VISA INSTRUCTIONS FALL/SPRING/YEAR

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1 1 VISA INSTRUCTIONS FALL/SPRING/YEAR If you are planning to study in Turkey for more than three months, you must obtain a Turkish Education Visa before departure for your program. This is a hard copy application that must be submitted to the Turkish Consulate General in Los Angeles (see address, page 3) along with the required documentation. The instructions below were the most current at the time of this posting. Check the Turkish Consulate s website for any newly-implemented changes and, if necessary, contact the Consulate to verify all application instructions. Make a copy of all completed forms and required materials to keep for your own records before mailing the originals to the Turkish Consulate. For your reference, a sample of the visa application form appears on pages 5-6 of this document. Please read the following instructions carefully: Non-U.S. citizens should contact the Turkish Consulate immediately for any special instructions in addition to those below. The process and requirements may be different and may be more time-consuming. Students with Turkish citizenship may be required to obtain the visa with their Turkish passport, even if they are dual citizens and hold two passports. If you have a Turkish passport, make sure it is valid for at least one year, or for three months beyond the end of your program, whichever is longer. VISA APPLICATION: Access the visa application form through the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Scroll down to visa form, open the link to the visa application form, and then do the following: -Complete the application form on the computer and print it out for mailing. - Complete the form fully and accurately; most fields are obvious. - In #9, print the name of the country that is issuing your current valid passport.

2 2 - In #13, US citizens check Ordinary Passport. Non-US citizens check whatever is applicable. - In #18, print STUDENT. - In #19, print Not Applicable. You are entering Turkey as a student, not as an employee of a business. - In #21, check LONG STAY. - In #22, check SINGLE ENTRY. - In #26, you are not "in transit. - In #27, check OTHER and write STUDENT at University of [name of Turkish host university]. - In #32, check MYSELF. - In #33, print the name, address, telephone, and of the International Office of your HOST UNIVERSITY contact, below. For Bogaziçi University: Jana Stolarikova Exchange Advisor Office of International Relations Bogazici University South Campus OFB Building 1st Floor Bebek / Istanbul Turkey Phone: ( ) jana.stolarikova@boun.edu.tr For Bilkent University: Aysegul Basol Exchange Program Coordinator Registrar s Building Bilkent University Ankara, Turkey Phone: ( ) abasol@bilkent.edu.tr For Koç University: Yasemin Özkur Incoming Students Specialist Office of International Programs Koc University Students Center Bldg Rumeli Feneri Yolu, Sariyer Istanbul, Turkey Phone: ( ) YOZKUR@ku.edu.tr - In #34, check all that apply, including Travel and/or Health Insurance. Your UCEAP travel and health insurance is valid until the end of your program. VISA APPLICATION SUBMISSION: Submit the visa application form PLUS THE FOLLOWING SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS: (1) Your valid passport. It must be valid at least 3 months longer than your planned studies in Turkey. Non-US citizens may need to submit additional travel documents, re-entry permit, etc. (2) Visa application fee. Pay using a money order as personal checks will NOT be accepted. Call the consulate to confirm the cost, as it changes frequently by location and by nationality. (3) One passport-style photo attached in the appropriate space on the application form. (4) Photocopy of your financial support (any combination of financial aid award letter, scholarship award, bank account statement, savings account statement, etc.). (5) Photocopy of your flight reservation/itinerary.

3 3 (6) Admission letter from your Turkish host university. Because Turkish universities often send hard copy admission letters later than is ideal for the visa application, you may submit a printed color copy of an electronic admission letter if your Turkish University has ed you one. (7) Participation letter from UCEAP (shows your student status and proof of insurance). The UCEAP Systemwide Office will you this letter; print out a copy and include it with your visa application. (8) Self-addressed, pre-paid return envelope (addressed to your own address from the Turkish Consulate). Be sure to use a delivery service that offers a tracking feature. The Consulate will use this envelope to return your stamped passport to you (stamped with your visa) so be sure there is correct prepaid return postage. Mail all of the above to: Hakan Yadeli Visa Services TURKISH CONSULATE GENERAL 6300 Wilshire Blvd. Suite #2010 Los Angeles, CA Tel.: Ext. 14 Fax: Further questions or more details about applying? Please contact Mr. Yadeli, above. ADDITIONAL PROCESS: THE LOCAL RESIDENCE PERMIT (Application after arrival) All students must also obtain a residence permit from the local police in Turkey within a month of their arrival. It is recommended that you gather/prepare as many of the required materials before your departure as possible, as it will be harder to do so after your arrival. The international office at your host university will also give you detailed instructions about this process, especially during the on-site orientation. Within 30 days of entering Turkey, you must visit the local Security Directorate to apply for and receive your residence permit. Prepare the following items for your application: 1) Residency Declaration Form (application): excel.xls 2) 4 passport-style photographs 3) Passport 4) Passport copy: a. picture page b. personal information page c. page showing stamp for entry into Turkey 5) New student certificate (dated) 6) Application fee: $25 for the first month, and $5 per month afterward (ex. a student in Turkey for 3 months would pay $35 USD)

4 4 7) Residency Declaration Form (i.e. application): excel.xls 8) 4 passport-style photographs 9) Passport 10) Passport copy: a. picture page b. personal information page c. page showing stamp for entry into Turkey 11) New student certificate (dated) 12) Application fee: $25 for the first month, and $5 per month afterward (ex. a student in Turkey for 3 months would pay $35 USD) 13) Proof of Insurance Coverage: Students must show proof of insurance to obtain a residence permit. TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF TURKEY AFTER ARRIVAL NOTE: You will not be able to travel outside of Turkey until after you obtain a residence permit.

5 5 SAMPLE VISA APPLICATION FORM ATTACH PHOTO 1. Family name (as in passport) 2. Maiden name 3. First name(s) (as in passport) 4. Date of birth (year-month-day) 5. ID-number (optional) 6. Sex Male Female 7. Place of birth 8. Marital status: City :... Single Married Separated Country Divorced Widowed Other 9. Current citizenship 10. Citizenship at birth FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Date of application: 11. Father s full name 12. Mother s full name 13. Type of passport Ordinary Passport Diplomatic Passport Service Passport Travel Document (1951 Convention) Alien s passport Seaman s Passport Other (please specify). 14. Passport number 15. Issue and expiry date 16. Place of issue Supporting documents: Valid passport Financial means Invitation Means of transport Other: 17. If you are resident in a country other than your country of origin, have you permission to return to that country? No Yes, (number and validity) Present occupation and profession 19. Present work address Telephone/ Fax Number address Visa: Refused Granted 20. Applicant s home address Telephone number address 21. Type of Visa: Transit Short stay Long stay 22. Number of entries requested Single Entry Multiple entry 23. Duration of stay- Visa is requested for:... days 24. Have you ever been refused a visa for Turkey? No Yes - When.. Where 25. Have you ever been deported from or required to leave Turkey? No Type of Visa: Single Entry

6 6 Yes - When.. Where 26. In the case of transit, have you an entry permit for the final country of destination? No Yes, valid until:.. Issuing authority: Purpose of trip Official Tourism Business Cultural/Sports Private visit (family or friends) Medical reasons Other (please specify) Date of arrival 29. Date of departure Multiple Entry Transit Double Transit Tourist Business Work Education Other Port of first entry or transit route 31. Means of transport 32. Who is paying for your trip and costs of living during your stay in Turkey? Myself Host person(s) Host company (State who and how and please submit corresponding documentation)... Valid from:... To: Name of host or company in Turkey and contact person in host company. If not applicable, give name of hotel or temporary address in Turkey. Address Telephone/ Fax Number address 34. Means of support during your stay Cash Traveller s Cheque Credit cards Accomodation Other:... Travel and/or health insurance. (optional) Valid until: Spouse s Family name Nationality Maiden name Date of birth First name Place of birth 36. Children (Application must be submitted seperately for each passport) Family Name: First name: Date of birth: 37. I certify that I have read and understood all the questions set forth in this application form and the answers I have furnished on this form are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that possession of a visa does not automatically entitle me to enter the Republic of Turkey upon arrival at a port of entry. If I fail to comply with the relevant provisions of the Turkish Passport Law No: 5682 and Law on the Residence and Travel of Aliens in Turkey No: 5683, my entry will be refused and in case of refusal, I will not claim any compensation. 38. Place and date 39. Signature (for minors, a legal guardian must sign)