HOW TO GET A STUDENT RESIDENCE PERMIT IN TURKEY?
Step-by-step guide
1️⃣ Complete Your University / School Enrollment
- You must have an acceptance letter.
- Get a student certificate from the student affairs office.
2️⃣ Log in to the e-Residence System
Go to the official Migration Office website: e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr
Select “First Application” → “Student Residence Permit.”
3️⃣ Fill Out the Online Application Form
The system will ask for:
- Passport information (ID page + entry stamp)
- Address details
- Phone and email
- Student certificate upload
- Insurance information
4️⃣ Prepare the Required Documents
Documents needed:
- Passport photocopy
- 4 biometric photos
- Student certificate
- Valid health insurance
- Address document (rental contract / dormitory letter)
- Tax number
- Fee receipts (some nationalities are exempt)
5️⃣ Wait for Your Appointment Date
The system will give you an appointment date and location.
6️⃣ Attend the Appointment
Bring all documents.
The officer will check everything and start your approval process.
7️⃣ Residence Card Delivered to Your Address
After approval, your residence card will be sent via PTT.
It usually takes 2–8 weeks.
📌 IMPORTANT NOTES
- A student residence permit does not allow work, but after 1 year you can apply for part-time work permission.
- You must report any address change within 20 days.
- If your passport has a short validity, your residence duration will also be short.