Foreign nationals that complete their higher education in Turkey
General Information: Foreign nationals that study for an associate degree, bachelor's degree or doctor's degree programmes at a higher education in Turkey may e given a residence permit up to one year if they apply for it within six months of time following the completion of their studies (following the date of graduation).
Foreign nationals that complete their higher education should apply to the government authorities in the province or district of residence latest within six months following the date of graduation. You may use the tool of Residence Calculation to learn the visa terms by countries and the amounts of fees payable.
Calculating the Residence
Documents to be asked during the appointment |
Short Term Residence Permit
- Foreign nationals coming for touristic purposes
- Foreign nationals coming for business interviews or trading activities
- Foreign nationals that wish to reside by buying a dwelling
- Foreign nationals coming for treatment purposes
- Foreign nationals that complete their higher education in Turkey
- Foreign nationals coming for humanitarian purposes
- Foreign nationals coming for conducting scientific researches
- Foreign nationals that are deemed fit for staying by a court decision