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Choosing the right portal helps you avoid booking an appointment that does not suit your transaction. Turkish migration services have one portal for creating residence permit applications and another for appointments with provincial migration directorates. Both may involve an “appointment,” but they do not serve the same purpose. Booking an appointment for a general service does not create a residence permit application or extend a permit’s validity.
What is the difference between e-İkamet and Göç Randevu?
The e-İkamet electronic residence permit portal lets you start a first residence permit application, an extension application, or an application to transfer between residence permit types. It also provides a link for checking application results and a section listing required documents. Start there when your transaction involves creating one of these applications, then follow the instructions displayed for that application process.The Göç Randevu migration appointment portal is for booking and tracking appointments for services provided by migration directorates. The official announcement about its development covered residence permit holders, work permit holders, and foreigners under international or temporary protection. Being eligible to use the portal does not mean that every service is available to you in every province; check the actual options for your circumstances.
| What do you want to do? | Where to start | What should you check? |
|---|---|---|
| Create a first residence permit application | e-İkamet | Permit type, documents, and application process |
| Extend a residence permit | e-İkamet | The extension option and its specific requirements |
| Transfer between residence permit types | e-İkamet | The transfer option and the new purpose of residence |
| Book a service appointment at a migration directorate | Göç Randevu | The service, province, and category that applies to you |
| Create a work permit application | The Ministry of Labour’s designated system | The requirements for the work permit application itself |
When was the appointment system update announced?
The official announcement titled “Improved Migration Appointment System” is dated 14 June 2024. It stated that the system was planned to launch through randevu.goc.gov.tr on 24 June 2024. This development should therefore not be presented as a new announcement from September 2026 without a separate official announcement confirming that claim.The announcement described user profiles, the option to sign in with e-Devlet credentials or register within the system, the ability to create appointments without entering the same information each time, and access to current and past appointments. When using the service today, follow the actual screens; the options displayed may differ according to your identity and transaction.
If you are starting a residence permit application
First decide whether you need a first application, an extension, or a transfer. A different purpose of residence is not addressed by simply choosing the nearest available button or appointment. Gather your passport details, relevant records, and the documents required for your residence permit type before entering them. Read the instructions displayed during the process and check the resulting application form before relying on it.Save the application number and any documents the system lets you download, and record its instructions for submitting the file or attending an appointment. If you already have an application in progress, check its details before starting another. Creating a second application to bypass an unclear step may add confusion. Do not copy another person’s appointment arrangements or document list simply because you share the same nationality.
If you need a service appointment at a migration directorate
Sign in to Göç Randevu using an available method, check your user profile details, and select the service that matches the transaction you actually need. Read the service name carefully: an appointment to update details or complete a specific procedure should not be treated as an appointment to submit a new residence permit application unless the instructions for your application expressly say so.Check the province, directorate, address, and time before confirming the booking. If you cannot find the service or do not understand why an appointment cannot be created, ask through official channels instead of booking a different transaction simply to gain access to the building. Keep the booking confirmation and review the system’s instructions for tracking or cancelling the appointment if your plans change.
Preparing your appointment file
Prepare the documents required for that specific service; do not rely on one checklist for every migration transaction. Compare the name, identity number, and appointment details on the confirmation with your documents, and organise the required originals and copies in a file. If the transaction concerns a child or involves guardianship or a power of attorney, check in advance who must attend and what proves their authority to act.| Check | The question to resolve |
|---|---|
| Type of transaction | Is this a residence permit application or another service at the directorate? |
| Identity of the appointment holder | Do the name and identity number match the documents? |
| Location | Is the address that of the directorate named in the confirmation? |
| Document checklist | Have you used the requirements for this particular service? |
| Time and confirmation | Have you saved the confirmation and checked the appointment date? |
| Follow-up after the appointment | Which document or proof of submission will you need to keep? |
Mistakes that can make an appointment unhelpful
Common causes of confusion include searching online for a “residence permit appointment” and opening an intermediary website that resembles the official portal, or choosing a service that does not match the transaction. Enter the official portal address directly and read the page’s purpose before providing your details. Make sure you can access the application number and confirmation yourself, even if someone helps you complete the form.Do not treat a booking confirmation as an approval decision, a residence permit document, or an automatic extension of validity. A general service appointment also does not replace completing an extension application through the designated portal. If your appointment is close to a document’s expiry date, check your application status and the official instructions that apply to it instead of drawing conclusions from the appointment date alone.
When a step fails or you cannot find an appointment
Identify the problem before asking for help: is it signing in, a missing service, mismatched details, or a lack of available appointments? Keep the error message, portal name, and selected service, while protecting personal information in screenshots. These details help you explain the problem without repeatedly starting the whole process again.You can ask YİMER 157 or the relevant migration directorate which process to follow. Ask them to identify the required portal and service; a general answer about “appointments being available” does not replace understanding what you need to submit. Once the step succeeds, save its confirmation with your application file so that you can track what is complete and what remains.
Frequently asked questions
Should I start a renewal through the general appointment system?The starting point for creating a residence permit extension application is e-İkamet. Then follow the application instructions. Do not assume that a general service appointment creates a renewal application for you.
Can work permit holders use Göç Randevu?
Yes. The system announcement included them alongside residence permit holders and protection categories. However, using the migration appointment portal does not make it a portal for creating work permit applications; those have their own system at the Ministry of Labour.
Should I select any service if I cannot find the one I need?
It is better to check the correct process through official channels. Booking another service may not allow you to complete your transaction and can leave the actual application without its required step.
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