Turkey•AsiaDigital Nomad Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
30 days
Application Fee
180 USD
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Visa for remote workers and freelancers working for foreign employers. Ages 21-55 from eligible EU and select countries. Requires proof of remote income. No Turkish income tax on remote salary.
Turkey's Digital Nomad Visa launched April 15, 2024, for remote workers and freelancers. Eligible nationalities include EU citizens, UK, US, Canada, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and others. Salary must be deposited in foreign bank accounts to avoid Turkish taxation.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
36,000 USD
per year
Personal
Education
Bachelor or higher
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for at least 6 months from arrival
Proof of degree
University diploma or certification showing graduation
Work documentation
Employment contract for company employee or business contract for self-employed
Proof of income
Bank statements showing $3,000+ monthly income or $36,000+ annual
Biometric photo
Recent passport-style photo
Visa application form
Completed official application
Digital Nomad Certificate
Issued by Turkish immigration after initial approval
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Advantages
- No Turkish income tax on remote salary
- 1 year validity with renewal option
- Relatively straightforward process
- EU citizens prioritized
- No local sponsorship needed
- Flexible residency requirements
Considerations
- Age restricted (21-55)
- Limited to eligible nationalities
- Minimum income requirement ($3,000/month)
- University degree required
- Self-employment documentation needed
- Remote income requirement
Application Process
Check eligibility
Verify nationality and income requirements
Apply for Digital Nomad Certificate
Submit online application at Turkish immigration portal
Receive Digital Nomad Certificate
Certificate issued upon approval
Visit Turkish consulate
Apply for Digital Nomad Visa at Turkish embassy/consulate
Submit visa application
Present certificate and required documents
Pay visa fee
Pay Digital Nomad Visa application fee
Receive visa
Obtain Digital Nomad Visa
Travel to Turkey
Enter Turkey and begin remote work
Application Forms
Digital Nomad Certificate Application
Digital Nomad Visa Application
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