T.C. Kimlik Karti
Turkiye Cumhuriyeti Kimlik Karti (national ID card)
The T.C. Kimlik Karti is Turkey's chip-based national identity card, rolled out nationwide from 2017 to replace the old paper booklet. It carries the holder's 11-digit T.C. Kimlik No plus on-chip biometrics and supports PIN, biometric and certificate authentication as well as qualified e-signature.
Smart ID cards issued to over 83 million residents since 2017
The T.C. Kimlik No is the universal key across tax, health, social security, banking and voting systems and underpins e-Devlet authentication
Privacy and trust
The card centralizes biometrics (fingerprints, palm vein) on-chip and ties state and private records to one number, mitigated by KVKK and on-card PIN/certificate protections.
Identity verification providers
Independent identity verification vendors that support documents like this for KYC and onboarding. Exact document coverage varies by provider and region, so confirm support before relying on it.
T.C. Kimlik Karti: frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between T.C. Kimlik No and T.C. Kimlik Karti?
- The Kimlik No is the 11-digit number assigned at birth, while the Kimlik Karti is the physical chip card that carries that number plus biometrics and e-signature capability.
- Can the ID card be used to travel?
- Yes, it works as a travel document to several countries including Northern Cyprus, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Moldova and Serbia when departing directly from Turkey.