Türkiye’s Directorate General of Population and Citizenship Affairs announced that citizens who lost their Turkish identity cards in the southeastern disaster would not need to present any documents, photos, or fees to obtain a temporary identity document, regardless of the province they apply in.
The directorate added that biometric fingerprint verification would be utilized to ensure prompt issuance of the temporary identity document.
The directorate added that biometric fingerprint verification would be utilized to ensure prompt issuance of the temporary identity document.
The announcement aimed to clarify any confusion generated by a local TV channel’s report suggesting that earthquake victims in Adıyaman would need to provide new photographs to get temporary identity documents. The directorate explained that they had taken measures to prevent earthquake survivors from being charged unnecessarily for any documents to obtain a temporary identity card, reducing their victimization.
Moreover, the directorate emphasized that all identification documents could be obtained through the e-Government platform. On Friday, 97,893 citizens received temporary identity documents, with 4,381 citizens acquiring them through e-Government.
The directorate also highlighted the voluntary efforts of hundreds of colleagues who had come from other provinces to work tirelessly day and night to assist the citizens and guarantee their public safety.
note: The announcement by Türkiye’s Directorate General of Population and Citizenship Affairs clarifies that citizens who lost their Turkish identity card in the disaster will not require any documents, photos, or fees to obtain a temporary identity document. The use of biometric fingerprint verification will speed up the issuance process. Furthermore, the provision of temporary identity documents through e-Government will streamline the process for the convenience of affected citizens. The government’s efforts to provide Turkish identity cards and guarantee the public safety of citizens are commendable, and the voluntary efforts of colleagues from other provinces are worthy of appreciation.