Turkey Student Visa requirements

Study Permits for International Students in Turkey

• International students, including Egyptians, require a valid student visa (İkamet İzni) to study in Turkey.


• The student visa is issued by the Turkish consulate in the student's home country.


• To obtain the student visa, international students must first be accepted and enrolled in a recognized educational institution in Turkey.


• The educational institution will provide the necessary documentation and support for the student visa application.

Student Visa Application Process

• 1. Get accepted and enrolled in a recognized educational institution in Turkey.
• 2. Collect the required documents such as:
• - Valid passport
• - Acceptance letter from the educational institution
• - Proof of financial capability to cover tuition and living expenses
• - Health insurance coverage
• - Criminal record certificate
• - Application forms
• 3. Submit the student visa application at the nearest Turkish embassy or consulate.
• 4. Pay the applicable visa application fee.
• 5. Attend an interview at the embassy/consulate, if required.
• 6. Wait for visa processing and approval, which can take several weeks.
• 7. Upon arrival in Turkey, apply for a Residence Permit (İkamet İzni) from the local immigration office.

• For stays longer than 90 days, international students will need to apply for a Residence Permit in addition to the student visa.

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