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How to Get UETS Form From PTT?
By Turkey Residence Agency advisory team · Updated · 1 min read
UETS (Ulusal Elektronik Tebligat Sistemi) is Turkey's National Electronic Notification System, and foreigners need a UETS address to renew a residence permit. You can get one free of charge at a PTT post office with your residence permit card, passport and Turkish phone, or online through e-Devlet. A first residence permit application does not need one.
Key takeaways
- A UETS address is required to renew a residence permit, not for a first application.
- Bring your residence permit card, passport, Turkish phone, email address and home address to PTT.
- At PTT you fill in the form and confirm it with a code sent to your phone by SMS.
- Getting a UETS address is free.
- Foreigners under 18 use the UETS address of a parent or guardian.
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This guide explains how foreigners can get the UETS form from a PTT post office in Turkey. A UETS address is required for residence permit renewal applications.
UETS means "Ulusal Elektronik Tebligat Sistemi" and it is translated as "National Electronic Notification System". It is an electronic notification address created only for you and recorded with your identity information. The migration authorities use it to send you official notifications about your application.
Since 15 April 2024, the Presidency of Migration Management has required a UETS address from foreigners who apply to renew (extend) a residence permit. You do not need one for a first residence permit application. The rule still applies in 2026. Foreigners under 18 do not need their own UETS address: the UETS address of a parent or guardian is used.
Required Documents for UETS:
- Turkish residence permit card
- Passport
- Turkish phone number (your physical phone needs to be with you!)
- Email address
- Residential address
Application Steps for UETS:
- Go to a PTT office
- Get your queue number
- When it is your turn, get your UETS application form
- Fill in that form
- Tell the verification SMS number to the officer
- Your UETS form is ready!
Other Ways to Get UETS
- If you have an e-Devlet password, you can also create your UETS address online through e-Devlet (turkiye.gov.tr).
- If you have an e-signature, you can apply online at etebligat.gov.tr.
UETS is free to get!
Rules checked in October 2026. They can change, so check the current document list on e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is UETS in Turkey?
UETS stands for Ulusal Elektronik Tebligat Sistemi, the National Electronic Notification System. It is an electronic address created only for you and linked to your identity, where the migration authorities send official notifications about your application.
Do I need a UETS address for a residence permit?
You need one to renew (extend) a residence permit: the Presidency of Migration Management has required it since 15 April 2024, and the rule still applies in 2026. A first residence permit application does not need a UETS address.
What documents do I need to get the UETS form at PTT?
Your Turkish residence permit card, your passport, a Turkish phone number, an email address and your home address. Bring the phone itself, because you confirm the application with a code sent by SMS.
How do I get the UETS form at PTT?
Go to a PTT office, take a queue number and ask for the UETS application form when it is your turn. Fill it in, tell the officer the verification code you receive by SMS, and your UETS address is ready.
Can I get a UETS address online?
Yes. With an e-Devlet password you can create your UETS address on turkiye.gov.tr, and with an e-signature you can apply at etebligat.gov.tr.
How much does UETS cost?
Nothing. A UETS address is free. Rules can change, so check the current document list on e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr before you apply.
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