International students who do not already have a valid Turkish residence permit must apply for a residence permit within 10 (ten) days following their registration at Tarsus University. The application should be submitted to the Mersin Provincial Directorate of Migration Management via the official website: www.goc.gov.tr
Students must submit the official Application Confirmation Document (showing that their residence permit application has been submitted) to their faculty/school student affairs office within this 10-day period.
In addition, they are required to submit their approved residence permit card to the same office within 3 (three) months.
Students whose current residence permits are about to expire must apply for extension procedures no later than 60 days (2 months) before the expiration date.
Residence Permit Application Form
(Must be signed by the applicant or their legal guardian)
Photocopy of Passport
(The page showing identity information and photo, as well as all pages with entry/exit stamps and visa information)
Note: The original passport must be presented on the appointment day.
Four (4) Biometric Photos
(Taken within the last 6 months, with a white background, biometric standard)
Proof of Financial Means
(To be declared in the application form; supporting documents may be requested by the Directorate)
Receipt for Residence Permit Card Fee Payment
(For students studying in international institutions or embassies/consulates in Türkiye, a separate receipt for the residence permit fee is also required)
Valid Health Insurance (covering the entire requested residence period)
Any of the following documents are acceptable:
An official document from a provincial social security office showing the applicant benefits from health services under a bilateral agreement
A certified health insurance provision document issued by SGK (Social Security Institution)
An official application document to SGK for general health insurance (GSS)
A valid private health insurance policy (must be presented in original, signed and stamped)
Proof of Address (any one of the following):
If staying in a personal residence: a copy of the property title deed (for renewals, an official residence certificate is sufficient)
If renting: a notarized copy of the rental contract
If staying at a hotel or hostel: proof of stay from the accommodation provider
If staying in a student dormitory: an e-signed or officially stamped/signed dormitory residence confirmation
If staying with another person: a notarized letter of undertaking from the host (and if the host is married, an additional notarized undertaking from their spouse)
The only official platform for immigration procedures in Türkiye is the Republic of Türkiye Directorate General of Migration Management website: www.goc.gov.tr.
Do not rely on any unofficial websites, intermediaries, or individuals. Never make any payment to unofficial sources.
