VISA AND RESIDENCE PERMIT
Visa:
Erasmus+ students must check the current visa requirements before arriving in Türkiye via this official link:
https://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa
Short-Term Residence Permit Information (For Stays Longer Than 90 Days)
International students who plan to stay in Turkey for more than 90 days are required to apply for a Short-Term Residence Permit within one month of their arrival in Turkey.
Exemptions: Students with Turkish citizenship (including dual nationals) or a German Blue Card are not required to apply for a residence permit.
The initial application must be completed online through the official website of the Göç İdaresi Başkanlığı (Directorate General of Migration Management):
https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr/Ikamet/OnKayit
Applicants are advised to schedule their online appointment only after ensuring that all required documents will be fully prepared by the appointment date.
Important:
The correct application type is “Short-Term Residence Permit” (not “Student Residence Permit”).
The list of required documents for the Short-Term Residence Permit application can be accessed via the link provided below.
Required Documents. All required documents must be prepared in full.
Completed application files must be submitted in person to the Immigration Officers:
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Mrs. Miray Aslan
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Mr. Samet Ertürk
Contact Information
İzmir İl Göç İdaresi Müdürlüğü
Address: 855 St. No: 40/A Kemeraltı – Konak / İzmir
E-mail: izmir@goc.gov.tr
Phone: +90 (232) 402 44 62 (Ext: 4102 or 4603)
Foreigners Communication Center (YİMER):
Foreigners can obtain detailed information about the residence permit from the Foreigners Communication Center (YİMER) for 24 hours through domestic calls 157 or abroad calls +90 312 157 11 22.
FAQ on Residence Permits:
https://en.goc.gov.tr/residence-
