Passport Approval Period on Social Media for Tourists in Turkey

The new social media regulation prepared by the Presidency of Cyber Security and published in the Official Gazette mandates that tourists visiting Turkey must generate a special token through e-Government using their passport information in order to benefit from social networks.

Effective Date of the Regulation

The new social media regulation prepared by the Presidency of Cyber Security has been published in the Official Gazette and will officially enter into force on November 1, 2026.

Age Limit and Tourist Exemption

In accordance with the published regulation, individuals under the age of 15 will not be permitted to use social media. However, tourists who do not reside in Turkey or are temporarily in the country will be exempt from this age requirement.

Token Generation via e-Government

Visitors temporarily in Turkey are required to generate a special token via e-Government in order to benefit from the services of social network providers.

Authentication with Passport Information

The token in question can be obtained through online services accessible solely by using passport information, without the need for any additional identity verification.