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title: "Türkiye digital nomad visa 2026: requirements and cost"
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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.

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

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Who can apply | 36 listed nationalities |
| 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 |
| Renewable | yes |
| Leads to permanent residence | no |
| 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. |

## 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.

Eligible passports: FR, DE, IT, BE, NL, LU, IE, DK, GR, HR, ES, PT, AT, FI, SE, CZ, HU, PL, SI, SK, EE, LV, LT, MT, BG, RO, NO, IS, LI, GB, CH, US, CA, RU, UA, BY.

## 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.

Fee: 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: The certificate is usually issued within a couple of weeks; consulate decisions take two to eight weeks on top.

## 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.

1. 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.
2. Receive the Digital Nomad Identification Certificate by email.
3. 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.
4. 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

Stay and 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.

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

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.

## By passport

| Passports | Note |
| --- | --- |
| 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

- [Alanya](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/alanya): Turkish Riviera resort with a castle and cheap living
- [Ankara](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/ankara): Türkiye's orderly capital on the Anatolian plateau
- [Antalya](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/antalya): Turkish Riviera base with a nomad visa
- [Bodrum](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/bodrum): Aegean peninsula of whitewashed towns and marinas
- [Bursa](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/bursa): First Ottoman capital under a ski mountain, two hours from Istanbul
- [Çeşme](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/cesme): Izmir's beach peninsula with Alaçatı's windsurfing and stone streets
- [Eskişehir](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/eskisehir): Student city of trams and riverside cafés between Istanbul and Ankara
- [Fethiye](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/fethiye): Turquoise Coast harbour town and base for the Lycian Way
- [Göreme (Cappadocia)](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/goreme): Cappadocia's balloon village, all cave hotels and tourist prices
- [Istanbul](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/istanbul): Two continents, endless energy, weak lira
- [Izmir](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/izmir): Liberal Aegean city with a long waterfront
- [Kaş](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/kas): Small Lycian harbour town with clear water and diving
- [Kuşadası](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/kusadasi): Aegean cruise port next to Ephesus, with a big expat retiree community
- [Marmaris](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/marmaris): Package-holiday harbour on the Turquoise Coast, with sailing and Rhodes a ferry away
- [Trabzon](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/trabzon): Rainy Black Sea port with tea hills and the Sumela monastery

## FAQ

### 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](https://goturkiye.com/digitalnomads/application-requirements-for-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](https://goturkiye.com/digitalnomads), GoTürkiye (TGA), retrieved 2026-10-04

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