How much does the Digital nomad visa cost and how long does it take?

The fee is Certificate free; consular visa fee varies by nationality; The Digital Nomad Identification Certificate is issued online at no charge. The consular visa fee and the residence-permit card fee are set per nationality under reciprocity, typically in the range of US$100 to US$200 together. Processing time: 2 weeks to 9 weeks. The certificate is usually issued within a couple of weeks; consulate decisions take two to eight weeks on top.

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Türkiye digital nomad visa 2026: requirements and cost

Türkiye's digital nomad visa is open to university graduates aged 21 to 55 from 36 listed countries who earn at least US$3,000 a month from work outside Türkiye. You first obtain a free Digital Nomad Identification Certificate online from GoTürkiye, then take it to a Turkish consulate for the visa and apply for a short-term residence permit after arrival.

Official name: Türkiye Digital Nomad Visa (Dijital Göçebe Vizesi). Facts updated 2026-10-04 · Not yet reviewed by a person · Dataset 2026.10.7.

Who can apply: 36 listed nationalities; Citizens of 36 countries (EU and EFTA members, the UK, the US, Canada, Russia, Ukraine and Belarus) aged 21 to 55 with a university degree and remote work for an employer or clients outside Türkiye.
Minimum income: $3,000/month; US$3,000/month or US$36,000/year
Fee: Certificate free; consular visa fee varies by nationality
Processing time: 2 weeks to 9 weeks
Initial stay: 1 year, renewable
Where to apply: Consulate, then in the country; Online at goturkiye.com/digitalnomads for the certificate, then the Turkish consulate or visa centre in your country, then a Göç İdaresi (Presidency of Migration Management) appointment in Türkiye for the residence permit.

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Who can apply

Citizens of 36 countries (EU and EFTA members, the UK, the US, Canada, Russia, Ukraine and Belarus) aged 21 to 55 with a university degree and remote work for an employer or clients outside Türkiye.

What you need

Passport valid at least six months from arrival
Biometric photo
Diploma or degree certificate showing you are a university graduate
Employment contract with a company outside Türkiye, or a business or service contract for freelancers (Turkish companies excluded)
Proof of income of at least US$3,000 a month or US$36,000 a year
Health insurance valid in Türkiye for the residence-permit stage

Income proof: Stated in US dollars by the programme; shown with payslips, contracts or invoices and bank statements.

Family: The programme does not include family members; spouses and children apply for their own visas and residence permits on family grounds.

Cost and timeline

Minimum income	$3,000/monthUS$3,000/month or US$36,000/year
Fee	Certificate free; consular visa fee varies by nationalityThe Digital Nomad Identification Certificate is issued online at no charge. The consular visa fee and the residence-permit card fee are set per nationality under reciprocity, typically in the range of US$100 to US$200 together.
Processing time	2 weeks to 9 weeksThe certificate is usually issued within a couple of weeks; consulate decisions take two to eight weeks on top.
Stay	1 year, renewable

How to apply

Consulate, then in the country. Online at goturkiye.com/digitalnomads for the certificate, then the Turkish consulate or visa centre in your country, then a Göç İdaresi (Presidency of Migration Management) appointment in Türkiye for the residence permit.

Create an account on the GoTürkiye digital nomad platform and upload your passport, biometric photo, degree, employment or freelancer contract and proof of US$3,000 monthly income.
Receive the Digital Nomad Identification Certificate by email.
Apply for the digital nomad visa at the Turkish consulate or visa centre in your country with the certificate and the same documents, plus health insurance valid in Türkiye.
Enter Türkiye and, within the visa's validity, apply online to the Presidency of Migration Management (e-ikamet) for a short-term residence permit and attend the appointment.

After you arrive

Renewal: The visa is issued for up to one year; the residence permit you request after arrival is granted for the same period and can be renewed while you still qualify.

Residence: A short-term residence permit does not by itself lead to long-term residence; Türkiye's long-term permit requires eight years of uninterrupted residence under qualifying permits.

Taxes

You become a Turkish tax resident after more than six months in a calendar year and are then taxed on worldwide income at progressive rates, subject to double-tax treaties. Foreign-sourced salary paid by employers with no Turkish presence may be exempt under conditions; take advice.

In practice

Nationals of the listed countries can usually enter visa-free or with an e-visa for 90 days in 180, which many nomads use first, but that status cannot be converted into the nomad visa inside Türkiye.
Residence-permit appointments in Istanbul and Antalya can take weeks; apply as soon as you arrive.
Rents in Istanbul, Antalya and Izmir are quoted in lira but rise with inflation; budget in dollars.

For your passport

Choose your passport in the ranker and the notes that apply to you move to the top.

EU, EEA, CH, GB, US, CA:Eligible. Most of these passports also enter visa-free or with an e-visa for 90 days in any 180, so you can scout before applying from home.
RU, UA, BY:Eligible for the digital nomad visa; Russian and Ukrainian citizens also enter visa-free for tourism.
All other passports:Not eligible for this visa. Alternatives are a short-term tourist residence permit (harder since 2023) or a work or student permit.

Cities in Türkiye on Nostos

Çeşme
Balanced score 65 · $850/month
Alanya
Balanced score 64 · $850/month
Eskişehir
Balanced score 63 · $850/month
Bodrum
Balanced score 62 · $850/month
Izmir
Balanced score 61 · $871/month
Antalya
Balanced score 61 · $871/month
Kaş
Balanced score 61 · $850/month
Ankara
Balanced score 60 · $871/month
Fethiye
Balanced score 59 · $850/month
Göreme (Cappadocia)
Balanced score 59 · $850/month
Kuşadası
Balanced score 59 · $850/month
Bursa
Balanced score 58 · $850/month
Marmaris
Balanced score 57 · $850/month
Istanbul
Balanced score 55 · $1,391/month
Trabzon
Balanced score 54 · $850/month

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Frequently asked

Who can apply for the Türkiye digital nomad visa?: Citizens of 36 countries (EU and EFTA members, the UK, the US, Canada, Russia, Ukraine and Belarus) aged 21 to 55 with a university degree and remote work for an employer or clients outside Türkiye. Türkiye's digital nomad visa is open to university graduates aged 21 to 55 from 36 listed countries who earn at least US$3,000 a month from work outside Türkiye. You first obtain a free Digital Nomad Identification Certificate online from GoTürkiye, then take it to a Turkish consulate for the visa and apply for a short-term residence permit after arrival.
How much income do you need for the Digital nomad visa?: About $3,000 per month (US$3,000/month or US$36,000/year). Stated in US dollars by the programme; shown with payslips, contracts or invoices and bank statements.
How much does the Digital nomad visa cost and how long does it take?: The fee is Certificate free; consular visa fee varies by nationality; The Digital Nomad Identification Certificate is issued online at no charge. The consular visa fee and the residence-permit card fee are set per nationality under reciprocity, typically in the range of US$100 to US$200 together. Processing time: 2 weeks to 9 weeks. The certificate is usually issued within a couple of weeks; consulate decisions take two to eight weeks on top.
How long can you stay in Türkiye on the Digital nomad visa, and can it be renewed?: 1 year, renewable. The visa is issued for up to one year; the residence permit you request after arrival is granted for the same period and can be renewed while you still qualify.
Does the Digital nomad visa lead to permanent residence in Türkiye?: Not by itself. A short-term residence permit does not by itself lead to long-term residence; Türkiye's long-term permit requires eight years of uninterrupted residence under qualifying permits.
Can family members come with you on the Digital nomad visa?: The programme does not include family members; spouses and children apply for their own visas and residence permits on family grounds.
Do you pay tax in Türkiye on the Digital nomad visa?: You become a Turkish tax resident after more than six months in a calendar year and are then taxed on worldwide income at progressive rates, subject to double-tax treaties. Foreign-sourced salary paid by employers with no Turkish presence may be exempt under conditions; take advice.
Where do you apply for the Digital nomad visa?: Consulate, then in the country: Online at goturkiye.com/digitalnomads for the certificate, then the Turkish consulate or visa centre in your country, then a Göç İdaresi (Presidency of Migration Management) appointment in Türkiye for the residence permit.

Sources

Application requirements for the Digital Nomad Visa and short-term residence, GoTürkiye, Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) · retrieved 2026-10-04 · Country list, ages 21–55, degree, US$3,000 a month, two-stage process
Digital nomads in Türkiye, GoTürkiye (TGA) · retrieved 2026-10-04

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