Is your mahalle closed
for a permit?

A fully closed ilçe (district) means NO address in that district can be used for a new short-term residence permit — every single mahalle within it is restricted. A partially restricted ilçe means only specific named mahalles are on the closed list; other mahalles within that ilçe remain open.

Yes. You can live wherever you want in Turkey. The restriction only prevents you from registering your permit address there. Ikamet can help you use a compliant address in an open area.

Yes. Existing permit holders can renew their permit at their registered address even if that mahalle or district has since been closed. The restriction applies to new first-time registrations only.

The DGMM updates the list periodically. This tool is based on the official August 2022 list (1,162 mahalles). Additional areas may have been added since. Always verify with Ikamet before submitting your application.

Most likely yes. If a mahalle does not appear on the official closed list AND its ilçe is not fully closed, it is open for new registrations. That said, because the list is updated periodically, confirm with Ikamet for critical applications.

Primarily short-term residence permits. Family permits, student permits, and some work-based permits have different rules. Contact Ikamet to confirm for your specific situation.