On 15, November 2023, the Council of Higher Education Presidency (YÖK) and the Ministry of Interior Migration Administration ‘Göç idares’ signed a "Cooperation Protocol on International Students Residence Permit Applications" , to update the visa and residence permit procedures and processes for international student
In this context, international students who have registered for school before 29, November 2023 and whose educational process has been interrupted due to a residence violation, despite the continuation of their studies, can apply for a visa/residence permit until January 31, 2024.
Within the scope of application proceduresStudents experiencing issues with residence permits are required to prepare the documents listed below in a complete file and submit their applications to the Student Affairs Directorate by 31, January 2024. Upon submission, residence permit applications will be made to the Provincial Directorate of Immigration.
Documents Required in the Residence Permit File:
- Declaration/Control Document (Must be downloaded, filled in by the student, and submitted with the file.)
- Residence Permit Registration/Application Form (The student must access the website https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr/. After the application is completed, the form that appears on the screen is printed out and submitted with a wet signature.)
- Passport or Equivalent Document (Original, with the remark 'Seen in Original')
- Document Showing Student Status
- 4 Biometric Photos
- Valid Health Insurance (GSS or Private Health Insurance Covering the Residence Permit Application Period)
- Document Showing Address Information
- If staying in your own home, a copy of the deed (a "residence certificate and invoice" is sufficient for renewal applications)
- If staying with a rental contract, a notarized copy of the rental contract
- If staying in accommodation places such as hotels, a document stating that you are staying in these places
- If staying in student dormitories, a document stating that you are staying in the dormitory
- If staying with a supporter, a notarized commitment from the person with whom he/she is staying (If the supporter is married, a notarized commitment from his/her spouse is also required.)
- Receipt for Payment of Residence Permit Document Fee
- For foreign nationals under the age of 18; For those who come with a visa waiver or for a different purpose; A document containing information about the guardian/custodian (birth certificate, family certificate, etc.) and a permission given by the guardian/custodian/legal representative (For those who come with a visa that is appropriate for their purpose ((student visa))); permission and a document containing information about the guardian/custodian will not be added.)