Student residence in Türkiye:
Student residency in Turkey is one of the most important types of residency in the country. It is granted to university and institute students, whether governmental or private. School students, whether enrolled in governmental or private schools, are not granted this residency. Instead, they are granted short-term tourist residency, with the purpose of their residency remaining solely for studying in Türkiye.
We will present the steps for obtaining a student residency in an organized manner according to the following table of contents:
- Electronic appointment
- Mandatory health insurance for residence
- Tax number
- Passport authentication translation
- Student certificate from a Turkish university
- Paying the residence fees
- Personal photos
- A copy of the passport and visa
- Lease contract
- Electronic appointment
It can be obtained from the Turkish Immigration Department website.
Important notes:
Provided by Study Time To avoid errors when registering for online appointments, please ensure the accuracy of the information you enter in the application.
The name and surname must be spelled exactly as they appear in the passport, especially for nationalities with four or five-part names. Names should be correctly distributed between the first and last names. If the name and surname are combined, the result must match the name in the passport. Changing the name after residency is issued is very costly and difficult, and you may encounter problems opening bank accounts or notary public procedures due to the mismatch.
Use a recent biometric photo no older than 6 months, as some residency applications have been rejected due to the photo.
Disclosure of your source of income and your ability to live independently in Türkiye, stating the exact amount of your income in Turkish lira and its source.
4- Try as much as possible to mention the date of moving to the address in Türkiye in line with the date of the lease contract or the date of ownership of the property.
5- The health insurance number and expiry date must be accurately linked to the appointment booking process. Therefore, it is essential to obtain health insurance before proceeding with the appointment booking process.
5- Make sure to write the passport number and start and end dates accurately, because if there are any errors, you will not be able to complete the application.
6- You must register a valid Turkish phone number and email address, otherwise you will not be able to complete and follow up on your application later.
The most important note
You don't need to book a residency appointment before entering Turkey, whether you're applying for a residency permit for the first time or for renewal. Booking an appointment before entering Turkey is a major reason for your residency application to be rejected. The Immigration Department website offers three options for submitting your first residency application. You can submit the application while you have a valid visa. The second option is to extend or renew your residency permit if you already have a residency permit and wish to renew it for the same type a second time. The third option is to change your residency permit type, such as converting from a tourist residence permit to a family residence permit or any other type.
After selecting the application for the first time, options will appear to select the type of residency; select "Student Residency." Accordingly, the applicant will be asked to provide the student's information in Turkey, including: student number or university registration number, start and end dates of the study period, name of the university (whether public or private), name of major or department, and detailed address of the college or university. Students are eligible to apply for a residency permit commensurate with the length of their studies; for example, if a student is studying engineering for four years, they can obtain a four-year residency permit. If a student is in a preparatory year for English or Turkish language courses, the residency permit will initially be for one year and can be renewed depending on the length of study. The validity of the passport must also be taken into consideration.
Compulsory health insurance for residence:
Health insurance is mandatory for individuals between the ages of 18 and 65. For individuals under the age of 18 or over the age of 65, health insurance is not a requirement for residency, but it is necessary for other purposes. To obtain health insurance, a person only needs to provide four pieces of information: a copy of their passport or residence card, a detailed address of residence in Turkey, and the start date of their health insurance (preferably the same as their residency application date if applying for the first time, or the expiry date if applying for a renewal). Health insurance prices vary depending on age and gender. You can click the link to view health insurance prices. Study Time is an official agent and partner of many private insurance companies. With Study Time, you will get the best prices and highest quality. Yes, you've come to the right place.
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For more details about health insurance for international students in Türkiye, please see the following article - Health Insurance for International Students in Türkiye.
Tax number:
The residency fee, which we'll discuss later, is required indirectly and can be found on the Tax Department's website. Study Time recommends being careful when entering information to ensure it matches your passport, as making subsequent changes can be time-consuming and time-consuming. After obtaining your tax number, you can keep it on your mobile phone or as a document to use for various procedures until your residency is issued. You can request a tax number through Study Time Student.
Passport translation and certification:
A notary public in Turkey (known as a NOTAR) must translate and authenticate your passport into Turkish, due to differences in the naming system between Turkey and other countries. Our company advises you to keep a translated and authenticated copy of your passport with the notary public, as you will need it for many subsequent transactions in Türkiye.
You can get a certified translation and notarization through Study Time.
A copy of the student's document from a specific Turkish university
After completing the final registration procedures at a Turkish university, the student receives a document containing their academic information. This document is required when applying for a student residence permit with the Turkish Immigration Department.
You can get admission to the university and more details by contacting us, or you can read the following article for more information.
Getting university admission in Türkiye:
- Payment of residence fees:
The student is exempt from residence fees and only needs to pay the residence card price, which is estimated at 360 liras.
- Personal photos:
Recent biometric photos (less than 6 months old) are required for submitting four photos, whether for a new residence permit or for renewal. We recommend you request an electronic copy of the photos via WhatsApp or email to use when booking an online appointment later.
- Lease contract:
The names and signatures of all adults over the age of 18 are included in the contract, along with the details and signature of the apartment owner (landlord). A very important point in the lease contract: In its new version, the presence of the tenant or all tenants with their passports, and the presence of the apartment owner with their ID card (or their legal representative if Turkish), at the notary office to conclude the lease contract became mandatory in 2022. The original copy of the contract must be in the file of every adult over the age of 18, while a non-original copy is sufficient for the files of children under the age of 18. If the residence is for renewal, proof of residence, also known as "adres kayit," can be added. This is sufficient as an alternative to the lease contract only in the case of renewal.
You can ask all questions related to the lease contract through Study Time.
Benefits of joining the university through Study Time:
1- Get free educational advice.
2- Study your file carefully and get the appropriate offers.
3- Obtaining free admission to Turkish universities through our direct agreements with these universities.
4- Convert your entire file into Turkish at no cost.
5- Securing your student accommodation through our services.
6- Securing your university accommodation
7- Obtaining certificate equivalency without costs
8- Follow up on the status of your university file after the final registration process is completed.
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