Türkiye student visa and student residence permit
öğrenci ikamet izni
Students admitted to a Turkish higher-education institution generally get a student or education visa from a Turkish mission. After registering at the institution, they apply for a student residence permit. Since November 2023 the documents are usually submitted through the university's student office. Students on associate or bachelor's programmes may work with a work permit after their first year. Postgraduate students do not have this restriction.
Life in Türkiye
Money
3
Currency
Turkish Lira
TRY
Turkish Lira
Cost of living
45
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
15–40%
Income tax (national)
40% applies above TRY 5.3 million of annual income (2026 brackets); wage income has a separate 27% band threshold.
Living
1
Happiness
#92 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Foreign nationals admitted to an associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral or medical/dental specialty programme in Türkiye, and some school-level pupils.
Eligibility
Admission and enrolment
You need to be studying at a Turkish higher-education institution at one of the listed levels.
- Levels: associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral, TUS or DUS.
- Source: goc.gov.tr.
Official wording
Student residence permits are issued to foreigners studying at associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral, TUS or DUS level at a Turkish higher-education institution (goc.gov.tr).
Student visa
The official Study in Türkiye portal and mission guidance say students should get a student visa from a Turkish consulate after admission. The e-ikamet list says a study visa is required for primary and secondary pupils.
Health insurance
You need health insurance that covers the whole permit period you are requesting.
- Applying for general health insurance (SGK) within 3 months of the academic year start means no private insurance is needed.
Official wording
Health insurance covering the requested permit period is mandatory. Students who apply for general health insurance (SGK) within 3 months of the start of the academic year do not need private insurance.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementAddress
- Document checklistResidence permit application form (first page, signed)
- FeesResidence permit card fee (belge bedeli)
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Official sources
- Presidency of Migration Management – Residence permit types (student residence permit)
- Presidency of Migration Management – Document fee and residence fee 2026
- e-ikamet – Documents required for student residence permit applications
- Presidency of Migration Management – Residence FAQ
- Study in Türkiye (official) – Visa and residence
- ÇSGB – Work permit evaluation criteria (foreign students, B.9)
