Türkiye · Student
Türkiye Student residence
Student residence permit
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Key facts
Student residence is a student route for Türkiye. Local work: limited. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Government fees
- TRY 964 ≈ $20
- Processing
- Up to 90 days
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fee TRY 964 ≈ $20; decision: up to 90 days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government feesTRY 964 ≈ $20
- TRY 964 (≈ $20)Residence permit document fee for 2026, charged to all nationalities; a separate residence duty depends on nationality and permit length.
RenewalRenewable
The permit is valid for the study period, shorter than a year if the programme is shorter.
ProcessingUp to 90 days
Residence permit applications must be decided within 90 days (Law 6458 Art. 21).
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Needs a place at a school or university in Türkiye
- Work rights are limited
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- The applicant is a primary, secondary or higher-education student.
What you must show3
- The applicant's declaration of means is sufficient unless the authority requests documents.
- The residence permit document fee is TRY 964 (≈ $20) for 2026, with no nationality exemption.
- Students at Turkish schools or faculties pay no residence duty.
Documents2
- Health insurance is mandatory and must cover the whole requested permit period.
- Proof of the address where the student will stay is submitted.
Steps1
- The application is made online at e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr after pre-registration at the institution is completed.
After you arrive1
- The permit ends at graduation, and a permit for the new purpose must be applied for within 10 days.
When you become tax resident
How Türkiye decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
Income tax residence is separate from immigration status.
- Foreign-source income
New-resident relief (20 years)
Individuals who become Turkish tax residents and had no domicile or tax liability in Türkiye in the preceding three calendar years are exempt from income tax on income and gains earned outside Türkiye for twenty years.
- Special regime
Foreign-source income exemption · 0% tax
All tax rules for Türkiye Tax records checked
Full official text
For primary, secondary and higher-education students; students at associate, undergraduate or postgraduate level may work with a work permit, undergraduates and associate students from the second year. 1 2
What you must show and pay
- A fee of TRY 964 (≈ $20) · Residence permit document fee for 2026, charged to all nationalities; a separate residence duty depends on nationality and permit length. 3
Requirements
- The applicant is a primary, secondary or higher-education student. 1 2
- The applicant's declaration of means is sufficient unless the authority requests documents. 1 2
- The residence permit document fee is TRY 964 (≈ $20) for 2026, with no nationality exemption. 3
- Students at Turkish schools or faculties pay no residence duty. 4 2
- Health insurance is mandatory and must cover the whole requested permit period. 5
- Proof of the address where the student will stay is submitted. 5
- The application is made online at e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr after pre-registration at the institution is completed. 4 5
- The permit ends at graduation, and a permit for the new purpose must be applied for within 10 days. 4 2
Stay
- Valid for the study period; under one year if the programme is shorter.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Work
Work only with a work permit; associate and undergraduate students from after the first year.
Family
A student can sponsor a spouse and children for family permits only.
Official sources
- Residence permit types: short-term, family, student, long-term · Presidency of Migration Management, Ministry of Interior · checked 2026-10-11
- Residence permits FAQ (Turkish): financial means, property-based permits · Presidency of Migration Management, Ministry of Interior · checked 2026-10-10
- Presidency of Migration Management: residence permit document fee and duty amounts · Presidency of Migration Management · checked 2026-10-11
- Regulation on the Implementation of the Law on Foreigners and International Protection · Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, Legislation Information System · checked 2026-10-11
- Documents required for student residence permit applications (e-ikamet) · Presidency of Migration Management, Republic of Turkiye Ministry of Interior · checked 2026-10-10
- Law No. 6458 on Foreigners and International Protection · Grand National Assembly / mevzuat.gov.tr · checked 2026-10-11
Student residence and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student residence | – | – | Limited |
| Student permit Portugal | Needs income of €920+ a month ≈ $1,030 | 3 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Internship permit Spain | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| D3 study visa Georgia | – | 1 yr, renewable | No |
| Student visa Italy | Needs savings of €10k+ a year ≈ $11k | – | Yes |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Student residence?
A fee of TRY 964 (≈ $20). Residence permit document fee for 2026, charged to all nationalities; a separate residence duty depends on nationality and permit length.
How long can I stay on the Student residence?
Valid for the study period; under one year if the programme is shorter.
How long does the Student residence take to process?
Residence permit applications must be decided within 90 days (Law 6458 Art.
Can I work on the Student residence?
Limited. Work only with a work permit; associate and undergraduate students from after the first year.
Can I bring my family on the Student residence?
A student can sponsor a spouse and children for family permits only.
Is there a tax break for Student residence holders in Türkiye?
Foreign-source income exemption for new tax residents (Income Tax Law repeated Art. 20/D): Individuals who become Turkish tax residents and had no domicile or tax liability in Türkiye in the preceding three calendar years are exempt from income tax on income and gains earned outside Türkiye for twenty years. It's separate from the visa and has its own conditions.
Tax
Special regime
Foreign-source income exemption for new tax residents (Income Tax Law repeated Art. 20/D)
0% tax
Details
- On: Foreign-source income and gains (kazanç ve iratlar) earned outside Türkiye
- Who: Natural person treated as resident in Türkiye on or after 1 January 2026
Individuals who become Turkish tax residents and had no domicile or tax liability in Türkiye in the preceding three calendar years are exempt from income tax on income and gains earned outside Türkiye for twenty years.
Taxed on
Foreign-source income and gains (kazanç ve iratlar) earned outside Türkiye.
Who it applies to
- Natural person treated as resident in Türkiye on or after 1 January 2026 (domicile in Türkiye or staying continuously more than six months in a calendar year, Art. 3-4).
- No domicile and no tax liability in Türkiye during the three calendar years before becoming resident.
- Earlier Türkiye-source rental, securities income or capital gains liability does not prevent the exemption; a salary or business taxed in Türkiye in those three years does.
- An exemption certificate must be obtained from the tax office: the application is due by the end of the calendar year in which the person becomes resident, or by the end of February of the next year for those who become resident in November or December. A late application is refused.
Exclusions
- Income earned in Türkiye is not covered.
- Costs and expenses of exempt income are not deductible; foreign taxes paid on exempt income cannot be credited against Turkish income tax.
- No annual return is filed for the exempt income; the exemption is lost with retroactive tax if the conditions were not met.
Tax residence
Applies from 1 January 2026 to persons who become resident; added by Law 7582 of 21 May 2026, published 4 June 2026. The Ministry of Treasury and Finance sets procedures.
Visas
Tax residence arises from presence or domicile, not from a particular residence permit.
Other taxes
Social security, VAT and local taxes are separate.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 6 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Residence permit types: short-term, family, student, long-term · Presidency of Migration Management, Ministry of Interior · checked 2026-10-11
- Residence permits FAQ (Turkish): financial means, property-based permits · Presidency of Migration Management, Ministry of Interior · checked 2026-10-10
- Presidency of Migration Management: residence permit document fee and duty amounts · Presidency of Migration Management · checked 2026-10-11
- Regulation on the Implementation of the Law on Foreigners and International Protection · Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, Legislation Information System · checked 2026-10-11
- Documents required for student residence permit applications (e-ikamet) · Presidency of Migration Management, Republic of Turkiye Ministry of Interior · checked 2026-10-10
- Law No. 6458 on Foreigners and International Protection · Grand National Assembly / mevzuat.gov.tr · checked 2026-10-11
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