Pet owner needs copy of passport for government before I arrive in turkey. is this ok
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I did a sit in Istanbul Turkey for 5 days in mid June 2024. My hosts did not ask for a copy of my passport .
Don’t know why a home owner would need it for the Government. Could understand if it was a hotel……
I have been to some countries where a host has to register someone (even in a private home), but that is always on arrival, and you can just go with the person to the office or whatever.
Edited to defer to someone who KNOWS 
Keep reading!
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Edited to indicate that @cuttlefish has the best solution below since they know Turkey well.
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There’s a new rule in Turkey 
where you have to declare all non direct relatives staying in your property when you’re not in residence to the local gendarme. Even if you’re not an Airbnb or hotel. Law changed this January so it’s a fair ask or there’s a big risk of a fine or them turfing you out the house potentially @Genevere #itsafairask
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They should have but Istanbul is less risky than say Fethiye or Bodrum @barbara.wood777 just because it’s so huge
Don’t try and work with the government directly. There are too many layers over here and you’ll create carnage for yourself. Just let the HO register you as a guest with the local gendarme & you’re good to go. Law changed Jan 2024. #insideinfo
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Thank you. Edited my post.
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@Genevere @Cuttlefish has answered your question .
Just some additional information is that for entry into Turkey your passport must:
- be valid for at least 150 days from the date you arrive
- have a full blank page for entry and exit stamps
Another useful link for information on travel to Turkey is
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Ok thanks everyone
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