Applying for Turkey's Digital Nomad Visa: A 3-Step Guide
Turkey, often referred to as Türkiye, has joined a growing list of Mediterranean countries welcoming remote workers to relocate and temporarily live in its beautiful destinations. This includes Greece, Cyprus, Malta, and Italy.
For those interested in taking advantage of this opportunity, the first step is to apply for the Digital Nomad Identification Certificate on the official Digital Nomads GoTürkiye website. After receiving this certificate, applicants will attend a visa appointment at the designated Turkish consulate or visa center in their country of residence.
To be eligible for the Türkiye digital nomad visa, applicants must meet certain criteria. They must have a valid passport, work remotely, earn $36,000 USD per year, have a university degree or diploma, be between the ages of 21 and 55, have a clean criminal record, and have international health insurance with coverage of at least $30,000 USD and repatriation during their stay in Türkiye.
The visa allows remote workers to live in Türkiye for one year with the opportunity to renew. If applying as a tourist in Türkiye, digital nomads may skip visiting a consulate or embassy and apply directly for the one-year residence permit online after obtaining the Digital Nomad Identification Certificate.
Türkiye offers a variety of attractions for digital nomads, including Blue Flag Beaches, great coworking spots, and hospitable people. Some of the best digital nomad destinations in Türkiye include Antalya, Cappadocia, and Istanbul. The average cost of living in Türkiye is around $1,200 USD per month.
Entrepreneurs under the age of 29 in Türkiye may also benefit from tax advantages, with self-employed individuals in IT services potentially receiving a 50% to 80% discount on their tax rate. The Türkiye digital nomad visa is available to select nationalities, including those from France, Germany, Italy, and many other European countries, as well as the USA, Canada, and more.
There is a multiple-entry visa application fee of $190 USD. It's important to note that as of 2025, there is no specific list or public information stating which countries are eligible to apply for Turkey's Digital Nomad Visa.
The Türkiye digital nomad visa is a new opportunity for remote workers to relocate to Türkiye. Remote workers will not be taxed on their salary in Türkiye if their salary is deposited into a bank account located outside of Türkiye or if they receive their salary in USD in a Turkish bank account. To be an independent contractor in Türkiye, you must register a business in Türkiye and open a Turkish bank account to receive payments.
For digital nomads who have spent their 90-day allowance in the Schengen Area and are looking for a new destination, Türkiye could be a great option. The goal of the Türkiye digital nomad visa is to attract digital nomads from select countries to specific areas of Türkiye, including Antalya, Marmaris, Bodrum, Fethiye, and more.
