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Chip‑based Turkish identity cards, which were first distributed nationwide on 2 January 2017, have a 10‑year validity period. The first batch of cards will expire on 2 January 2027, after which they will become invalid. Cardholders must apply for a renewal at a local population directorate before the expiration date. Renewal fees According to a decree published in the Official Gazette on 24 December 2025, the fee for a new identity card is 220 lira, effective 1 January 2026. If a card is lost, the replacement fee is 440 lira, double the standard rate. Application process Applicants can book an appointment online at randevu.nvi.gov.tr, call the ALO 199 call centre, or visit a population directorate without an appointment. Those who are 15 years old or older must appear in person; their fingerprints, vein patterns, and palm vein images are captured. Applicants under 15 do not provide biometric data. A recent photo that meets ICAO standards and has been taken within the last six months is required, along with a current photo‑bearing document such as the existing identity card, passport, or driver’s licence. Photocopies or digitally reproduced images are not accepted. Validity and renewal The identity card’s expiration date is printed on the back of the card. Once the date passes, the card is automatically considered invalid. The National Population and Citizenship Management Agency (NVİ) has warned that expired cards cannot be used and that citizens should renew them to avoid inconvenience. The renewal process is not automatic; cardholders must initiate the application themselves. The first cards issued in 2017 will expire in 2027, and subsequent batches will expire in the following years according to their issuance dates. Article source: Haberler | Image credit: Haberler
Chip‑based Turkish identity cards, which were first distributed nationwide on 2 January 2017, have a 10‑year validity period. The first batch of cards will expire on 2 January 2027, after which they will become invalid. Cardholders must apply for a renewal at a local population directorate before the expiration date. Renewal fees According to a decree published in the Official Gazette on 24 December 2025, the fee for a new identity card is 220 lira, effective 1 January 2026. If a card is lost, the replacement fee is 440 lira, double the standard rate. Application process Applicants can book an appointment online at randevu.nvi.gov.tr, call the ALO 199 call centre, or visit a population directorate without an appointment. Those who are 15 years old or older must appear in person; their fingerprints, vein patterns, and palm vein images are captured. Applicants under 15 do not provide biometric data. A recent photo that meets ICAO standards and has been taken within the last six months is required, along with a current photo‑bearing document such as the existing identity card, passport, or driver’s licence. Photocopies or digitally reproduced images are not accepted. Validity and renewal The identity card’s expiration date is printed on the back of the card. Once the date passes, the card is automatically considered invalid. The National Population and Citizenship Management Agency (NVİ) has warned that expired cards cannot be used and that citizens should renew them to avoid inconvenience. The renewal process is not automatic; cardholders must initiate the application themselves. The first cards issued in 2017 will expire in 2027, and subsequent batches will expire in the following years according to their issuance dates.
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