Residence Permission

What foreign students in all levels of higher education institutions in Turkey should undertake to make entry and residence permit procedures;
  • Transactions to be carried out abroad (Passport Transactions)
  • Actions to be taken from the time of arrival in my country (Residence procedures)
  • Actions to be taken after receiving a residence permit (Notification Process)
Transactions to be m ade abroad (Passport Transactions)
 
Admission invitations are sent to the addresses of foreign students applying to my university. The students submit their passports to the competent authorities of the countries based on the acceptance invitations.
 
Document (bank account, scholarship certificate, etc.) showing that you have the financial means to make a living in Turkey during your education.
 
Additional documentation may be required if deemed necessary.
 
Transactions to be made after their arrival to Turkey (residence transactions)
 
It is compulsory to apply for a residence permit for foreigners by applying to the Foreign Branch of the Provincial Directorate of Immigration Administration to receive education with the following documents within 30 days after the date of entry into Turkey.
a) record / acceptance document or equivalent document from the higher education institution,
b) The current and long-term passport,
c) Document showing the financial possibilities to provide a living (bank account, scholarship certificate etc.) during the education period in Turkey,
d) Presentation paper which is published in official gazette at the beginning of every year,
e) If necessary, additional documents may be required.

Transactions to be made After Receiving Residence Permit (Notification Process)a) Foreign students who receive residence permit for studying purposes must obtain their ID number by the Provincial Directorate of Immigration within 1 day.
b) The foreign students who want to extend the residence permit must apply for the residence permit at least 15 days before or after the end of the period specified in the residence permit.
c) Graduation, record clearing, withdrawal of student relations, absenteeism, etc. Changes in the situation in case of change within 15 days within 48 hours of the address change should be reported to the Provincial Directorate of Immigration.
d) If the residence permit is not erased or scratched and the residence permit is lost, it is necessary to apply immediately to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Administration and obtain the new one.
e) After completing their residence procedures and TC identity number procedures in the Directorate of Immigration Administration, they must apply to the Directorate of Social Security Institution of universities and apply for universal health insurance.