How to Apply for Turkey’s New Digital Nomad Visa in 2024

Eric Nkom May 13, 2024

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How to Apply for Turkey’s New Digital Nomad Visa in 2024

You’re in luck if your notion of a work-life balance includes spending the weekend exploring diverse landscapes, such as wind-shaped volcanic mountains and olive groves, in between Zoom calls to famous ruins and landmarks. Turkey has unveiled a new visa initiative for digital nomads.

According to the Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry, the program is available to citizens of 36 chosen nations, including the US, Canada, and most of Europe, who work remotely and are between the ages of 21 and 55.

You must make at least $3,000 per month, or $36,000 annually, to be eligible. Either self-employment or a business with headquarters outside of Turkey must provide that compensation. A university degree and a passport that will be valid for at least six months after your arrival in Turkey are other prerequisites.

A certificate of digital nomad identification will be issued to qualified candidates once all required data has been submitted through the online portal. The Turkish visa center or consulate will provide the visa; you will need to bring the certificate, the necessary paperwork, and a photo.

After being approved, remote workers are permitted to reside and work in Turkey for a maximum of one year, with the option for an extension. A few resources are available on Türkiye’s digital nomad landing page for remote workers looking to get started in some of the country’s major cities, such as Istanbul, which is the largest city in the country and one of the few cities worldwide to span two continents, as well as Izmir and Bodrum, two popular beach resorts among foreigners.

There is a lot of culture, food, wildlife, and nightlife to discover in Turkey when you’re not working, especially in Istanbul, the largest city in the nation.

Türkiye Remote-work visa programs

Turkey is only the most recent country to enter the fray of remote-work visa programs, which have become more and more popular in recent years. If they meet certain requirements and have a job overseas, highly competent noncitizens can also seek to live in Croatia, Greece, Mauritius, Barbados, Iceland, and the Dominican Republic.

Plans for a digital nomad visa program have been revealed by Canada, while in April, Italy announced a remote worker visa that is open to applicants with a minimum yearly income of $30,000, evidence of housing for the duration of the visa, and proof of health insurance. Japan recently launched its visa program to capitalize on the growing popularity of digital nomadism.

Since the untethered workers are spending their money locally rather than removing jobs from residents, those nations frequently view the attraction of untethered workers as having an economic benefit. The visas provide digital nomads more freedom and let them stay in a place longer than they could with a tourist visa.

This is Turkey’s most recent initiative to facilitate foreign visitors’ entry into and stay in the nation. Turkey eliminated the need for visas for visitors from the United States at the beginning of this year. American visitors are allowed to stay in the nation for up to 90 days without a visa. Istanbul is the most visited city in the world, possibly due to the friendly policies of the nation towards foreign visitors.

These are the must-see locations in Turkey, regardless of your length of stay—whether you’re visiting for a quick trip or temporarily relocating there—according to a writer from Istanbul.