How do you get a passport for a child?
A practical walkthrough of booking the appointment, parental consent, paying the fee and receiving a child's passport.
Short answer
First get the child their own chipped ID card, then book a "Passport Application Appointment" through e-Devlet or the civil registry appointment system. Pay the passport fee and booklet charge under the child's ID number. On the appointment day both parents must attend with the child to give consent; the passport is couriered to your address.
What you need
Step by step
Sort out the child's ID card
The application runs on the child's own Turkish ID number and chipped ID card. If the child has no card or it needs renewing, apply for that at the same civil registry office first. You cannot complete the passport appointment before the ID card is in hand.
Get a biometric photo taken
Tell the photographer you need a "biometric passport photo": white background, face fully visible, eyes open and mouth closed. For babies, no hand or shadow from whoever holds them may appear in the frame. Some district offices take the photo on site, so call ahead to check.
Book the appointment on e-Devlet
Go to turkiye.gov.tr, search for "Pasaport" and open the "Passport Appointment Booking" service. Select the child as the applicant, choose the province, district and registry office, then confirm a suitable slot. Download and print the appointment document or save it to your phone.
Pay the fee and booklet charge
Use the "Passport Fee and Valuable Paper Charge Payment" step on e-Devlet, or pay at a tax office counter or a partner bank. Make the payment under the child's Turkish ID number, otherwise the system will not match it to the application. Bring the receipt to the appointment.
Attend with both parents
Because the child is under eighteen, both mother and father must give consent and both must be present with their ID cards. If one parent cannot attend, bring a notarised consent letter or a court custody ruling. The child also has to be there for the signature and fingerprints.
Check the form and give biometric data
The officer fills in the "Passport Application Form" on screen; read back the name, surname, address and validity period out loud. Children above a certain age give fingerprints and a signature. Before signing, confirm the delivery address is written correctly.
Track delivery and collect the passport
The passport is printed at the state mint and sent by PTT to the address you gave. Follow the shipment on PTT's tracking page or through the "Passport Application Status" service on e-Devlet. A parent must show ID and sign on delivery.
Tips
Watch out
The most common mistake is only one parent turning up. Without a notarised consent letter from the other parent the application will not be accepted that day and you will have to wait for a new appointment. Paying the fee under your own ID number instead of the child's is the other frequent error, and the refund and repayment process drags on.
Frequently asked questions
+Does the child need their own ID card?
Yes. The application is made under the child's Turkish ID number and a chipped ID card is required. If there is none, apply for it at the same civil registry office first.
+What if one parent cannot attend?
Bring a notarised consent letter from the absent parent. If one parent holds sole custody, the original court ruling is enough; in case of death, a civil registry record showing it is requested.
+Is it a problem to hold a baby for the photo?
No hand, arm or shadow of the person holding the baby may be visible. Laying the baby on a white sheet and shooting from above is usually accepted.
+Can I collect the passport in person once it is ready?
Passports are delivered by PTT to the address given in the application. Whoever receives the parcel must be a parent or an authorised person and must show ID.
+How long is a child's passport valid?
Validity depends on the child's age and is shorter for young children. Settle on the period that suits you with the officer during the application.
Sources and verification
Last verified: 13 Eylül 2026. tell us. Procedure reflects Turkish civil registry (Nüfus ve Vatandaşlık İşleri) practice; e-Devlet service names are given as they appear in Turkish.
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