Student IstanbulKart Visa Activation - Visa Process

Student Istanbulkart visa process is a necessary process for you to continue to benefit from the student discount on your Istanbulkart. If the visa process is not completed, your Istanbulkart will not provide a student discount and you will have to pay the full fee.

How is Istanbulkart Visa Processed?

You can complete the Student Istanbulkart visa process by one of the following methods.

Visa through Biletmatik: You can complete the visa process by scanning your card at Biletmatik devices located at any metro, metrobus, tram or ferry station in Istanbul. For the visa process, you must have at least 20 TL balance on your card.
Visaring from Istanbulkart mobile application: After downloading the Istanbulkart mobile application to your mobile phone, you can complete the visa process by defining your card in the application. For the visa process, you must have at least 20 TL balance on your card.
Visaring from the istanbulkart.istanbul website: After logging in to the istanbulkart.istanbul website, you can complete the visa process by entering your card information. For the visa process, you must have at least 20 TL balance on your card.

How to apply for a visa through Biletmatik?

1. Insert your card into the Biletmatik device at any metro, metrobus, tram or ferry station in Istanbul.
2. The text " Visaization " will appear on the screen of your card.
3. Tap " Visaization ".
4. The text " Visa fee is 20 TL " will appear on the screen of your card.
5. Tap the " Confirm " button.
6. The text " Your visa process is successful " will appear on the screen of your card.

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How to apply for a visa from Istanbulkart mobile application?

1. Download the Istanbulkart mobile application to your mobile phone.
2. Open the app and tap " Add Card ".
3. Enter the 16-digit number on your card.
4. Tap " Add Card ".
5. The text " Visaization " will appear on the screen of your card.
6. Tap " Visaization ".
7. The text " Visa fee is 20 TL " will appear on the screen of your card.
8. Tap the " Confirm " button.
9. The text " Your visa process is successful " will appear on the screen of your card.

How to apply for visa on istanbulkart.istanbul website?

1. Log in to istanbulkart.istanbul website.
2. Tap " My Account ".
3. Tap " My Cards ".
4. Tap on the card you want to visa.
5. Tap " Visaization ".
6. The text " Visa fee is 20 TL " will appear on the screen of your card.
7. Tap the " Confirm " button.
8. The text " Your visa process is successful " will appear on the screen of your card.

How much does the visa process cost?

The student Istanbulkart visa fee for 2023 is 20 TL. For the visa process, you must have at least 20 TL balance on your card.

How long does the visa process take?

The duration of the Student Istanbulkart visa process is 1 year. After the visa process expires, you must renew the visa process in order to continue to benefit from the student discount on your card.

Where can I complete the visa process?

You can complete the student Istanbulkart visa process by one of the following methods:

Visa through Biletmatik: You can complete the visa process by scanning your card at Biletmatik devices located at any metro, metrobus, tram or ferry station in Istanbul.
Visaring from Istanbulkart mobile application: After downloading the Istanbulkart mobile application to your mobile phone, you can complete the visa process by defining your card in the application.
Visaring from the istanbulkart.istanbul website: After logging in to the istanbulkart.istanbul website, you can complete the visa process by entering your card information.