All international students in Turkey must obtain a residence permit during their student stay in Turkey

How to get a residence permit?

An application form should be created from the relevant web page of the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management (https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr) On your application form, there is an appointment date and place where you will submit the necessary documents. In addition, when you complete your form, your appointment details will be sent to you by the Directorate of Migration Management.

Required Documents for residence permit application:

• Application form
• 4 biometric photos
• Photocopies of passport and visa entry and exit
• Student certificate
• Health insurance
• Document showing your address information (For example; if you are staying in the dormitory, you will receive a signed/stamped document from the dormitory management, if you are staying as a tenant, such as a notarized rental agreement)
• Receipt of residence permit card fee
• If you are under the age of 18 and request a residence permit for higher education in our country, you must also submit the following documents.
• Consent
• Birth certificate