Time to Turkish

Visa application · Türkiye

Turkish
student visa

Come to Türkiye for a language course, a university degree or an exchange programme. We check and translate your documents, file the visa application, then arrange your residence permit after you arrive.

At a glance

Service fee

[FEE]

Processing time

[X–Y] bus. days

  • Official enrolment letter in [24–48] hours after you enrol
  • Document check and sworn translation
  • Consulate appointment and application follow-up
  • Residence permit (ikamet) after you arrive
Language-course studentsTurkish courses, TÖMER prep
University studentsBachelor’s, master’s, PhD
Exchange & researchErasmus, internships, research stays

Which visa do you need?

Choose a visa type to see the documents you’ll need

Student visa · Öğrenim vizesi

Apply at the Turkish consulate in your home country, before you travel.

Fee [FEE][X–Y] business days

Required documents

  • Passport, valid for the whole stay (copy of every page)
  • Acceptance or enrolment letter
  • Completed visa application form
  • Biometric photos
  • Bank statements (last 3 months) or sponsor letter
  • Health or travel insurance
  • Diploma and transcripts (translated)
  • Proof of accommodation in Türkiye

How it works

Five steps. We handle the paperwork.

  1. 01

    Fill in the online form

    Tell us your nationality, school and start date.

  2. 02

    Free consultation

    A consultant confirms your exact document list.

  3. 03

    We check & translate

    Every document is reviewed, translated and notarised.

  4. 04

    We apply & follow up

    Consulate appointment, submission, status updates.

  5. 05

    Arrive & get ikamet

    We book and prepare your residence permit appointment.

Most chosen

Course + visa package

Enrol in a Time to Turkish course and get everything in one plan: the enrolment letter, the student visa and the residence permit, with one consultant from start to finish.

[PRICE] course + visa

  • Turkish course of your choice (A1–C1)
  • Official enrolment letter
  • Student visa application handled for you
  • Residence permit appointment & file
Get the package

Online application

Ready to apply?

Apply online together with your course booking: answer “Yes” to “Do you need a visa?” and add your passport details. A consultant reviews your file within one working day.

Start your visa application

Visa FAQ

Student visa questions

Our visa consultants answer in English, Türkçe, العربية, فارسی and Français.

Message a consultant
Can I get a student visa for a Turkish language course?

[Answer — eligibility of language-course students, minimum course length.]

What is the difference between a visa and ikamet?

[Answer]

How much money do I need to show?

[Answer]

Can I work while studying in Türkiye?

[Answer]

What happens if my visa is refused?

[Answer — refund / re-application policy.]