What kind of country? - Immediately comes to the reader a logical question.
In order not to finish you with expectation, we will immediately designate it - this is northern Cyprus . The state recognized only by Turkey and rejected by the rest of the European community that EU laws , but there is its president , government and laws from a mixture of the British (former colony of the British Empire) and Turkish (the current protectorate of Turkey).
It is these features that not only do not scare, but on the contrary attract not a few people not only from the CIS countries , but also the EU , which are quite satisfied with the above feature of the Northern Cyprus, like the soft climate , the lack of restrictions for the tourist entry in the form of special permits and visas, the affordable cost of investing with a more loyal approach of the state to the requirements of confirming the income of foreigners.
Here you do not need to bother to go through seven circles of the European bureaucracy to obtain a residence permit in the European Union.
However, in Northern Cyprus, for thanks, no one will let anyone live long. Before the tourist visa (up to 90 days), you should think in advance about how to get a visa up to a year or more legally .
There are various grounds and ways to obtain a residence permit in Northern Cyprus, including a working (labor) visa . We will consider the most used by foreigners who plan to accommodate here:
- Residence permit for real estate (purchase of housing)
- Residence permit for high income (rental housing)
- student visa
1. Residence permit for real estate (purchase of housing)
The acquisition of real estate in Northern Cyprus is not only a profitable investment , but also one of the simplest ways to get a residence permit . It is enough to purchase housing without restriction on the value of the object in your name and provide documents on ownership in the immigration service. The process of registering a residence permit on real estate does not take much time, and real estate itself is a guarantee of your legal status . However, in a bank account, at least 12 minimum salaries , which is equivalent to at least $ 14,000 .
2. Residence permit for high income (rental housing)
If you have a high stable income , you can rent housing in Northern Cyprus and get a residence permit by high income . This will need to provide evidence of your income (for example, extracts from the bank or employment documents). This method is suitable for those who do not plan to buy real estate , but want to legally live on the island. In this case, it is necessary to show an income 3 times more than for the first base, that is, about $ 43,000 .
3. Student visa
Student visa is the simplest and most affordable option with limited tools .
To do this, you do not have to enter the university in order to get the next higher education. It is quite enough to take courses of studying English or Turkish at the university.
Who is a student visa?
A student visa is an ideal option for those who do not have ownership in Cyprus or not enough funds to obtain a residence permit on high income .
What to do if a family of three people?
If your family consists of three people , it is not necessary for everyone to arrange a student visa . There are several options:
- You can arrange a student visa on two adults , while the child goes automatically .
- You can arrange a student visa for one family member , and attach the rest as a reunification of the family .
Step -by -step process of obtaining a student visa
- The choice of an educational institution and the language of learning
- You can choose training in Turkish or English .
- Training can take place online or offline .
- Collection of documents
- Passport
- The original diploma of previous education (translation into Turkish or English with notarial assurances)
- Help from Mukhtar about the place of residence
- Two photos 3 × 4 cm
- Payment for training
- The cost of training for 1 year (as of January 1, 2025) is 1200 €.
- Medical report
- Payment for medical tests: 6874,12 Turkish lire
- Analysis in the specified laboratory system
- Payment for immigration tax
- Tax cost: 1053.70 Turkish lire
- Obtaining student permission
- Waiting up to 10 days
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Advantages of a student visa
• Fast design (up to 10 days) • The possibility of legal residence in Northern Cyprus • Access to education and language courses
Answers to frequent questions
- How long does a student visa make?
- Up to 10 days after the submission of all documents.
- Can I choose online training?
- Yes, you can choose both online and offline training in Turkish or English.
- What is the cost of medical tests?
- As of January 1, 2025, the cost is 6874.12 Turkish lire.
- What documents are needed for a student visa?
- Passport, a diploma of previous education (with translation and assurances), a certificate from Mukhtar, 2 photos 3 × 4 cm.
- Where to apply for a visa consultation?
- You can contact by phone: +90 539 107 50 21 (Dmitry).
If you are interested in the design of a student visa or you need a consultation on this issue, contact the phone +90 539 107 50 21 (Dmitry) .