Student residency offers students many benefits, such as allowing them to legally live and study in Turkey during their studies. It also makes it easier for students to obtain work permits if they wish to work while studying. Additionally, student residency is an important step for students considering staying in Turkey longer after completing their studies. We will outline the steps for obtaining a student residency in order, according to the following table of contents:

Student accommodation in Türkiye:

Features of student residence in Türkiye:

Conditions for obtaining student residency:

Documents required to apply for a student residence permit:

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Student accommodation in Türkiye:

A student residence permit in Turkey is a personal document that allows its holder to reside in the country for a specified period, provided they have entered the country legally and have an entry stamp in their passport. They must also have a student document (Öğrenci Belgesi) issued by a university in Istanbul.

Undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students are entitled to a student residence permit for a period commensurate with their period of study.

Features of student residence in Türkiye:

Long-term residence:

Providing all student benefits:

Health and Social Services:

Freedom of travel and return:

Conditions for obtaining student residency:

Obtaining a student residence permit in Turkey primarily depends on obtaining a student data document from the university or institute, known as an "Öğrenci Belgesi." This document is a letter issued by the educational institution the person will be joining, confirming that the institution has accepted the student for study.

The importance of this document comes from the fact that it defines the basic conditions for obtaining a student residence permit in Türkiye.

Documents required to apply for a student residence permit:

1-Electronic appointment:

It can be obtained from the Turkish Immigration Department website

Important notes:

Provided by Taif Services to avoid errors when making an appointment online. When booking an appointment, be careful about the accuracy of the information in the application:

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2. Biometric photo

3. Declaration of source of income:

4. Date of moving to the address in Turkey:

5. Link your health insurance number: Ensure your health insurance number and date are accurately linked to your appointment request. Health insurance must be obtained before starting the appointment process.

6. Writing the passport number and dates:

7. Valid phone number and email:

Following these guidelines carefully can help avoid delays or rejection in the residency application process.

note:

Not booking a residency appointment before entering Turkey is a very important point in the residency application process. Here's an explanation of the steps and basic information to consider:

1. Not booking an appointment before entering Turkey:

2. Residence application options:

- First-time application: Apply for residency for the first time when you have a valid visa that has not expired.

- Extending or renewing residency: Renewal is done if you have a residency and wish to renew it with the same type.

- Changing the type of residence: If you have a specific residence (such as tourist) and want to change it to another type (such as family).

3. Student data:

- Student number or university registration number.

- Beginning and end of study.

- Name of the university and its type (public or private).

- Name of the specialty or branch.

- Detailed address of the college or university.

4. Duration of Residence:

Adhering to these guidelines and accurately providing the required information will enhance your chances of obtaining residency smoothly.

2- Mandatory health insurance for residence:

It is mandatory for individuals between the ages of 18 and 65. For individuals younger than 18 and older than 65, health insurance is not a condition for obtaining residency. Other than that, it is a condition. To obtain health insurance, a person is required to have only four pieces of information: a copy of their passport or residency permit, a detailed residential address in Turkey, and the start date of the health insurance, which should preferably match the date of submitting the residency application if applying for the first time or the expiry date if applying for a residency renewal. Health insurance prices vary according to age and gender. You can click the link to get health insurance prices. Tayf Turkey is an official agent and partner of dozens of private insurance companies. With Tayf Turkey, you will get the best prices and the best quality. Yes, you are in the right place.

You can apply for health insurance through Tayf Türkiye.

3- Tax number:

It is implicitly required to pay the residency fees, which we will discuss later, and can be obtained through the Tax Department website. Spectrum Turkey recommends paying attention to the information and entering it correctly and accurately in accordance with the passport. Amending it later can be time-consuming and time-consuming. After obtaining the tax number, you can save it on your mobile phone or as a paper document. You will need it later for various procedures until the residency is issued. You can request a tax number through Spectrum Türkiye.

4- Passport authentication translation:

The notary public in Turkey (known as NOTER) requests a translation and certification of the passport into Turkish. Due to the difference in the naming method between the Turkish system and other countries, Taif Turkey advises you to keep a copy of the passport translated and certified by the notary public, as you will need it in many subsequent transactions in Türkiye.

You can request a certified translation and notarization through Taif Türkiye.

5- Student paper from one of the Turkish universities:

After confirming the final registration in one of the Turkish universities, the student receives a student paper containing his university data, which is the paper required when submitting the student residence application to the Turkish Immigration Department.

6- Paying the residence fees:

The student is exempt from residence fees and only pays the card fee of 360 liras.

7- Personal photos:

A recent biometric (less than 6 months old) photo is required, whether applying for a new residence permit or renewing it. Spectrum Türkiye recommends requesting electronic copies of the photos via WhatsApp or email for later use when booking an online appointment.

8- Lease contract:

You can request everything related to the rental contract through Taif Türkiye.

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