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Official Procedures for Foreigners: Residence, Title Deed, Tax, Insurance

Last verified: · Verified at source: Migration Management · TKGM · GİB (with source pages)e-ikamet
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The basic official procedures for foreigners in Mersin consist of residence permit (e-ikamet application + Migration Management appointment), tax number (tax office, same day with a passport), title-deed transaction (sworn translator, valuation and DASK), private health insurance and a bank account. Document checklists and the addresses of the land-registry/tax offices in 13 districts are below; fees are samples.

The fees and durations on this page are samples. Legislation changes often; confirm with an official source before applying.

Step-by-Step Procedures

Residence Permit

  1. Apply online through the e-ikamet system
  2. Book an appointment at the Mersin Provincial Migration Management Office
  3. Go with your passport, photo, address document, health insurance and proof of financial means
  4. The card arrives at your address by post
Time: ≈ 30–60 days from application to cardFee: Duty + card fee (sample: 4.500 ₺)Where: Mersin Provincial Migration Management Directorate
Official source

Tax Number

  1. Go with your passport to the tax office you are attached to
  2. The tax number is issued the same day
  3. Used for banking, title deeds and subscriptions
Time: Same dayFee: FreeWhere: the tax office of the district where you live
Official source

Title-Deed Transaction

  1. Open a tax number and bank account for the property
  2. Get a valuation report and a DASK policy
  3. Go to the land-registry office with a sworn translator
  4. The title-deed duty and the sale price are paid
Time: 1 day (after the appointment)Fee: Title-deed duty about 4% (buyer + seller)Note: Regional restrictions vary by district
Official source

Health Insurance

  1. Private health insurance is required for a residence permit
  2. The policy can be in Turkish or English
  3. The insurance period must match the residence period
Time: Policy the same dayFee: Annual premium by age (sample: from 6.000 ₺)Note: General health insurance conditions are separate
Official source

Bank Account

  1. Apply with your passport, residence permit and tax number
  2. Ask about a foreign-currency account
  3. An account is needed for rent and title-deed payments
Time: Same dayFee: Account maintenance fee depends on the bankNote: A card may be needed for no-card/no-deposit rental

Driving Licence & Vehicle

  1. A foreign licence is valid for a limited period
  2. Convert it to a Turkish licence within that period
  3. Buying a vehicle requires a notary sale
Time: Translation + application 1–2 weeksFee: Duty and medical reportWhere: Driving-licence unit · notary (weekend on-duty list)

Land-Registry & Tax Offices — 13 Districts

Land-registry & tax offices in 13 districts (sample addresses)

DistrictLand-registry officeLand reg. phoneTax officeTax phone
AkdenizCamişerif Mah. İstiklal Cad. No:50324 006 01 31Camişerif Mah. İstiklal Cad. No:120324 007 01 43
YenişehirGüvenevler Mah. Çanakkale Cad. No:60324 006 02 36Güvenevler Mah. Çanakkale Cad. No:130324 007 02 46
MezitliMenderes Mah. Atatürk Cad. No:70324 006 03 41Menderes Mah. Atatürk Cad. No:140324 007 03 49
ToroslarAlsancak Mah. Yusuf Kılıç Cad. No:80324 006 04 46Alsancak Mah. Yusuf Kılıç Cad. No:150324 007 04 52
TarsusKızılmurat Mah. Atatürk Cad. No:90324 006 05 51Kızılmurat Mah. Atatürk Cad. No:160324 007 05 55
ErdemliMerkez Mah. Plaj Cad. No:100324 006 06 56Merkez Mah. Plaj Cad. No:170324 007 06 58
SilifkeGazi Mah. Atatürk Cad. No:110324 006 07 61Gazi Mah. Atatürk Cad. No:180324 007 07 61
MutCumhuriyet Mah. Mut Cad. No:120324 006 08 66Cumhuriyet Mah. Mut Cad. No:190324 007 08 64
AnamurErmenek Mah. Atatürk Bulvarı No:130324 006 09 71Ermenek Mah. Atatürk Bulvarı No:200324 007 09 67
GülnarMerkez Mah. Cumhuriyet Cad. No:140324 006 10 76Merkez Mah. Cumhuriyet Cad. No:210324 007 10 70
BozyazıMerkez Mah. Sahil Cad. No:150324 006 11 81Merkez Mah. Sahil Cad. No:220324 007 11 73
AydıncıkMerkez Mah. Liman Cad. No:160324 006 12 86Merkez Mah. Liman Cad. No:230324 007 12 76
ÇamlıyaylaMerkez Mah. Yayla Cad. No:170324 006 13 91Merkez Mah. Yayla Cad. No:240324 007 13 79

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you get a residence permit in Mersin?
You apply online through the e-ikamet system and book an appointment at the Mersin Provincial Migration Management Office; the application is completed with a passport, photo, address document, health insurance and proof of financial means.
Can a foreigner buy property in Türkiye?
Yes; the transaction is made at the land registry office with a tax number, bank account, valuation report, DASK and a sworn translator. Regional restrictions vary by district.
How long does it take to get a tax number?
When you go to the tax office with your passport, the tax number is issued the same day; it is free.
Is health insurance mandatory for a residence permit?
Private health insurance is requested for a residence permit application; the policy must match the length of stay.