Turkey digital nomad visa (2026)

Who can apply

Only citizens of the countries listed on the official GoTürkiye digital nomad platform.

• Aged 21 to 55
• University degree
• Employee or freelancer working for companies outside Türkiye
• Income of at least USD 3,000 a month or USD 36,000 a year
• Citizen of one of the listed countries

Income requirement

You need to show at least USD 3,000 per month (or USD 36,000 per year). Income can be shown as USD 3,000 a month or USD 36,000 a year; no family add-on is published.

Documents you need

• Passport valid at least 6 months from arrival
• University diploma
• Employment or freelance contract with a non-Turkish company
• Proof of income
• Biometric photo
• At the consulate: police certificate, proof of lodging, flight booking, bank statement and travel health insurance (Los Angeles list)

How to apply, step by step

1. Register on the GoTürkiye digital nomad platform and upload documents
2. Receive the Digital Nomad Identification Certificate
3. Apply online at visa.gov.tr and book a consulate appointment
4. Attend the interview with original documents and pay the visa fee

Cost and processing time

The fee is set by each consulate; varies by nationality. Processing takes up to 30 days after the consulate interview (Los Angeles consulate). Budget extra for translations, certified copies and health insurance.

Tax

No tax rule for digital nomads appears on the official pages checked. Tax residency in Türkiye usually starts after more than 6 months (183 days) in a calendar year; check with the Turkish Revenue Administration.

Good to know

• Work for Turkish companies is not covered
• The Los Angeles consulate requires the appointment within 30 days of the pre-application
• The Los Angeles consulate's own list also includes Australia, which the GoTürkiye list does not

Visiting first?

95 passports can enter Turkey visa-free for a short stay, a common way to try the country before applying. Check Turkey visa requirements for your passport.

Official source

GoTürkiye Digital Nomads (Ministry of Culture and Tourism)

Not yet confirmed on an official source: length of stay, renewal, fee, tax. Check these with the consulate before you apply.