Digital Nomad Visa and Residence Permit Guide for Turkey

In today's world, where technology is developing rapidly and remote working has become increasingly popular in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the concept of "digital nomad" has also come to the fore. So who is a digital nomad and how can they obtain a visa or residence permit in Turkey? In this article, we offer a guide for digital nomads who want to come to Turkey under the new programme of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

The Global Mobility Turkey team has prepared this blog post drawing on their 5 years of experience in the consultancy field and serving thousands of clients. If you're planning to live in Turkey for an extended period, you can find our comprehensive article about residence permit fees below. Global Mobility Turkey offers consultancy services to both individual and corporate clients in the areas of citizenship, residence, and work permits. If you wish to get in touch with us, you can fill out the form located at the bottom of the page.

What Is a Digital Nomad?

Digital nomads are people who use technology and the internet to work from different locations and make traveling a lifestyle. They typically work from places with internet access, such as hotels, cafes and co-working spaces. Professions that have adopted this lifestyle in recent years include software specialists, consultants, online marketers, virtual assistants, translators, e-commerce professionals, bloggers and social media content producers.

Visa and Residency Procedures for Digital Nomads in Turkey

Turkey offers a unique program for digital nomads. Run by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the digital nomad visa program is promoted with catchy slogans such as 'How about working at the crossroads of history in Istanbul', 'How about relaxing while working on the golden sands of Dalaman' or 'How about working while enjoying the dynamic nightlife of Izmir'.

Digital Nomad Certificate and Visa

Digital nomads can apply for the Turkey Digital Nomad Identification Certificate through Go Turkey website specifically designed for digital nomads. Foreigners who receive this document are entitled to apply for a Digital Nomad Visa. In addition, digital nomads in Turkey can easily access their own residence permit thanks to this document. All these transactions are carried out through the online platform.

The requirements for those who wish to obtain a Digital Nomad Identification Certificate are as follows:

• Be between 21-55 years old
• A passport valid for at least 6 months
• University degree or equivalent certificate
• Documents proving that you are working as a digital nomad (employment contract, self-employment contract, etc.)
• Income of at least USD 3,000 per month or USD 36,000 per year
• Biometric photo

Citizens of France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Ireland, Denmark, Greece, Croatia, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Bulgaria, Romania, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, United Kingdom, Switzerland, USA, Canada, Russian Federation, Ukraine and Belarus can obtain a Digital Nomad Identification Certificate.

Digital Nomad Visas and Turkey's Advantages

The concept of the digital nomad is spreading around the world and many countries offer special visa programs for this new work pattern. For example, European countries such as Estonia, Portugal and Malta offer special long-stay permits for these populations. Germany and Spain have also recently become popular for digital nomad visas. Phuket, Thailand and Bali, Indonesia have become popular destinations for social media content creators.

Health insurance, tax exemptions, various accommodation and strong internet infrastructure are vital for digital nomads. Detailed reports have been prepared by our expert teams on all these issues and you can contact us.

Turkey's modern facilities combined with its rich historical and cultural heritage offer an ideal working and living space for digital nomads. You can apply to Turkey's digital nomad program to have this unique experience.