Recently, Turkey launched a new Tech Visa programme, which makes it easier for tech professionals and entrepreneurs to live and work in the country. Offering a three-year work permit, it’s perfect for people who are looking to work in this country and make a living. Here’s everything you need to know about this new visa introduced by the country that aims to attract individuals with technological expertise
Turkey Introduces Tech Visa
As revealed by Business Standard, Turkey recently introduced a new Tech Visa programme. It aims to make it easier for people like tech professionals and entrepreneurs to live and work in the country. With a three-year work permit, it’s perfect for people who are taking to establish their start-ups in the country. Not to mention, the aim is also to attract foreigners with exceptional technological expertise and pioneering business models that are grounded in innovation.
Benefits Of The Visa
In case you’re wondering, this is exactly what this visa offers to its holders.
- A three-year work permit
- Simplified residence permit processes for families
- Free from income tax and corporate tax
- Complimentary comprehensive healthcare
- Support for venture capital investments
- Mentoring and consultancy services
So, if you are someone who wants to start a business in Turkey, the Ministry of Industrial Technology will also provide 6 months of legal and financial consultancy services.
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More To Know About This Visa?
Additionally, the country is introducing this visa to achieve its goal of 100,000 tech-driven start-ups by 2030. Moreover, this will expedite the process of living and working in Turkey for people who hold this visa. In fact, it’s also developing the world’s largest Technopark at Istanbul Airport.
As such, Terminal Istanbul is expected to establish the country as the key for tech entrepreneurship. In case you weren’t aware, the cost of this visa is approximately TRY7,345. However, more details are yet to be released by the government as this programme develops.
Finally, this three-year work permit programme also allows tech workers and start-ups to focus on their long-term projects without having to worry about frequent renewals. Not to mention, it makes it easier for the entire team to hire talent from outside Turkey for the purpose. Did you know the employees who are working under the Tech Visa programme are covered by Turkey’s healthcare system? Well, this is true with the government covering insurance premiums and they also enjoy several tax incentives as mentioned above.
So, go ahead and apply for this visa you are also a tech wizz and wish to work in Turkey.
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