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Digital Nomad Visa · Europe
Income requirement
Turkey's Digital Nomad Visa requires a minimum income of $36,000/year (≈$3,000/month). It costs $150 to apply, is processed in roughly 30 days, and runs for 12 months (renewable). Territorial — foreign income not taxed: Self-employed: 80% income deduction for qualifying services to foreign clients (GVK Art. 89/13). Salaried employees of foreign companies: full wage exemption (GVK Art. 23/14). Expansion to 100% deduction announced April 2026; pending Parliament enactment..
Key facts
Authoritative-secondary source · Source: GoTürkiye — Digital Nomad Visa · Last verified Jul 11, 2026 (1 week ago) · Verify current rules with an authorized immigration adviser or the destination's consulate before applying.
The Digital Nomad Visa requires a minimum income of $36,000 per year (about $3,000 per month). USD 3,000/month ($36,000/year) income; formal DNV since April 2024.
The official application fee for the Digital Nomad Visa is approximately $150. This is the government processing fee and excludes legal help, translation, or health-insurance costs.
Processing typically takes around 30 days from a complete submission, though times vary by consulate and application volume.
Yes. The Digital Nomad Visa explicitly permits remote work for employers or clients based outside Turkey. USD 3,000/month ($36,000/year) income; formal DNV since April 2024.
Territorial — foreign income not taxed. Self-employed: 80% income deduction for qualifying services to foreign clients (GVK Art. 89/13). Salaried employees of foreign companies: full wage exemption (GVK Art. 23/14). Expansion to 100% deduction announced April 2026; pending Parliament enactment.. Tax residency rules are individual — verify with a cross-border tax advisor before filing.
The Digital Nomad Visa is initially valid for 12 months and is renewable, up to a maximum total stay of 24 months.
Eligibility check
Annual income: $36,000/yr
A typical $50k–75k remote income clears this threshold.
Source: GoTürkiye — Digital Nomad Visa · checked 2026-07-11
Modelled estimate from published thresholds — not immigration, legal, or tax advice. Covers income / savings / age only; other eligibility gates are not modelled.
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