Türkiye Digital Nomad Visa: What We Know [April 2024]

There is a new opportunity for remote workers on the horizon! With the new Türkiye digital nomad visa, remote workers can relocate to this beautiful country, formerly spelled and referred to as Turkey. 

Announced on April 15, 2024, the government of Türkiye announced its official invitation to remote workers with the Türkiye digital nomad visa. While we are unsure of exactly how long the visa allows digital nomads to live in Türkiye, Nomads Embassy will update this article as new information is released. 

The goal of the Turkey digital nomad visa is to attract digital nomads from select countries to specific areas of Türkiye, including Antalya, Marmaris, Bodrum, Fethiye, and more. 

Türkiye joins Mediterranean countries such as Greece, Cyprus, Malta, and Italy in welcoming remote workers to relocate and temporarily live in these beautiful destinations. 

As the government releases more information about the Türkiye digital nomad visa, we will update this article accordingly.

Türkiye Digital Nomad Visa Requirements

As with any digital nomad visa, applicants must meet specific criteria and requirements in order to be eligible. To apply for the Türkiye digital nomad visa, you must meet the following requirements:

• Valid Passport – You must have a passport that is valid for at least six months from the arrival date in Türkiye
• Work Remotely – You must work remotely as an employee, freelancer, or business owner of a company or clients located outside of Türkiye
• Earn $36,000 USD per year – You must meet the minimum income requirement, about $3,000 USD per month
• University Degree or Diploma – You must have a valid diploma or degree from a university
• Between the Age of 21 and 55 – You must be within the accepted age range

The Tükiye digital nomad visa is available to only select nationalities, which include:

• France 🇫🇷
• Germany 🇩🇪
• Italy 🇮🇹
• Belgium 🇧🇪
• Netherlands 🇳🇱
• Luxembourg 🇱🇺
• Ireland 🇮🇪
• Denmark 🇩🇰
• Greece 🇬🇷
• Croatia 🇭🇷
• Spain 🇪🇸
• Portugal 🇵🇹
• Austria 🇦🇹
• Finland 🇫🇮
• Sweden 🇸🇪
• Czech Republic 🇨🇿
• Hungary 🇭🇺
• Poland 🇵🇱
• Slovenia 🇸🇮
• Slovakia 🇸🇰
• Estonia 🇪🇪
• Latvia 🇱🇻
• Lithuania 🇱🇹
• Malta 🇲🇹
• Bulgaria 🇧🇬
• Romania 🇷🇴
• Norway 🇳🇴
• Iceland 🇮🇸
• Liechtenstein 🇱🇮
• United Kingdom 🇬🇧
• Switzerland 🇨🇭
• USA 🇺🇸
• Canada 🇨🇦
• Russia 🇷🇺
• Ukraine 🇺🇦
• Belarus 🇧🇾

If you are not a citizen of one of the countries listen above, you may not apply for the Türkiye digital nomad visa. 

How to Apply for the Türkiye Digital Nomad Visa

Since the Türkiye digital nomad visa is still so new, the application process is still a little unclear. However, the country is currently accepting applications. 

Step 1: Apply for Digital Nomad Identification Certificate

The first step in applying for the Türkiye digital nomad visa is to apply for the Digital Nomad Identification Certificate. You can do this on the official Digital Nomads GoTürkiye website.

You will fill out the online form and submit the following documents:

• Copy of Passport
• University Degree or Diploma
• Proof of Remote Work (employee or freelance contracts)
• Proof of Income (bank statements, contracts, and/or payslips)
• Biometric Photo

Step 2: Attend Visa Appointment

After receiving your Digital Nomad Identification Certificate, you will attend a visa appointment at the designated Turkish consulate or visa center. The location will be shared on your Identification Certificate. 

Make sure to bring all physical copies of the documents you submitted to get the Identification Certificate. Additional documents may be required depending on which visa center or consulate you will attend. 

For general information about Turkish visas, you can refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. 

More Steps to Come

As more information is released and we understand the application process better, we will update the rest of the steps for how to apply for the Türkiye digital nomad visa. 

Türkiye for Digital Nomads

Antalya, Cappadocia, and Istanbul have been among some of the best and most coveted digital nomad destinations. With incredible food, rich history, gorgeous natural sights, and ideal weather, Türkiye is a hidden gem amongst full-time traveling remote workers. 

The an average cost of living of around $1,200 USD per month, digital nomads can find peace, luxury, and excitement in Türkiye. 

The country has also been a great option for digital nomads moving every few months who have spent their 90-day allowance in the Schengen Area. 

With a number of Blue Flag Beaches, great coworking spots, and hospitable people, digital nomads are quick to call Türkiye home during their travels. 

Apply for Digital Nomad Visas Worldwide with Nomads Embassy

As the government finalizes details and application processes for the Türkiye digital nomad visa, Nomads Embassy is on a mission to find English-speaking hand-selected local immigration lawyers to help our community submit their digital nomad visa applications. 

When you choose our Done-for-You Digital Nomad Visa Services, you will work one-on-one with our immigration lawyer partners and have access to the Nomads Embassy document organization platform. 

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