Türkiye Introduces Its Digital Nomad Visa: Price Index and Video

Remote work enthusiasts can now seize the opportunity to relocate to Türkiye and work remotely for international companies or clients, thanks to the official introduction of the Digital Nomad Visa Program.

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This decision is part of Türkiye's strategy to attract foreign talent and stimulate economic growth, as reported by VisaGuide.World.

The Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry has confirmed these new developments through an official statement.

Moreover, the Ministry has launched a dedicated website where interested individuals can access detailed information about the program's requirements and eligibility criteria.

Thousand years old ancient cities, unique bays hidden between forests, turquoise seas, dynamic people, 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!. - Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry’s website GoTürkiye

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Who Qualifies for This Program?

Citizens of the following countries aged 21-55 are eligible to apply for the Digital Nomad Visa if they meet the needed requirements.

European Union

United Kingdom

United States

Canada

Belarus

Russia

Ukraine

As part of the eligibility criteria, applicants must demonstrate an annual income of at least $36,000 and hold a university degree to qualify for the Türkiye Digital Nomad Visa.

On this chart you can see the prices index comparison for Istanbul, this in an estimate of how much you can expend living there as a digital nomad compared to locals.

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In 2022, Istanbul was featured in Time Out's prestigious list of the top 50 cities worldwide, highlighting its remarkable recovery post-COVID.

Time Out magazine highlighted the vibrant cultural scene of the city, with an impressive 97% of locals expressing that it's never dull. Additionally, 82% of respondents praised Istanbul's culinary delights and beverage offerings.

As always, the city’s culinary scene is brimming with surprises, notably thanks to a recent influx of refugees from Syria and Iran. The launch of the city’s first Michelin guide also generated a wave of excitement within the industry. - Time Out

In 2023, Türkiye welcomed a record-breaking total of 49.2 million international tourists, marking a notable increase of 10.4% from the previous year's figure of 44.6 million arrivals, as reported by the Culture and Tourism Industry.

Moreover, tourism revenue experienced a significant surge, reaching an unprecedented $54.32 billion in 2023, reflecting a remarkable 17% year-over-year increase, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat).