Entry visa when you land
Show the university's acceptance letter to the migration officer at the port of entry to get a student entry visa, valid for 90 days, Cyprus International University says.
Student visa · Entry and residence permit
Students from Bangladesh do not need a study visa before travelling to North Cyprus, Cyprus West University says. You fly through Türkiye, show your acceptance letter at the port of entry for a student entry visa, register at your university and then apply online for a student residence permit, with a health check done in North Cyprus. Since August 2023 Türkiye has asked citizens of listed countries for a double transit visa, so check your passport before you book.
Written and reviewed by Anisuzzaman Kiron, Founder & CEO · Updated
| What you need | A student entry visa at the port of entry, then a student residence permit |
|---|---|
| Advance visa | Not needed for students from Bangladesh, Cyprus West University says |
| Key document | The university's original acceptance letter |
| Transit | Through Türkiye; check whether your passport needs a Turkish double transit visa |
| Residence permit | Online after you register at the university; valid for 6 months to 1 year |
| Permit cost | About USD 250 with health insurance, Final International University's brochure says |
| Work | Do not plan on it: foreigners need a ministry permit |
From the TRNC Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Turkish Embassy in Dhaka and the universities' immigration pages · Last verified
The basics
It has two parts: a student entry visa you get when you land, and a student residence permit you apply for online after you register at your university. Because flights go through Türkiye, the Turkish transit rule is the part to check first.
Show the university's acceptance letter to the migration officer at the port of entry to get a student entry visa, valid for 90 days, Cyprus International University says.
Since 15 August 2023 Türkiye has asked citizens of listed countries travelling to North Cyprus for a double transit visa. A 2023 notice shared by EMU says this applies even if you stay in the transit area.
Register at the university, then apply on the permit system: health check, tax payment and immigration approval. METU NCC says you must get the permit within one month.
Check your passport against Türkiye's list. The TRNC Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes the double transit visa list as an image, so your counsellor checks it for you before you book flights.
Sources: Cyprus International University: immigration procedure · TRNC MFA: travel via Türkiye · EMU: transit visa notice, 2023 · EMU: student residence permit · METU NCC: visa and residence permit. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Step by step
Six steps, from the acceptance letter to your residence permit. The steps that most often go wrong are the Turkish transit visa and a late permit application.
Apply to the university and keep the original acceptance letter; you show it when you arrive.
Months beforeIf your passport is on Türkiye's list, apply for a double transit visa with the online form, your ticket, a passport valid 6 months, two photos and travel insurance.
Before you book flightsCarry your passport, the original acceptance letter and your certificates in your hand luggage.
Before orientationShow the acceptance letter to the migration officer at the port of entry; the entry visa is valid for 90 days.
On arrivalComplete university registration; EMU asks students to do this within two months of entry.
First weeksCreate an account on the permit system, do the health check in North Cyprus, pay the fees online and wait for immigration approval.
Within a month of arrivalSources: Turkish Embassy Dhaka: transit visa · Cyprus International University: immigration procedure · EMU: student residence permit · METU NCC: visa and residence permit. Timing labels: Sunrise advice. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Documents
The left-hand list is what the authorities and universities ask for. The right-hand list is what Sunrise prepares with North Cyprus students in Bangladesh.
Keep the original acceptance letter with you. METU NCC and Cyprus International University both ask students to show it when they arrive.
Sources: Turkish Embassy Dhaka: transit visa · Cyprus International University: immigration procedure · EMU: undergraduate admission · Near East University: student permit procedure · METU NCC: visa and residence permit. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Money and fees
The main official costs are the student residence permit, about USD 250 with health insurance according to Final International University, and, if your passport needs one, a Turkish double transit visa.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Student permit | About USD 250About BDT 31,300; with annual health insurance | Final International University's 2025 brochure; paid online during the permit process. |
| Health report or lab tests | Paid online | Part of the permit process; the universities' pages do not publish the amount. |
| Turkish double transit visa | Confirmed in counselling | Turkish embassy or visa centre, if your passport is on the list. |
| TRNC e-Visa, if you use it | Shown after approval | The e-Visa portal asks you to pay once your application is approved. |
| Tuition | Paid to the university | Your acceptance letter shows the amount and the scholarship rate. |
| Air ticket, Dhaka to Ercan via Türkiye | Confirmed in counselling | Airline; depends on the date and route. |
Tuition is separate. Yearly tuition at the universities we compare runs from EUR 3,190 to USD 9,450; compare them on our North Cyprus universities page and see the full budget in the North Cyprus costs section.
BDT amounts are approximate, at about BDT 125 per US dollar and BDT 139 per euro (Wise mid-market rates, 11 Nov 2026), and change with the exchange rate. Sources: Final International University: 2025 brochure · Cyprus International University: immigration procedure · TRNC e-Visa · Turkish Embassy Dhaka: transit visa. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Success and refusals
We did not find an official grant rate for Bangladeshi students on the government and university pages we checked, so any percentage you see online is an estimate. What the pages do make clear: a genuine acceptance letter, the right transit papers and a residence permit on time.
The original letter from a university in North Cyprus, matching your passport details and programme.
A Turkish double transit visa if your passport is on the list; the 2023 notice says airports ask for it even in the transit area.
METU NCC warns that students who do not get a residence permit may be deported.
Final International University says it refunds fees, minus a USD 300 administrative deduction, if your visa is refused. Check each university's refund rule before you pay.
Sources: METU NCC: visa and residence permit · TRNC MFA: travel via Türkiye · Final International University: FAQ. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Timeline
The entry visa is given when you land. The time to plan for is the Turkish transit visa, if you need one, and your first month for the residence permit.
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| Months before | Apply and get your acceptance letter; EMU classes start on 21 September 2026 and 4 February 2027. |
| One to two months before you travel | Check the Turkish transit rule and apply for a double transit visa if you need one; it is valid for up to three months. |
| On arrival | Get the student entry visa at the port of entry, valid for 90 days. |
| Orientation | EMU's orientation for new students starts on 26 August 2026 for fall and 18 January 2027 for spring. |
| Within one month | Get the student residence permit; METU NCC sets one month, and EMU asks you to register within two months of entry. |
| Every 6 to 12 months | Renew the permit before it ends. |
Sources: EMU: academic calendar 2026–27 · Turkish Embassy Dhaka: transit visa · Cyprus International University: immigration procedure · METU NCC: visa and residence permit · EMU: student residence permit. Month-by-month plan: Sunrise advice. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
After you arrive
Register at the university, do the health check and get your residence permit in your first month. Do not plan to work while you study.
EMU says health reports for the residence permit are issued only in North Cyprus, and the blood sample must be given within a week.
The permit runs for 6 months to 1 year. Renew it before it ends; METU NCC warns that students without one may be deported.
Foreigners need the ministry's permission to be employed, and Final International University says part-time jobs are scarce.
Not sure your file is ready? A Sunrise counsellor checks your passport, acceptance letter and transit papers before you book. Book a free consultation or message WhatsApp 01611878274.
Sources: EMU: student residence permit · METU NCC: visa and residence permit · TRNC Ministry of Foreign Affairs: life in the TRNC for foreigners · Final International University: FAQ. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
FAQ
Ask a North Cyprus counsellor directly if your question is not here.
WhatsApp 01611878274Not in advance. Cyprus West University says only students from Syria, Nigeria, Armenia and Pakistan must get a study visa before travelling; others get an entry visa at the port of entry with their acceptance letter.
A valid passport and the university's original acceptance letter, plus a Turkish double transit visa if your passport needs one. Bring your certificates and transcripts for registration.
Possibly. Since 15 August 2023 Türkiye has asked citizens of listed countries travelling to North Cyprus for a double transit visa, even in the airport. The list is published as an image, so check it with your counsellor.
The permit that lets you live and study in North Cyprus. You apply online after you register at the university, with a health check, a tax payment and immigration approval; it lasts 6 months to 1 year.
Final International University's 2025 brochure puts it at about USD 250, including annual health insurance. You pay the fees online during the permit process.
Soon after you arrive. METU NCC says within one month, and EMU asks students to complete university registration within two months of entry.
Yes. You do the health check in North Cyprus; EMU says the blood sample must be given within a week and health reports are issued only there.
Do not plan on it. Foreigners need the ministry's permission to be employed, and Final International University says part-time jobs are scarce.
The TRNC e-Visa portal has a student visa type for people who will study at a higher education institution; its timeline depends on document checks, and you pay after approval.
METU NCC warns that students who do not get a student residence permit may be deported, so start the process as soon as you register.
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