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Turkey Short-term residence — Turkish language course

Q: Who qualifies for this route to Turkey?

The official source states: “Attend an authorised Turkish-language course.” (en.goc.gov.tr, read 2026-07-27.)

Q: Do I need health insurance?

The official source states: “Health insurance must cover the requested residence-permit period unless a purpose-specific statutory exemption applies.” (en.goc.gov.tr, read 2026-07-27.)

Q: Do I need to show accommodation in Turkey?

The official source states: “The applicant must provide a Turkish address and accommodation meeting general health and safety standards.” (en.goc.gov.tr, read 2026-07-27.)

12 facts quoted from the official source

Attend an authorised Turkish-language course.

Route type: Study
Can bring: —
Requirements: 4

Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it

Admission or enrolment at an education institutionThe applicant must enrol in a Turkish-language institution authorised by the Ministry of National Education.

What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

AccommodationThe applicant must provide a Turkish address and accommodation meeting general health and safety standards.
Health insuranceHealth insurance must cover the requested residence-permit period unless a purpose-specific statutory exemption applies.
Passport or travel documentA passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months from arrival is required.via mfa.gov.tr

Also stated by the source

Passport Validity Months MinA passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months from arrival is required.via mfa.gov.tr
Work rights during studyA residence permit does not by itself authorise employment; the applicable work permit is required.via csgb.gov.tr

Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.

Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees

2 proven from the official source.

Card Fee TryThe 2026 residence-card document fee is TRY 964; a nationality- and duration-dependent residence fee may also apply.checked 2026-07-27
FeeThe 2026 residence-card document fee is TRY 964; a nationality- and duration-dependent residence fee may also apply.checked 2026-07-27

Validity

3 proven from the official source.

Duration and validityThe permit cannot exceed the course period when the course is shorter than one year.
Renewal and extensionThis purpose may be used for at most two residence permits.
Renewal Permits MaxThis purpose may be used for at most two residence permits.

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Turkey?

The official source states: Attend an authorised Turkish-language course.

02Do I need health insurance?

The official source states: Health insurance must cover the requested residence-permit period unless a purpose-specific statutory exemption applies.

03Do I need to show accommodation in Turkey?

The official source states: The applicant must provide a Turkish address and accommodation meeting general health and safety standards.

Every answer is quoted from the official en.goc.gov.tr page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 12 points against the official source; 12 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source en.goc.gov.trLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Turkey government page.

Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology

· Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.

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