Regulations Governing Individuals and Institutions of Turkish and Foreign Citizenship Wishing to Conduct Research in the
State Archives of the Turkish Republic
The new regulations drafted by the Turkish Cabinet comprising the regulations and procedures which pertain to the research activities of individuals of Turkish and in particular foreign citizenship have been put in force as of March 1st 2002.
The Republic of Turkey has one of the world’s biggest and richest State Archives with the heritage of official communications of the Ottoman Empire period. These new regulations in line with the current EU standards, aim at expediting and simplifying the permission procedures for the benefit of historians and researchers who would like to conduct scientific researches within the Turkish State Archives.
In order to conduct research in State Archives, outside Turkey, applications should be submitted to an Embassy or Consulate General of the Republic of Turkey. Within Turkey, those individuals of foreign citizenship and/or their agents who are legally staying in Turkey, wishing to conduct research and study in the State Archives must apply to the General Directorate of State Archives. These applications may be submitted either in person or by mail.
All requests to conduct research will be processed and notified on the day of application.
Detailed information on the State Archives regarding catalogues and new regulations can be reached at the following web address of General Directorate of State Archives: