How to Apply for Turkish Student Visa From Ghana

You can renew your Student Visa as many times as you want, as long as you are enrolled in a Turkish University. However, you will need to show evidence of your eligibility and must apply from inside the Turkish territory before your visa expires. If you want to stay back at the end of your study, you will need to apply for another type of visa.

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Required Documents for Turkey Student Visa Application

• Letter of admission or acceptance from a Turkish University or school or language course certified by the Ministry of Education.
• Completed visa application form
• Your International passport (must be at least 6 months valid after the date of application).
• A 50x60mm passport photo on white background attached to the application form but not stapled.
• Flight booking with confirmed dates.
• Evidence of payment for visa application fee.
• Proof of accommodation in Turkey – hotel booking or any other accommodation.
• Six-month bank statements of the applicant or applicant’s sponsor.
• Letter from sponsor bearing his/her financial means and stating that s/he will be responsible for applicant’s expenses (if being sponsored).

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How to Apply for Turkish Student Visa From Ghana

1. Apply for admission into Turkey University. Proceed to the next step when you have been granted admission.
2. Visit the visa application centre in Ghana (Turkish embassy in Ghana) to obtain your visa application form. Fill same and submit at the embassy.
3. Schedule a visa appointment (place your appointment at least eight weeks before your intended travel date).
4. Have your biometric collected and have your visa interview.

All letters should be addressed to the Turkish embassy address as detailed here.

NOTE: All supporting documents must be attached to your visa application form. Incomplete application will not be accepted.

Turkey Student Visa Application Time

Waiting times for appointments and for processing applications will vary depending on your nationality and the time of year.  You should apply at least 3 months before your university degree programme starts. After you’ve applied, you can expect that you’ll wait about 2 to 4 weeks for the decision.