09/06/2026
Finally... The restriction on foreign residency registration has been lifted for most closed neighborhoods in Istanbul! 🇹🇷✨
This means you can now:
🏠 Register your residential address
🔑 Rent a home
📄 Renew your residency permit (İkamet)
🛂 Apply for a first-time tourist visa/residency
However, only 5 neighborhoods remain excluded from this decision:
📍 Esenyurt
▪️ Koza Mah.
▪️ Zafer Mah.
📍 Avcılar
▪️ Üniversite Mah.
📍 Küçükçekmece
▪️ Beşyol Mah.
📍 Fatih
▪️ Molla Hüsrev Mah.
Source: Göç İdaresi ✅