Turkey's New Digital Nomad Visa: How to Apply

April 25, 2024

A comparable rise in digital nomads, or travelling employees who only require an internet connection and a bag to conduct their work while taking in the surroundings, has been made possible by the pandemic-related surge in remote employment.

But living remotely isn't always enjoyable: You must be the kind of person who can focus and work hard in any setting, enjoy organising and managing schedule issues, and be well-versed in the legal requirements for travelling to and working in foreign nations. We're only able to assist you with the final one.

You most likely qualify for the new, rather flexible visa that Turkey has introduced especially for digital nomads. This is important to know.

Who Qualifies for Turkey’s New Visa?

The Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry has listed a few requirements for who can be considered for its new visa. Here’s a quick list:

  • Applicants must live in a qualified country. The US, UK, Canada, Russia, and some European countries are all included.
  • Applicants must be between the ages of 21 and 55.
  • Applicants must have a university degree.
  • Applicants must be employed, self-employed, or hold a business contract with a company outside of Turkey.
  • Applicants must prove they earn $3,000 USD monthly or $36,000 annually.
  • Applicants must have a passport or a travel document that will be valid for at least six months after they arrive in Turkey.

How Do Qualified Workers Get the Visa?

If you’re eligible, you can get the application process started now on the official website for this new visa. You’ll have to upload documents proving each of the above qualifications.

If approved, you’ll receive a Digital Nomad Identification Certificate. You’ll then need to take the certificate (and all your qualification documents) to a Turkey visa center or consulate in order to actually apply for the visa itself.

Here’s the full list of countries that are eligible, from the official website:

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, Belarus.