Turkey Student Visa

Turkey Student Visa

Quick answer: To study in Turkey, accepted undergraduate and graduate students apply for a student visa at a Turkish embassy or consulate in their country of residence (nationals who don't need a visa to enter Turkey are exempt). After entering Turkey, it's best to apply directly for a student residence permit — typically one year for preparatory programs, or two years or more if you pass the language exemption exam. The residence permit expires on your graduation date, after which you have 10 days to apply for a different type of residence permit. Hallak Services Company handles the full process, from university acceptance and visa paperwork to airport pickup, accommodation, and residence permit issuance.

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In this article, we cover everything related to the Turkey student visa, in the following order:

Who can obtain a Turkey student visa?

What is required to obtain a student visa to enter Turkey?

After obtaining a student visa, what procedure is required after entering Turkey?

I obtained a student residence permit valid for two years, and I have 6 months left until graduation

— is my residence permit considered valid after I graduate as a student?

What special services does Hallak Services Company offer to students who want to study in Turkey or obtain a Turkish student visa?

Frequently asked questions

Who Can Obtain a Turkey Student Visa?

Undergraduate and graduate students who have been accepted to a Turkish university — whether private/foundation or state — can obtain this visa. The student applies for the student visa at one of the Turkish diplomatic missions in their country of residence — a Turkish embassy or Turkish consulate. Students of nationalities that do not require a visa to enter Turkey are exempt from the student visa requirement; for example, students holding Lebanese or Moroccan citizenship.

What Is Required to Obtain a Student Visa to Enter Turkey?

A final acceptance letter and a student certificate — a preliminary acceptance may sometimes be sufficient, but it's better to submit the final acceptance along with a student certificate.

• A receipt confirming that university fees — whether for a state or private Turkish university — have been paid into the university's account.

• A completed visa application form.

• A passport valid for at least six months.

• Travel insurance specific to the visa.

• Recent personal photographs no older than 6 months.

• A document showing the financial status of the student or their guardian (a bank statement from the country of residence or home country).

• The visa fee, which is non-refundable if the application is rejected.

• A hotel reservation consistent with the student visa application date and the date of entry into Turkey.

• A flight ticket reservation consistent with the student visa application date and the date of entry into Turkey.

· What Procedure Is Required After Obtaining a Student Visa and Entering Turkey?

After entering Turkey on a student visa, it is advisable to apply directly for a student residence permit to save time. Generally, if you are taking a preparatory program, you'll receive a one-year residence permit — lasting one year (covering Turkish or English language instruction). Alternatively, a student proficient in one of the two languages can apply to take the language exemption exam; in this case, they may receive a student residence permit valid for two years or longer, depending on the length of their studies — also taking into account the passport's validity period.

I Obtained a Student Residence Permit Valid for Two Years, and I Have 6 Months Left Until Graduation — Is My Residence Permit Considered Valid After I Graduate as a Student?

The end date of a student residence permit is the same as the graduation date; regardless of the validity date shown on the permit issued, you are given a 10-day period to apply for a different type of residence permit other than a student one.

What Special Services Does Hallak Services Company Offer to Students Who Want to Study in Turkey or Obtain a Turkish Student Visa?

Hallak Services Company provides everything you need related to the student visa, from university acceptance and preparing your visa application file, to picking you up from the airport and completing your university enrollment. We also arrange accommodation directly for our valued students. Issuing the student residence permit and obtaining a transportation card for easy commuting are also handled by us. By contacting Hallak Services Company, you will get all the services and information you need to settle in and begin your studies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a student have the right to work in Turkey?Yes, under Turkish law they have the right to work up to 24 hours per week.

Is it possible to look for and find a job in Turkey after finishing university studies?Yes, students have the right to work and look for opportunities in Turkey; thanks to its strong industrial and commercial infrastructure, you'll find many job opportunities in Turkey.

If a student completes five years of study at a Turkish university, do they receive Turkish citizenship?Even after completing five years of study, Turkish citizenship is not automatically guaranteed; however, Syrians in particular are often nominated as an exception for Turkish citizenship. As for other nationalities, if they finish their studies and want to work legally under a work residence permit, they have the right to convert their residence permit to a work residence permit after finishing their studies — which is also the strongest path toward obtaining Turkish citizenship.