Exchange students are advised to acquaint themselves with the necessary formalities in connection with their entry to and residence in Turkey. Students can find travel information on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Consular Procedures of Republic of Turkey. If you need further information, please contact the foreign representation (embassy/consulate) of Turkey in your home country. See here for the contact data of the relevant foreign representation.
Some exchange students who are citizens of EU/EEA countries might require a visa for Turkey. Please check the webpage for visa information for foreigners of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for further information.
Please note that special conditions of visa/residence may apply to non-EU/EEA country citizens, even if they have a residence permit from a European country.
Turkish citizens living abroad and holders of Mavi Kart only require a valid passport or ID card to enter Turkey. They do not apply either for a visa or residence permit.
Please note that incoming students are responsible for applying for a visa themselves. Erasmus Office is not involved in the application process. As processing a visa application may take a long time, you are advised to file your application as soon as possible.
If you need a Letter of Acceptance to apply for it, please see the attached document.