The result is not a final decision but a careful estimate: the official eligibility decision rests with the Migration Authority, and criteria and fees can change. The tool points you to a lawyer who can handle the application.
Digital nomad permit: who qualifies?
Turkey's digital nomad program is aimed at people working remotely for an employer or clients abroad. The key requirements are:
- Age 21–55.
- University (bachelor's) degree.
- The work/employer must be outside Turkey (companies based in Turkey are excluded).
- Minimum income of ~3,000 USD/month (around 36,000 USD/year).
- A valid passport (valid for ≥6 months from arrival) and, in practice, usually health insurance with at least 30,000 USD coverage.
How to apply (3 steps)
The process is more than a single visa:
- 1. Apply online through the GoTürkiye digital nomad platform → you receive a Digital Nomad Identification Certificate.
- 2. With that certificate, obtain a digital nomad visa from a Turkish consulate abroad (this step can be skipped if you are already legally present in Turkey).
- 3. In Turkey, this is converted into a one-year short-term residence permit (renewable).
A lawyer can handle these steps and the e-ikamet (e-residence) process on your behalf.
Short-term residence (property route)
Foreigners who own residential property in Turkey can obtain short-term residence. The current rules are:
- As a rule, the property must be worth at least 200,000 USD (since October 2023, nationwide), and the value must be documented with a CMB-licensed valuation report.
- As of 2026, health insurance must be from a company licensed in Turkey (foreign/open-market policies are not accepted).
- A registered address (title deed or lease agreement) is required.
What changed in 2026?
The residence rules for foreigners have tightened significantly:
- Tourism-purpose residence renewals are largely being refused; a genuine ground (property, employment, study, etc.) and sufficient financial means are now required.
- Health insurance is now required to be Turkey-licensed.
- Some neighborhoods are closed to new registrations due to the concentration of foreign residents.
- Applications are 100% digital (e-ikamet); fees and document charges changed in 2026 and remain volatile — the current amount should be confirmed at the time of application.
What should an applicant abroad do?
Most steps can be handled remotely. By granting a Turkish lawyer a power of attorney, eligibility confirmation, document preparation and the e-ikamet application are done on your behalf. If your situation is unclear, get in touch and we will determine the right route together.
The thresholds this checker applies
| Figure | Applies |
|---|---|
| Digital-nomad permit — age range | 21–55 |
| Digital-nomad permit — minimum monthly income | 3,000 USD / month |
| Property-based short-term residence — minimum value | 200,000 USD |
These figures are set by statute or regulation and change. Deadlines run from service or from the day you learned of the harm, and can be suspended or interrupted — the table is a map, not a calculation of your own deadline.
Frequently asked questions
Does this tool give legal advice?
No. This tool is an informational estimate; the official eligibility decision belongs to the Migration Authority. Criteria and fees can change. Consult a lawyer for a binding assessment.
What is the income requirement for a digital nomad?
As a rule, income of roughly 3,000 USD per month (around 36,000 USD per year) is required and must be documented. This threshold has not changed since the program launched in 2024, but confirm the current position before applying.
Is a university degree mandatory?
Yes, a university (bachelor's) degree or graduation certificate is among the core requirements of the digital nomad program. The diploma may need to be apostilled and translated.
What property value is needed for short-term residence?
For residence through the property route, the property value must, as a rule, be at least 200,000 USD and be documented with a CMB-licensed valuation report. This is determined by the official valuation, independent of the sale price.
Is health insurance I bought abroad valid?
As of 2026, health insurance for a residence permit must be from a company licensed in Turkey; foreign or open-market policies are mostly not accepted. For a digital nomad application, however, an internationally covered policy (usually ≥30,000 USD) is requested.
Can I renew my residence as a tourist?
Tourism-purpose residence renewals were heavily restricted in 2026 and are refused at high rates in many provinces. A route based on a genuine ground (property, employment, family, study, etc.) and sufficient financial means is generally more secure.
Do I need to come to Turkey to apply?
Most steps can be handled remotely with a power of attorney. The digital nomad visa can be obtained from a consulate abroad; if you are already legally present in Turkey, some steps are completed online. Your lawyer follows the process on your behalf.
