Student Residence Permit in Türkiye 2026: Complete Guide for International Students

You’ve been accepted. Your student visa is stamped. You’ve landed in Türkiye. Now the clock is already ticking — and most international students don’t know it. The student residence permit (Öğrenci İkamet İzni) is not optional, not something you do when you get around to it, and not as complicated as it sounds — but it punishes those who treat it casually. This guide tells you everything you need to know.