Digital Nomad Identification Certificate & Digital Nomad Visa (Türkiye)
Work remotely from Istanbul, the Aegean or the Mediterranean coast on a dedicated nomad pa…
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source not yet confirmed by our automated check
Summary
Türkiye's official Go Türkiye platform issues a Digital Nomad Identification Certificate, which remote workers then use to apply for a digital nomad visa and short-term residence.
Dream spread
Work remotely from Istanbul, the Aegean or the Mediterranean coast on a dedicated nomad pathway.
Relocation reality check
Only listed nationalities qualify (mostly EU/EEA, UK, Switzerland, USA, Canada, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus), applicants must be 21–55 with a university degree, and Turkish-based employers/clients are excluded.
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See Solo & Household plansCheck: Income of USD 3,000/month
Minimum income of USD 3,000 per month.
Check: Remote work for employers or clients outside Türkiye
Income must come from an employer or clients based outside Türkiye; local paid work is usually not allowed on this…
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Eligibility
University graduates aged 21–55 from eligible countries with USD 3,000/month (USD 36,000/yr) income from employment or business contracts with non-Turkish companies.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Income of USD 3,000/month
BlockerMinimum income of USD 3,000 per month. Derived from the program's stated requirement — the official source sets how income is measured (gross or net, period, family add-ons).
Remote work for employers or clients outside Türkiye
CautionIncome must come from an employer or clients based outside Türkiye; local paid work is usually not allowed on this route.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Income requirement
- $3,000 per month
- Property purchase
- Not required
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
- Visa & consular fees$500
- Health insurance$600
- Legal & translation$400
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
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Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“Document proving that the applicant has a monthly income of 3,000 USD or 36,000 USD annually.”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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