Visa & Residence Permit
Incoming Erasmus+ students are responsible for checking the entry, visa and residence requirements applicable to their nationality and planned mobility period in Türkiye.
Visa requirements may differ according to nationality and duration of stay. Students who are required to obtain a residence permit will receive procedural guidance from the Erasmus+ Institutional Coordination Office after arrival.
Requirements depend on nationality and length of stay.
Issued following successful completion of the Incoming application procedure.
Required where the planned stay exceeds the applicable visa-free period or visa validity.
Visa
Incoming Erasmus+ students should determine whether a visa is required before travelling to Türkiye.
Students Who May Not Require a Visa
Citizens of countries with a visa exemption agreement with Türkiye may not need a visa for certain short-term stays.
Visa exemptions vary according to nationality and permitted duration of stay. Students should verify the conditions applicable to their own nationality before travelling.
Students Who Require a Visa
Students who are required to obtain a visa must apply for the appropriate student visa at the nearest Turkish Embassy or Consulate in their home country before travelling.
A Letter of Acceptance issued by Sivas Cumhuriyet University may be used as a supporting document during the visa application process.
Always verify the rules applicable to your nationality
Visa exemption, visa validity and permitted duration of stay are not the same for every nationality. Students should not make travel arrangements solely on the basis of another participant’s visa experience.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye
Check current visa requirements, visa exemptions and e-Visa information directly from the official source.
Residence Permit
Erasmus+ students whose planned stay exceeds their applicable visa-free period or visa validity are required to complete the residence permit procedure in Türkiye.
Start the application process as early as possible
The residence permit application must be completed within three months of arrival. Students are strongly advised to begin the procedure as soon as possible in order to avoid administrative difficulties.
How the Residence Permit Procedure Works
Online Application
Complete the residence permit application through the official e-Residence system of the Directorate General of Migration Management.
Prepare Documents
Print the application form and prepare the required supporting documents.
Submit to SCU
Submit the residence permit application documents to the Erasmus+ Institutional Coordination Office.
Document Check
The Office checks the application file and forwards the required documentation to the relevant authorities.
Fingerprint Procedure
Students are subsequently informed about the required fingerprint procedure at the Migration Management Office.
Required Residence Permit Documents
Students should prepare the following documents for the residence permit procedure.
Completed online and printed after submitting the e-Residence application.
Original passport and copies of the identification page and applicable entry stamp / visa pages.
Two recent biometric photographs in accordance with ICAO standards and with a white background.
Student certificate issued by Sivas Cumhuriyet University confirming active student status.
Health insurance valid in Türkiye for the required period and suitable for the residence permit application.
Bank statement, sponsor documentation or another form of financial evidence where requested.
Receipt showing payment of the applicable residence permit card fee.
Rental contract, dormitory confirmation or another official document demonstrating the student’s address.
Insurance must be suitable for the residence permit procedure
Students should ensure that their health insurance satisfies the requirements applicable to the residence permit procedure in Türkiye and covers the required period.
View Insurance InformationResidence Permit Systems
Use only the official online services of the Directorate General of Migration Management for residence permit applications and application-status enquiries.
Erasmus+ Institutional Coordination Office
The Office provides guidance throughout the residence permit procedure, checks the documents submitted by incoming students and acts as an institutional contact point during the process.
Students should follow the instructions communicated by the Office and submit documents within the requested periods.
Official immigration requirements may be updated
Visa and residence permit requirements are determined by the competent public authorities. Incoming students should always check the current official requirements and follow instructions communicated during their mobility period.
