Health Insurance
Incoming students must have their own health insurance valid in Turkey. Students must obtain a health insurance covering the minimums indicated below:
VISA
Before the application and admission, all students are advised to examine the visa procedures specific to their country to enter Türkiye. The necessary information can be found on this link.
It is the individual responsibility of each student to learn about and collect/submit the necessary documents for a visa. ISTE IRO cannot provide counsel on visas since more accurate and complete information is available at Embassies; however, any required document for visa application may be provided, if requested by the Embassy or the student.
For those incoming students who require a visa to enter Turkey should apply to the nearest Turkish Consulate/Embassy with the necessary documents. The Embassies and Consulates list can be viewed from this link.
Necessary Documents for Visa
Each applicant may be required to submit different documents; however, the basic documents are as follow:
- Application Fee: Application fees depend on the country and duration of the visa.
- Letter of Acceptance: All students who are accepted to ISTE as an Exchange/Erasmus+/Mevlana student receive a letter of acceptance. Letter of acceptance is the document proving that the student have been officially accepted by ISTE as an Exchange/Erasmus+/Mevlana student. The document also includes the financial details of the exchange semester. Acceptance letter may be used for visa purposes for those who are required to have a visa to enter Turkey.
- Passport: The passport the student uses during the application must be valid until the end of the exchange semester in Turkey.
- Proof of Finances: In addition to the financial support indicated in the letter of acceptance, the students may be required to submit additional proof of finances.
- Travel Insurance: The students may be required to submit travel insurance.
- Support Documents: IRO provides visa support documents to the Embassy/Consulate the student applies to.
Additional to the documents above, the Embassy/Consulate may require other documents. For further information, it is imperative that you contact the nearest Turkish Embassy/Consulate.
RESIDENCE PERMIT
Regardless of the visa status (student/no visa), all incoming students must apply online for a Residence Permit within one month of arrival to Turkey. During the orientation program, a specific session regarding the residence permit procedures will be held, and ISTE IRO provides assistance through the residence permit procedures to all of the exchange students.
Necessary Documents for Residence Permit
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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
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SHORT TERM RESIDENCE PERMIT (Person who will participate in research, traineeship and courses)
- Application Form (https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr/)
- Fee receipt received from tax Office in Turkey
- 4 Biometric photos (3,5*4,5cm sizes) and one biometric digital photo (width:220, height:290 pixels). The digital photo (JPEG) should be written on CD (writing speed 16x)
- Passport and copy (photo page, stamp pages)
- Approved salary roll or approved bill of account or written contract
- General health insurance document or private health insurance (Outpatient Diagnosis Treatment “2000 TL”, Inpatient Diagnosis Treatment “Unlimited”)
- Certificate of residence
- Letter of acceptance, invitation letter
- Criminal record certificate (received from court house for both the student and the supporter)
- İf the person is under the age of 18, he/she should bring a letter of parental consent or he/she should bring a written contract, received from a Turkish citizen.
- Copy of old residence permit (if avaiable)
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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
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RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR STUDIES
- Application Form (https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr/)
- Fee receipt received from tax office in Turkey
- 4 Biometric photos (3,5*4,5cm sizes) and one biometric digital photo (width:220, height:290 pixels). The digital photo (JPEG) should be written on CD (writing speed 16x)
- Passport and copy (photo page, stamp pages)
- Approved scholarship document (prepared by ISTE IRO)
- General health insurance document or private health insurance (Outpatient Diagnosis Treatment “2000 TL”, Inpatient Diagnosis Treatment “Unlimited”)
- Updated student certificate (obtained from student affairs office)
- Letter of acceptance
- Criminal record certificate (obtained from court house)
- Address declaration (obtained from dormitory)
- Copy of old residence permit (if available)
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Give all these documents to your IRO advisor at Iskenderun Technical University (ISTE), and not separately.
ACCOMODATION
ISTE doesn’t have its own dormitory, however, there are student dormitories affilitated to Higher Education Student Loans and Dormitories Institution near the central campus. Besides, there are apart hotels, as well as private dormitories and apartments for rent, so the Iskenderun has a wide range of facilities for accommodation for visiting students.
Private dormitories are available. Please find the following chart. Renting a flat or apart costs about 160-210 Euro depending on the location, number of rooms, and facilities.
Please visit the following website to find the contact details (in “Accomodation Info” file) for the accomodation options in İskenderun.
https://iste.edu.tr/en/erasmus-ka171/ogrenci-belgeleri
