🧐 Digital nomad visa ✨ Extendable ✅ Official DN program

Short-Term Residence Permit for Digital Nomads

A cleaner path to stay longer, work remotely, and build a life around freedom, not office walls.

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Duration 365 days
Required income $ 2 000
Program cost $ 170
Processing 30–75 days
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Imagine beginning your day with rich Turkish coffee on a terrace overlooking the fairy-tale rock formations of Cappadocia or the bustling Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul. The Short-Term Residence Permit for Digital Nomads gives you the freedom to work from vibrant cities, sunny Mediterranean coasts, or mountain retreats while immersed in millennia of history and culture. Turkey offers high-speed internet even in smaller towns, a thriving international nomad community, diverse climates from beach summers to crisp winters, incredibly affordable daily life, and easy access to both European and Asian adventures.
Official program link: https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr/

✔ Required documents

  • Valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond planned stay
  • Proof of remote work (employment contract, client agreements or business documents)
  • Bank statements or income proof verifying at least $2000 monthly
  • Valid health insurance covering the entire period in Turkey
  • Proof of accommodation in Turkey (rental contract or hotel reservation)
  • Two recent biometric photographs
  • Completed online application form

📋 How to apply

  1. Gather Required Documents
    Prepare passport, proof of remote income over $2000/month, work contracts, accommodation proof and comprehensive health insurance.
  2. Create Application Online
    Register and submit your application via the official e-ikamet portal well before your visa-free stay expires.
  3. Book Appointment
    After submission, schedule an appointment at the Provincial Migration Management Directorate in your city of residence.
  4. Attend Appointment
    Bring all original documents, pay the fees and complete biometrics and interview.
  5. Receive Your Card
    The residence permit card is typically delivered to your address or collected after approval.

✅ Approval tips

  • Clearly demonstrate consistent remote income from international clients or employers
  • Include a short motivation letter explaining your digital nomad lifestyle and plans in Turkey
  • Choose insurance from a Turkish provider for faster approval
  • Book initial accommodation or rental for at least 30 days to show stability
  • Apply at least 3-4 weeks before your current legal stay ends
  • Ensure all documents are translated into Turkish by a certified translator when required

❌ Common rejection reasons

  • Insufficient or unverifiable monthly income below the required threshold
  • Missing or expired health insurance
  • Application submitted after the end of allowed visa-free period
  • Incomplete documentation or poor document quality
  • Previous overstays or immigration violations in Turkey
  • Inability to prove genuine remote work (appears to be local employment)

💸 Tax information

Effective tax rate: 0–40%

Non-residents pay no tax on foreign income. Staying over 183 days in a calendar year usually triggers tax residency, subjecting worldwide income to progressive rates of 15-40%.

❓ FAQ

You must demonstrate a stable remote income of at least $2,000 per month. Bank statements for the last 3-6 months and work contracts are usually required.

Yes. Your spouse, minor children and, in some cases, dependent parents may apply for dependent short-term residence permits at the same time.

If you stay fewer than 183 days in a calendar year you are generally not considered a tax resident and foreign income is not taxed in Turkey. Stays over 183 days trigger worldwide taxation at 15-40%. Professional tax advice is strongly recommended.

Yes. You may apply for an extension up to 60 days before expiry. Extensions are usually granted for similar periods if all requirements continue to be met.

You need comprehensive health insurance valid for the entire duration of your stay in Turkey. Turkish-issued policies are preferred by authorities although some international ones are accepted if they meet minimum coverage standards.

You may change employers or clients provided you continue working remotely for non-Turkish entities and maintain the minimum income level. It is advisable to notify the Migration Management of major changes and update supporting documents.

Yes. You must provide a verifiable Turkish address (rental agreement, hotel reservation or friend’s address with notarized consent) at the time of application.
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