Digital ID in Turkey: e-Devlet, chip ID card and EU link
How to prove who you are online in Türkiye: e-Devlet Kapısı, the chip ID card, mobile and e-signature logins and the relation to the EU wallet in October 2026.
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In Türkiye you prove who you are online through e-Devlet Kapısı, the e-government gateway, using your T.C. identity number together with an e-Devlet password, a mobile or electronic signature, the chip identity card or internet banking. Türkiye is outside the EU wallet framework, and there is no EU-style wallet in October 2026.
At a glance
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| National eID | e-Devlet account, tied to the T.C. Kimlik Numarası; chip identity card (T.C. Kimlik Kartı) as login method |
| Mobile or app solution | e-Devlet mobile app; mobile signature from a mobile operator SIM |
| Bank-based ID | Login through internet banking is accepted by e-Devlet |
| Relationship to the EU | Accession candidate with negotiations at a standstill; outside eIDAS and the EEA |
| Wallet, October 2026 | No national wallet comparable to the EU wallet; not part of EU wallet rules |
| Responsible body | Cybersecurity Directorate with Türksat (operator of e-Devlet) |
The national system
e-Devlet works like a single front door to the state. It was launched in December 2008 and, according to published figures, had about 68 million users in January 2026, with several thousand services offered by public bodies. The services range from social security records and tax debt checks to family trees and title deeds. It is run by the Cybersecurity Directorate together with Türksat as a non-commercial public service.
The identity behind it is the T.C. Kimlik Numarası, the 11-digit Turkish identity number, and the way you prove that you hold it. The official site lists five login methods: a password, an electronic signature, a mobile signature, the T.C. identity card and internet banking. Because these methods differ in strength, the concept in our guide to levels of assurance applies: a mobile or electronic signature gives more assurance than a password.
How to get it and use it
In Türkiye you can obtain an e-Devlet password at a PTT branch or a Türksat cable office with your identity card, or create one free of charge online if you are already able to log in through a mobile signature, an electronic signature, the ID card or internet banking. If you have registered a mobile number in your profile, you can renew a forgotten password for free through the ‘Şifremi Unuttum’ page. Abroad, Turkish embassies and consulates issue passwords at no cost.
Foreign residents can use e-Devlet if they hold a valid foreigner identity number, such as one starting with 99. Typical routes are a PTT branch with your residence card, passport and a Turkish mobile number, a login through the mobile app of a Turkish bank, or a mobile or electronic signature. Check the current requirements for your residence status with the authorities.
The EU wallet and Türkiye (October 2026)
Türkiye has been an EU accession candidate since 1999, but the negotiations are at a standstill, and the country is neither an EU member nor an EEA state. The EU digital identity regulation therefore does not apply to it, and there is no obligation to offer an EU wallet or to take part in the EU rollout. We found no official source describing a Turkish wallet comparable to the EUDI wallet in October 2026; the practical equivalent is e-Devlet with its chip ID card. For what the EU wallet is, read our EU Digital Identity Wallet guide.
Use abroad
e-Devlet is made for Turkish public services. It is not a notified eID under the EU system, so EU services will not accept it as an eID, and Turkish authorities abroad deal with identity through consulates and the ID card. For how EU eIDs work between members, see our guide to using your national eID in another EU country. Neighbouring EU states have different models, as on our pages for Greece, Bulgaria and Cyprus.
Privacy in brief
e-Devlet holds a great deal of personal data, from family records to property, so protect your password and mobile signature. Turkish media and agencies reported in April 2026 that a draft law would require social media users to verify their identity through e-Devlet, with the data held by the information and communications authority and not passed to platforms; this was a draft and its final form should be checked. Never share e-Devlet codes with anyone who calls or messages you.
Frequently asked questions
What is e-Devlet Kapısı?
e-Devlet Kapısı, the ‘e-Government Gateway’, is the central portal for Turkish public services. You sign in once and reach thousands of services, from social security and tax records to address registration and title deeds. Its mobile app offers a large share of these services.
How do I log in to e-Devlet?
The official site lists five methods: password, electronic signature, mobile signature, the T.C. identity card and internet banking. You normally use your T.C. identity number with an e-Devlet password, and stronger methods such as mobile or electronic signature give a higher level of assurance.
How do I get an e-Devlet password?
In Türkiye you can collect one at a PTT branch or a Türksat cable office, with your identity card. You can also create one free of charge online after logging in through mobile signature, electronic signature, the ID card or internet banking. Abroad, Turkish embassies and consulates issue passwords free of charge.
Can foreigners use e-Devlet?
Yes, if they hold a valid foreigner identity number, for example through a residence permit. Typical routes are a PTT branch with the residence card, passport and a Turkish mobile number, or an instant login through a Turkish bank's mobile app.