Türkiye’s Digital Nomad Visa is expected to attract a large number of internationals interested in remote work in the first year of its launching.
Holders of this kind of visa can choose to live in Türkiye’s most famous cities while working remotely, including Marmaris, Bodrum, Izmir, and Istanbul.
Nationals from several countries are eligible to head to Türkiye through the Digital Nomad visa.
Authorities in Türkiye have announced that nationals from Canada and the United States can head to this country to live temporarily while working remotely for companies or clients located outside Türkiye, VisaGuide.World reports.
In addition, nationals from the following European countries can also benefit from a Turkish Digital Nomad Visa:
Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.
According to a report from Fragomen, applicants must be university graduates between the ages of 21 and 55.
Türkiye Launched Digital Nomad Visa on April 2024
The Digital Nomad Visa of Türkiye was introduced in April this year, aiming to attract remote workers from a large number of countries.
The new changes have been confirmed through a statement published by the Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry.
Thousand-year-old ancient cities, unique bays hidden between forests, turquoise seas, dynamic people, and big cities; Türkiye has all! In addition, this beautiful country is one of the biggest countries in the world in terms of economy and business, with strong infrastructure services!
In order to benefit from this kind of visa, internationals are also required to meet several conditions in addition to the age criteria.
Key Requirements for Türkiye’s Digital Nomad Visa
Income requirement- internationals interested in Türkiye’s Digital Nomad Visa must demonstrate a minimum monthly income of $3,000 or $36,000 annually.
Valid passport- In order to qualify for the visa, internationals are required to hold a higher education diploma and obtain a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the date they reach Türkiye.
Employment contract- Applicants are also required to hold an employment contract from a non-Turkish company in order to prove their capability to work for companies located outside the country.
Temporary status- The Digital Nomad Visa offers a temporary stay for those planning to work remotely in Türkiye.
Unlike the tourist visa, the Digital Nomad Visa of Türkiye permits internationals to stay in this country legally for a longer period. In addition, they can extend their stay in this country further.
