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Student visa to Türkiye
Students who have been accepted into a bachelor's or master's program at Turkish universities, whether public or private, are eligible to apply for a student visa. Students can apply for a student visa through Turkish embassies or consulates in their country of residence. Students of nationalities exempt from visa requirements for entry to Turkey, such as Lebanese and Moroccan students, are exempt from this requirement.
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With high school exams over, students begin to consider university, and many find that traveling and studying abroad is an option. Turkey is one of those destinations students research about how to travel to and study there.
A student visa is one of the most important requirements for studying in Turkey, especially if the student is self-funded for a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree.
In this content, we present everything related to the subject of student visas to Türkiye, according to the content arrangement as follows:
Who is entitled to obtain a student visa to Türkiye?
What is required to obtain a student visa to enter Türkiye?
After obtaining a student visa, what is the procedure required after entering Türkiye?
What services does Taif Services offer to students wishing to study in Türkiye or obtain a student visa?
Reasons for rejecting a student visa to Turkey:
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Who is entitled to obtain a student visa to Türkiye?
Bachelor's and master's degree students accepted into a Turkish university, whether private, public, or private. Student visas are applied for at a Turkish diplomatic mission, Turkish embassy, or Turkish consulate in the student's country of residence. Students holding nationalities that do not require a visa to enter Turkey, such as Lebanese and Moroccan nationals, are exempt from the student visa requirement.
What is required to obtain a student visa to enter Türkiye?
• Final acceptance letter and student document. Sometimes, preliminary acceptance is sufficient, but final acceptance and student document are preferable.
• A receipt for payment of university fees to the university’s account, whether it is a Turkish public or private university.
• Fill out the visa application.
• Passport valid for at least six months.
•Private travel insurance for visa.
•Recent personal photos less than 6 months old.
• Document proving the financial status of the student or his guardian (bank statement from the country of residence or home country)
• Visa fees are non-refundable in case of rejection.
• A hotel reservation that matches the date of application for the student visa and entry into Türkiye.
•Book a flight that matches the student visa application date and entry date to Türkiye.
After obtaining a student visa, what is the procedure required after entering Türkiye?
After entering Turkey with a student visa, it is recommended to apply directly for a student residence permit to save time. Generally, you will receive a residence permit for one year if you are doing preparatory studies, which are for one year (including studying Turkish or English). Alternatively, a student who is fluent in one of the two languages can apply for an exemption exam from studying the language. Then, he can obtain a student residence permit for two years or more, depending on the duration of the study, taking into account the validity of the passport.
Q:
A: The expiration date of the student residence permit is the same as the graduation date. A period of ten days is granted to apply for a residence permit of a type other than student residence permit, regardless of the expiration date of the residence permit granted.
What services does Taif Services offer to students wishing to study in Türkiye or obtain a student visa?
Tayf Turkey Services offers everything you need regarding your student visa, from university admission to visa application preparation, airport pickup, and university registration. We also directly secure housing for our valued students, and issue student residency permits and transportation cards for ease of transportation. By communicating with Tayf Turkey Services, you will receive all the services and information you need until you settle in and begin your studies.
Reasons for rejecting a student visa to Turkey:
There are several reasons why a student visa to Turkey may be rejected, including:
Submitting forged documents:
Weak bank account balance:
Your passport is about to expire:
There is a ban on your entry to Turkey:
Therefore, it is always advisable to format your application file and ensure that the documents submitted are correct and appropriate, avoiding any errors or submitting incorrect documents.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Is a student entitled to work in Türkiye?
A: Yes, he has the right to work 24 hours a week according to Turkish law.
Q: Is it possible to search for and obtain a job in Türkiye after completing university studies?
A: Yes, a student has the right to work and search for an opportunity in Türkiye. You will find many job opportunities in Türkiye due to its industrial and commercial strength.
Q: Does a student obtain Turkish citizenship if he completes five years of study at a Turkish university?
A: Turkish citizenship is not required even if you have completed five years of study. However, Syrians, in particular, are often exceptionally eligible for Turkish citizenship. For other nationalities, if they have completed their studies and wish to work legally under a work permit, they are entitled to convert their residency to a work permit after completing their studies. This is their best chance of obtaining Turkish citizenship.
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