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Turkey Digital Nomad Visa
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Route for remote workers employed by, or contracting with, non-Turkish companies, built around an official Digital Nomad Identification Certificate issued via the goturkiye portal.
- Processing time
- Indicative: certificate is issued online before the visa application; confirm current timeframes on the official portal.
- Government fees
- Indicative: visa and any residence-permit fees apply; confirm current amounts via the official portal and consulate.
- Typical duration
- Temporary; tied to the visa and short-term residence period granted on entry.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
Türkiye offers a digital nomad route administered through the official goturkiye digital nomad portal operated by the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency. Applicants first obtain a Digital Nomad Identification Certificate online, then apply for the Digital Nomad Visa at a Türkiye visa centre or consulate. The route targets foreigners aged 21 to 55 who hold a university degree, work remotely for companies outside Türkiye, and meet a stated income threshold. It is a temporary remote-work route and does not by itself lead to settlement.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓Aged between 21 and 55.Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) ↗
- ✓Holds a university degree (diploma or certification of degree required).Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) ↗
- ✓Works remotely for a company or clients based outside Türkiye, evidenced by an employment or business contract.Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) ↗
- ✓Meets the stated monthly income threshold for the route.Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) ↗
Common blockers
- !Outside the 21 to 55 age range.Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) ↗
- !No university degree to evidence.Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) ↗
- !Income or remote-work relationship with a non-Turkish entity cannot be evidenced.Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Diploma or certification of degree.Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) ↗
- ·Employment contract (if employed abroad) or business contract (if self-employed with non-Turkish companies).Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) ↗
- ·Passport valid at least six months from arrival.Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) ↗
- ·Biometric photograph.Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) ↗
Application pathway
Check eligibility
Confirm age 21 to 55, a university degree, remote work for a non-Turkish entity, and the income threshold.
Obtain the certificate
Apply online through the official goturkiye digital nomad portal for the Digital Nomad Identification Certificate.
Apply for the visa
Use the certificate to apply for the Digital Nomad Visa at a Türkiye visa centre or consulate.
Enter and register residence
Travel to Türkiye and complete any short-term residence formalities for the permitted period.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Turkey Digital Nomad Visa route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Turkey Digital Nomad Visa.
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Frequently asked questions
What income do I need for the Turkey digital nomad route?+
The official portal states a monthly income requirement for the Digital Nomad Identification Certificate. Confirm the current figure directly on the goturkiye digital nomad portal before applying, as thresholds are set and updated by the authorities.
Is the digital nomad route a path to permanent residence?+
No. It is a temporary remote-work route. It does not by itself lead to settlement, though time lawfully resident may count toward longer-term residence if you later move onto a qualifying permit and maintain continuity.
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