Turkish · B1 (Intermediate)
Bureaucracy in Turkish: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Turkish words for bureaucracy are e-Devlet (Turkey's e-government portal (e-devlet.gov.tr)), ikamet izni (residence permit) and yabancı kimlik numarası (foreigner ID number). The full Turkish bureaucracy phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Turkish vocabulary for bureaucracy, with example sentences and English translations. This is B1 (Intermediate) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Turkish to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key bureaucracy vocabulary
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| e-Devlet | Turkey's e-government portal (e-devlet.gov.tr) |
| ikamet izni | residence permit |
| yabancı kimlik numarası | foreigner ID number |
| form | form |
| başvuru yapmak | to apply |
| İl Göç İdaresi | Provincial Directorate of Migration Management |
| adres kaydı | address registration |
| uzatmak | to extend / renew |
| son başvuru tarihi | application deadline |
| yetkili | authorised / competent |
Example sentences
E-devlet üzerinden başvuru yapıyorum.
I am making an application through e-government.
İkamet iznimı yenilemem gerekiyor.
I need to renew my residence permit.
Yabancı kimlik numarası her şey için gerekli.
The foreigner ID number is needed for everything.
Göç idaresine başvuru yaptım.
I made an application to the migration office.
İl Göç İdaresi'ne randevu aldım.
I got an appointment at the Provincial Migration Office.
İznimi uzatmak istiyorum.
I want to extend my permit.
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