How to Get Turkish Language Course Visa and Student Residence Permit in 8 Steps

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How to Get Turkish Language Course Visa and Student Residence Permit in 8 Steps

Turkish Language Course Visa and Student Residence Permit

In this new episode, I explain the procedures of getting Turkish Language Course Visa and Student Residence Permit. You can come to Turkey and study here easily! You can easily get your visa and study in Turkey in 8 steps:
Step 1: Find a language school
- Choose the city you want to study
- Search for schools online
- Contact the school to learn the details of the language course program

Step 2: Get your invitation letter
- Ask school to send you invitation letter
- You can use a pdf version of the letter. However, the original letter can be sent by DHL or UPS.
- Make sure that there are verification methods of the invitation letter

Step 3: Apply to visa at Turkish Embassy in your country
- Find the nearest Turkish embassy
- Ask if the embassy works with a 3rd party visa agent or they process the applications internally
- Apply to visa and prepare your documents
- Visit www.konsolosluk.gov.tr for your appointment

Step 4: Plan your travel
- Book your flight ticket
- Book your hotel
- Arrange airport shuttle

Step 5: Find long-term accommodation
- Search for students dorms
- You can also rent a flat

Step 6: Apply to student residence permit
- You need to apply to residence permit in Turkey
- Prepare documents and submit them at the immigration office
- Work with a professional immigration company
- I recommend working with Turkey Residence Agency (www.residentturkey.com)

Step 7: Begin your course and practice a lot
- Don't miss classes
- Practice a lot

Step 8: Plan your future in Turkey
- You can extend your language course for one more year
- You can apply to university programs
- You can search for jobs and get work permit