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Get the active student-status document.
Appointments are made through the official portal.
Dorm, rental or host evidence must fit your case.
Use the official fee page at payment.
Key facts
- The official student list includes the form, passport/visa copy, photos, fee receipt, address, insurance and student status.
- The current list states two recent ICAO-compliant biometric photographs.
- Additional documents can be requested by the provincial authority.
- A third party charging for an e-İkamet appointment should not be trusted.
Direct answerWhen should an international student apply for İkamet?
Start the residence-permit process promptly after university enrolment, using the university international office and official e-İkamet instructions. Complete it within the conditions of your lawful stay. Do not rely on a universal 30-day claim: timing can depend on visa or visa-exemption status, enrolment and current local procedures.
The safest sequence is enrol first, obtain student status, open the official checklist, then complete every address and insurance item.
Lesson 1The seven-document core
The official student list groups the file around identity, current photos, fee receipt, address, insurance and active student status.
Signed official form.
Copies plus original when required.
Recent ICAO biometric.
Official payment proof.
Dorm/rent/approved host evidence.
Accepted coverage.
Current university document.
Lesson 2Address evidence by housing type
The document changes with where you live. A dorm letter is not the same as a rental contract or host undertaking.
| Housing | Typical evidence | Check |
|---|---|---|
| University dorm | Signed/stamped dorm document | Current dates |
| Rental | Notarised rental agreement | Lessor details |
| Hotel/other | Stay and payment proof | Requested period |
| Host | Notarised undertaking | Host/spouse conditions |
Lesson 3Insurance is not one-size-fits-all
The official list recognises different forms of coverage, including qualifying SGK/general health routes and private insurance. Match the document to your actual coverage.
Clear file
- Policy/coverage named
- Dates cover intended period
- Official document
- Details match passport
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- Unclear provider
- Wrong dates
- Screenshot only
- Name mismatch
Prepare your after-arrival file before flying
Know which address, insurance and student-status documents you will need.
Lesson 4Application flow
Use the official portal. Keep the application form, appointment/file-submission instructions and every receipt.
Lesson 5Fees and official channels
Residence document and permit fees are updated by authorities. Use the current official page and official payment route; do not rely on a stale USD conversion.
Check current TRY amount.
Nationality/rules may affect it.
Provider price varies.
Only where required.
Lesson 6Common residence mistakes
Late action, wrong address evidence, old photos, incomplete insurance and unofficial appointments create avoidable problems.
Official sources
- e-İkamet official portal — checked 24 August 2026
- Official student residence-permit documents — checked 24 August 2026
- Residence-permit fee page — checked 24 August 2026
- Law on Foreigners and International Protection — checked 24 August 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is there always a 30-day deadline after arrival?
Do not assume one universal 30-day rule. Start promptly after enrolment and complete the process within your lawful-stay conditions using current official instructions.
How many photos are currently listed?
The official student residence document page checked on 24 August 2026 lists two recent ICAO-compliant biometric photographs.
Can I use a normal rental agreement?
The official list describes a notarised rental agreement for a rental-house case. Check the current local requirement and lessor details.
Can someone sell me an earlier e-İkamet appointment?
Do not trust third parties demanding money for an appointment. Use the official e-İkamet portal and university guidance.
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