Turkish Language Course Visa
Coming to Turkey to learn Turkish? We support your Turkish language course visa so you can study the language before or alongside your degree.
Many international students come to Turkey to learn Turkish, either to meet the language requirement for a Turkish-taught program or simply to study the language at a certified course such as a university TOMER. To do this you need a language course visa, which is issued for study at an approved Turkish language school.
Turquoise Education helps you enrol in a recognised Turkish language course and prepares your visa file, so your application is complete and your start is smooth. If you plan to continue into a degree afterwards, we plan both steps with you.
What is included
Course placement
We help you enrol in a recognised Turkish language course, for example a university TOMER centre.
Visa document checklist
A tailored list of what your consulate needs for a language course visa.
Application and appointment support
Help completing the visa form and booking your consulate appointment.
Residence permit guidance
After arrival, we guide the residence permit that covers your course period.
How it works
- 1
Choose a course
We help you pick and enrol in an approved Turkish language course.
- 2
Get your enrolment letter
The course issues an enrolment document that your visa application needs.
- 3
Apply for the visa
Submit your language course visa application at the Turkish consulate.
- 4
Arrive and get your permit
Enter Turkey and apply for the residence permit that covers your course.
Documents you will need
- Passport
- Enrolment letter from the language course
- Completed visa application form
- Passport-size photos
- Proof of funds and accommodation, as requested
Turkish Language Course Visa: frequently asked questions
Why would I need a language course visa?
If you plan to study Turkish at a certified course, for example to meet a program's Turkish requirement, you enter Turkey on a language course visa rather than a degree student visa.
Can a language course lead to a degree?
Yes. Many students complete a Turkish preparation year and then start a Turkish-taught degree. We can plan both steps with you.
Which language schools qualify?
Recognised courses such as university TOMER centres. We help you enrol in an approved one.
Do I get a residence permit for the course?
Yes. After arrival you apply for the residence permit that covers your course period, which we guide.