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Is Your Website WCAG 2.2 Level A Compliant?
With Presidential Circular No. 2025/10 (Official Gazette 21.06.2025, No. 32933), accessibility of websites and mobile apps became mandatory. This page covers the Circular's scope, deadlines, administrative fines, and practical preparation steps.
This page is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.
Official Gazette of the Republic of Turkey , Saturday, 21 June 2025, No. 32933. Full text: resmigazete.gov.tr (PDF) • TİHEK press statement
Circular Summary
21 June 2026 , compliance deadline for public sector, municipalities, banks, hospitals
Deadline for e-commerce service providers: 21 June 2027
Institutions Within Scope
10 categories are within scope. A transition period of 1 year was granted for most institutions and 2 years for e-commerce providers.
| # | Institution / Organization | Period | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public institutions and organizations | 1 year | 21.06.2026 |
| 2 | Metropolitan / provincial / district / town municipalities | 1 year | 21.06.2026 |
| 3 | Universities (state and foundation) | 1 year | 21.06.2026 |
| 4 | Banks (deposit, participation, development) | 1 year | 21.06.2026 |
| 5 | Private hospitals | 1 year | 21.06.2026 |
| 6 | Private schools | 1 year | 21.06.2026 |
| 7 | Transport companies | 1 year | 21.06.2026 |
| 8 | Group A travel agencies | 1 year | 21.06.2026 |
| 9 | Electronic communications operators with 200,000 or more subscribers | 1 year | 21.06.2026 |
| 10 | E-commerce service providers (Law No. 6563) | 2 years | 21.06.2027 |
The definition of "electronic communications operator with 200,000 or more subscribers" is determined based on the active subscriber figures published by the BTK.
Three-Commission Structure
The Circular provides for three distinct commission levels: monitoring, advisory, and review.
Monitoring Commission
Monitoring compliance at the national level, preparing annual reports, and informing the public.
Advisory Commission
Members: Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, TÜBİTAK, Türksat, and two confederations. Updating technical standards and consultation.
Review Commission
Web and mobile technical review, compliance reports, violation tracking, and reporting to the Ministry of Family.
Penalties and Sanctions
Under Provisional Article 3 of Law No. 5378 on Persons with Disabilities.
Sample Calculation
When 10 separate WCAG violations are detected on a municipality's website (such as missing alternative text, a keyboard navigation issue, or a missing form label):
The annual cap is 500,000 TL; as long as non-compliance continues, a new penalty accrues the following year. If not paid within 1 month of notification, a late payment surcharge applies. This information is for general guidance and does not constitute legal advice.
Accessibility Logo
Websites and mobile apps found to be compliant will be awarded the "Accessibility Logo" by the Ministry of Family and Social Services.
- Valid for 2 years
- A re-scan and approval process at the end of the period
- Can be displayed visibly on the website and mobile app
- Published on the Ministry's list of registered institutions
- Brand advantage in the banking, e-commerce, and healthcare sectors
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Widget Setup
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WCAG Scan and Report
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Accessibility Statement
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Resources
This page is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. For your institution's specific obligations, consult a lawyer and/or the Ministry of Family and Social Services directly.