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Digital Nomad Visa (Dijital Göçebe Vizesi)
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Digital Nomad Visa (Dijital Göçebe Vizesi)

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At a Glance

Processing Time

1 day – 1 month

Estimated Cost

Not confirmed

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Stay Duration

Varies (Renewable annually)

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote work OK

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Overview

One-year remote-work visa for nationals of 37 qualifying countries earning at least USD 3,000/month from non-Turkish employers, aged 21-55 with a degree.

Launched in 2024, Turkiye's Digital Nomad Visa is a dedicated entry permit for remote professionals working for non-Turkish employers or freelance clients. It is open only to nationals of 37 designated countries (EU/EEA, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Russia, Ukraine) who are aged 21-55, hold a university degree, and earn at least USD 3,000 per month.

Applicants obtain a Digital Nomad Identification Certificate via digitalnomads.goturkiye.com, then file at visa.gov.tr and attend a consular interview; processing takes up to 30 days post-interview. Stays beyond 90 days require a short-term residence permit. Working for Turkish-resident companies is barred, and EUR 30,000+ health insurance is mandatory. Fees vary by nationality.

This visa is ideal for mid-career remote workers and freelancers from qualifying countries who hold a degree, earn USD 3,000+/month from foreign clients, and want a residency-qualifying base in Turkiye.

Eligible Nationalities (37)

AustriaAustriaAustraliaAustraliaBelgiumBelgiumBulgariaBulgariaBelarusBelarusCanadaCanadaSwitzerlandSwitzerlandCzechiaCzechiaGermanyGermanyDenmarkDenmarkEstoniaEstoniaSpainSpainFinlandFinlandFranceFranceUnited KingdomUnited KingdomGreeceGreeceCroatiaCroatiaHungaryHungaryIrelandIrelandIcelandIcelandItalyItalyLiechtensteinLiechtensteinLithuaniaLithuaniaLuxembourgLuxembourg

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Aged 21-55 at time of application

University-level diploma (Bachelor's or higher)

Minimum monthly income of USD 3,000 (USD 36,000 per year) from a non-Turkish employer or clients

Travel/health insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 coverage (or USD equivalent)

Passport valid at least 60 days beyond intended stay (6 months recommended)

Citizenship of one of the 37 qualifying countries

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

Min. Income

36,000 USD/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport (60+ days beyond intended stay; blank visa page)

Passport-size biometric photo (2x2 inch)

Visa application form (printed)

University diploma and copy

Digital Nomad Identification Certificate (pre-application form with QR code)

Employment contract OR official letter detailing freelance project (with non-Turkish company)

Recent bank statement showing monthly income of USD 3,000+

Certificate of good conduct (police clearance)

Proof of lodging in Turkey (notarised invitation if hosted)

Flight reservation (no purchase required)

Travel health/accident insurance covering minimum EUR 30,000

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Dedicated legal pathway for remote workers - no Turkish employer or sponsor required
  • Income threshold (USD 3,000/month) is moderate by global digital nomad visa standards
  • Qualifying for short-term residence permit beyond 90 days, giving formal residency status
  • Streamlined two-step online process via digitalnomads.goturkiye.com and visa.gov.tr
  • Open to 37 nationalities including EU/EEA, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and Russia
  • Self-application - no employer petition or local lawyer needed

Worth Knowing

  • Restricted to citizens of 37 designated countries - most of Asia, Africa, Latin America excluded
  • Age limit of 21-55 excludes younger early-career and older semi-retired applicants
  • University degree mandatory - no equivalent-experience pathway
  • Cannot work for or invoice Turkish-resident companies under this visa
  • Application fee varies by nationality and must be confirmed with the consulate
  • Applicant must hold citizenship of one of the 37 qualifying countries
  • Monthly income below USD 3,000 (USD 36,000/year) from non-Turkish sources disqualifies
  • No university-level degree disqualifies the applicant

Application Process

1

Confirm qualification (one of 37 nationalities, aged 21-55, USD 3,000+/month, bachelor's degree)

2

Pre-apply on digitalnomads.goturkiye.com and upload supporting documents

3

Receive Digital Nomad Identification Certificate (pre-application form with QR code)

4

Start online visa application at www.visa.gov.tr and upload documents

5

Print application form and schedule consular interview within 30 days

6

Attend interview at nearest Turkish mission with hard-copy documents and visa fee

7

Receive Digital Nomad Visa (up to 30 days processing after interview)

8

Enter Turkey and, if staying 90+ days, apply for short-term residence permit at provincial Migration Administration

Application Forms

Go to application portal
Digital Nomad Certificate Application—
Digital Nomad Visa Application—

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