Applying for a visa to Turkey

Specific details

Features of visa for study in Turkey are the following:

All foreign students who do not have Turkish citizenship or a residence permit in the country must obtain a student visa to Turkey before starting their studies.
The main requirement of the consular department of the Embassy of Turkey is the availability of an invitation from the university, a contract and payment for education- only after that the Turkish study visa can be issued.

The processing of a student visa to Turkey takes about 6 weeks. After consideration, it is necessary to visit with a foreign passport, where the visa will be placed within 5 working days.

After obtaining a visa for study in Turkey and arrival in the country, all students must contact the local Security Office within one month to obtain a residence permit for one year. To clarify the procedure, you need to contact the admissions office of your institution on the spot.

Also in this place you will need to open a bank account and confirm the availability of funds (putting an amount equal to the cost of study + residence for the academic year).

An educational visa with a duration of 3 months

Applying for a student visa to Turkey involves submitting several necessary documents:

Documentation from the educational institution (such as confirmation of payment, contract, and an invitation)
A copy of the bank confirmation of payment
A bank statement demonstrating that you have at least $6000 in your account
A certificate of residence or registration from local municipal services
A certificate of no criminal record (issued by your city's Department of Internal Affairs), which doesn't require translation
Two color photos, sized 3x4 cm each
A letter from your educational institution
Your foreign passport, along with a copy of the main page. You'll retain the original passport, but the consulate will take the copy.
Your national passport, including a copy of the main page and the page with your residence permit
Funds to pay the visa application fee (the exact amount depends on the applicant's country)
Lastly, the visa application form, filled out at the consulate.

All the documents required for a Turkish study visa are to be submitted without scheduling an interview.

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