You will need a "student visa" to enter Turkey. Please make sure that you apply for the student visa at the Turkish Consulate in your country as soon as you receive your acceptance letter. Make travel arrangements accordingly, so that you will allow adequate time for your visa to be processed prior to your departure.

You are required to apply for a residence permit in person within a month of your arrival.

This permit is obtained from the Ankara Emniyet Müdürlüğü (Department of Security). The Office of Exchange Programs personnel will accompany you when you apply for a residence permit during orientation weeks.

Required documents for Residence Permit;

1. Passport.
2. Photocopy of the passport (ID page and Student Visa page).
3. Two copies of "Declaration for Residence Permit Form" (typewritten).
4. Four ID photos (separately).
5. Three copies of "Student Personal Information Form," obtained from Office of Exchange Programs.
6. Application fee: 100 USD or 75 Euros.

Please note that students must apply to Emniyet Müdürlüğü (Department of Security) for the extension of their residence permit within the 15 days after the expiration date, otherwise penalty fee will be charged.