Health Insurance

İzmir Institute of Technology (İYTE), do not cover any insurance expenses for incoming Erasmus students.

A health insurance valid in Turkey will be necessary for both your application to study at IYTE and for your residence permit in Izmir.

But it must be noted that not all of the health insurances that are valid in Turkey are usable for residence permit application. Be sure that your health insurance can be used for residence permit application before you arrive Turkey.

The best alternate option is to get General Social Security Insurance (SGK) before the residence permit application. The fee is approximately 50 TL/month. It is not a very good option for getting health services but it will work for getting a residence permit.

Residence Permit

You must apply for a residence permit within one month after your arrival. First step must be done electronically.

https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr/

*Students will apply to the İzmir İl Göç İdaresi Müdürlüğü in Konak (Konak Mahallesi, 855. Sk. No:40, 35250 Konak/İzmir) with all of the documents listed below on the date and hour of their appointment given by the online application form.

Documents Required for the Residence Permit Application in Turkey

1. Residence Permit Application Form signed by the foreigner and/or his/her legal representative. (https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr/Ikamet/Basvuru/IlkBasvuru)
2. Passport and original and photocopy of passport substitute document (pages containing identity information and the page containing photo and processed pages) 5 / 15
3. Four (4) pcs photos (must have been taken within the last 6 months, against a white background and biometric. Do not upload family, selfie, unrecognizable, non up-to-date or black and white photos into the system, otherwise residence permit document shall not be issued!)
4. Declaration which states that financial capacity is to be provided sufficiently and regularly throughout the stay (Is declared in the Application Form. Directorate may request supporting documents.)
5. Valid health insurance (Insurance period must cover the intended residence permit duration. One of the following document is considered as sufficient):

° E-signed/signed and stamped/sealed document to be obtained from provincial social security units which states that the foreigner is benefiting from the health services in Turkey within the scope of bilateral social security agreements

° E-signed/signed and stamped/sealed provision document received from Social Security Institution (Provision documents to be received from Social Security Institution must be in such a manner that they must be both supportive and cover family members.)

° E-signed or signed, stamped document of the application made to the Social Security Institution to become a general health insurance holder

° Private health insurance (The policy must have the expression of “This policy covers the minimum coverage stipulated in the circular no 9, dated 06/06/2014, on private health insurance required to be taken out for residence permit applications.”. Please present signed and stamped/sealed original of your insurance policy during application! For extension applications, attach only approved (sealed, signed) copy of your policy into your application file.)

6. Student certificate which shows that you are entitled actively to benefit from the rights of being a student (e-signed/signed and stamped/sealed document)

If you change your address after your residence permit application, we strongly recommend you to inform Registration Office about your new address within 48 hours.