About the Turkey Digital Nomad Visa
Turkey offers the Türkiye Digital Nomad Visa (Dijital Göçebe Vizesi) for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Turkey for 1 year via initial visa. Extendable via Short-Term Residence Permit (ikamet) for up to 2 years total. Must apply for residence permit within 30 days of arrival. while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least USD3,000 per month, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. It is renewable, allowing nomads to extend their stay.
Tax-wise, Turkey treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
Minimum USD $3,000/month or USD $36,000/year from foreign employers, clients, or businesses based outside Turkey. Cannot work for Turkish companies or clients.
Documents needed
- Digital Nomad Identification Certificate (obtained from digitalnomads.goturkiye.com)
- Valid passport (6+ months validity
- photocopy)
- Biometric photo
- University degree or diploma
- Employment contract (employee of foreign company) OR business/service contract (self-employed/freelancer with foreign clients)
- Proof of monthly income: bank statements/payslips/income declarations showing min $3,000/month
- Health insurance valid in Turkey for intended stay duration.
How to Apply for the Turkey DNV
Processing time: 2–6 weeks total: approximately 7–14 days for Digital Nomad Identification Certificate online review; then 1–4 weeks for embassy/consulate visa processing.
- 1Confirm eligibility: age 21–55; university degree; employed by non-Turkish company or freelancer for non-Turkish clients; min $3,000/month income; health insurance.
- 2Register on GoTurkiye Digital Nomad portal (digitalnomads.goturkiye.com).
- 3Upload required documents.
- 4Wait 7–14 days for review. If approved: receive Digital Nomad Identification Certificate (barcode-enabled PDF) — valid 30 days from issue.
- 5Within 30 days: take Certificate to nearest Turkish embassy/consulate. Submit visa application in person. Pay fee ($50–$150).
- 6Wait 1–4 weeks for visa.
- 7Enter Turkey.
- 8Within 30 days of arrival: register address. Apply for Short-Term Residence Permit (ikamet) for stays beyond 90 days.
Application fees: Digital Nomad Identification Certificate: free online. Visa fee at embassy/consulate: USD $50–$150 (varies by nationality). Travel insurance via official Voya Visa (UK): approximately £644 total including insurance.
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: 1 year via initial visa. Extendable via Short-Term Residence Permit (ikamet) for up to 2 years total. Must apply for residence permit within 30 days of arrival.
Renewal: Yes — the Türkiye Digital Nomad Visa (Dijital Göçebe Vizesi) can be renewed beyond the initial period.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Turkey
No income tax on foreign-sourced earnings for stays under 183 days/year. Tax residency triggered after 183 days — worldwide income taxable at Turkish progressive rates. Turkey has double taxation treaties. Nomads not working for Turkish companies generally exempt from Turkish income tax under the 183-day threshold.
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