The most common requests from Sancaktepe
Sancaktepe was formed in 2008 and is mainly residential. Requests from here are mostly personal: diplomas and mastership certificates for people seeking work abroad, driving licences, marriage and birth certificates for family reunification, and passports and identity documents for foreign residents applying for residence permits.
For job applications abroad, vocational documents (mastership certificate, Ministry of Education certificate, social security service record) can matter as much as a diploma. Find out which documents the employer or the country’s recognition body wants and send them all at once so the file stays consistent.
Document table for working abroad and family reunification
| Purpose | Document | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Job application abroad | Diploma, mastership certificate, social security record | Equivalent job titles in the destination country |
| Family reunification | Marriage certificate, civil registry record | The certification and apostille the consulate wants |
| Using a driving licence abroad | Driving licence | Whether the country wants a translation or an international licence |
| Residence permits for foreigners | Passport, birth certificate, marriage certificate | Names spelled the same as in the passport |
Getting here from Sancaktepe and official offices
The M5 metro’s Sarıgazi and Samandıra stops are in Sancaktepe. Before bringing a document in, sending it on WhatsApp or by email for an initial review is enough. Administrative matters go through Sancaktepe District Governorship and the Sancaktepe District Civil Registry Office; administrative documents for use abroad are apostilled by the district governorship or the governor’s office.
Certified versus notarized translation
Consulates and foreign employers may want different certification formats. A certified translation carries the sworn translator’s signature and stamp; a notarized translation is also certified at a notary office. Share the receiving institution’s written list with us so you do not pay for an approval you do not need.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have a branch in Sancaktepe?
No. Our office is in Küçükbakkalköy, Ataşehir. We receive documents from Sancaktepe digitally and arrange physical handover by appointment.
Can I have my mastership certificate translated for an employer abroad?
Yes. Send both sides of the certificate. If you know the term the employer or recognition body uses for your trade, share it.
Which documents need translating for family reunification?
That depends on the consulate’s list. Usually a marriage certificate, civil registry record and passport are needed; send us the list and we will work out the scope together.
This page is for general information only. Confirm the document and certification requirements with the institution you are applying to, and share their current list of requirements with your translation request.