Digital Nomad Visa for Turkey
Live and work remotely in Turkey legally — for up to 1 year
Turkey's Digital Nomad Visa (Dijital Göçebe Vizesi) lets remote workers, freelancers, and online entrepreneurs live legally in Turkey while working for non-Turkish clients. Enjoy Istanbul, Antalya, or the Aegean coast while keeping your international career.
Who Can Apply
- Aged 21–55
- Valid university degree
- Minimum USD 3,000/month income (USD 36,000/year)
- Work exclusively for non-Turkish employers or clients
- Employment contract or freelance agreement
- International health insurance (minimum USD 30,000 coverage)
- Citizen of one of the 43 eligible countries (USA, Canada, EU, UK, Australia, Japan, UAE, and more)
Required Documents
- Valid passport (6+ months beyond intended stay)
- University diploma with apostille or notarized translation
- Employment contract or freelance client agreement (English/Turkish)
- Bank statements (3–6 months showing income)
- International health insurance certificate (min. USD 30,000)
- Employer letter confirming remote work arrangement
- 2 recent biometric passport photos
- Completed visa application form
Application Process
Prepare your documents
Gather all required documents. Diploma and contracts may need apostille certification or notarized translation. Allow 1–2 weeks.
Book a consulate appointment
Apply at the Turkish consulate or embassy in your home country. Book 2–4 weeks in advance as appointments fill up.
Submit application in person
Attend your appointment. Pay the visa fee: USD 160 (single entry) or USD 190 (multiple entry). Processing: 10–15 business days.
Fly to Turkey
You have 90 days from visa issuance to enter Turkey. Arrive with all original documents.
Register upon arrival
Within 20 days of arrival, register at the Provincial Migration Directorate for your short-term residence permit (ikamet card). This is mandatory.
Why Turkey for Digital Nomads
- Legally live and work for 1 year, extendable up to 3 years total
- Low cost of living — Istanbul, Antalya, Bodrum, Fethiye all popular
- Fast fiber internet widely available
- No Turkish tax on foreign-sourced income (verify with a tax professional)
- Vibrant expat and nomad communities in major cities
- Gateway to Europe, Middle East, and Central Asia
Costs & Fees
Digital Nomad Visa fee: USD 160 (single entry) or USD 190 (multiple entry). Ikamet (residence card) fee: 356 TRY (~USD 10). Mandatory health insurance: ~USD 150–400/year. Document apostille/translation: USD 50–200. Total first-year estimated cost: USD 600–1,000 (excluding living costs).
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