Other Names (if any):[/td][td]Yes [] No []. Names:[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Phone Number:[/td][td][/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Residential Address:[/td][td][/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Town/City:[/td][td][/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Province/State:[/td][td][/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Post Code:[/td][td][/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Country:[/td][td][/td][/tr]
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