Türkiye's digital nomad visa is open to Americans aged 21 to 55 with a university degree and at least $3,000 a month from remote work for companies or clients outside Türkiye.
Checked against the sources at the end on November 2, 2026. This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules and fees change, so confirm with the official source before you apply.
At a glance
| Item | What to know |
|---|---|
| Visit first | 90 days in any 180, visa-free for Americans since 2024 |
| Route for remote workers | Digital nomad visa (GoTürkiye) |
| Money you need to show | At least $3,000 a month ($36,000 a year) from employment or self-employment outside Türkiye. Ages 21 to 55, with a university degree |
| Length | 1 year, renewable |
| Government fees | Set by the consulate and visa center; check the current fee |
| Timeline | About 4 to 6 weeks |
| Where you apply | Online with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (GoTürkiye) for a digital nomad certificate, then at a Turkish consulate or visa center in the US |
| Family | Family members apply separately for dependent or other residence permits |
| Long-term residence | Long-term residence after 8 years of continuous residence |
| US taxes | Still due every year. See our US taxes and banking guide |
Who qualifies
Türkiye's digital nomad visa is open to Americans aged 21 to 55 with a university degree and at least $3,000 a month from remote work for companies or clients outside Türkiye.
- Remote employees of companies outside Türkiye: yes.
- Freelancers and business owners: yes.
- Income: At least $3,000 a month ($36,000 a year) from employment or self-employment outside Türkiye. Ages 21 to 55, with a university degree. That's about $3,000 a month.
Open question: Türkiye has not published the fee in dollars for US applicants.
Documents
Order US documents first: apostilles and FBI checks are the slowest part.
- Passport valid 6+ months
- University diploma
- Employment contract or client contracts outside Türkiye
- Proof of $3,000+ monthly income
- Digital nomad certificate from GoTürkiye
- Health insurance
Step by step from the US
- Check your numbers against the rule above, using the last 6 to 12 months of income.
- Order US documents: FBI background check, apostilles and translations where needed.
- Apply: Online with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (GoTürkiye) for a digital nomad certificate, then at a Turkish consulate or visa center in the US.
- Buy health insurance that meets the requirement for your whole stay.
- Arrive and register your address and any residence card on time.
Taxes
- 183 days or more in a year can make you a Turkish tax resident, taxed on worldwide income
- The US-Türkiye tax treaty applies
- No US-Türkiye totalization agreement
- US citizens still file a US return every year. The foreign earned income exclusion is up to $132,900 for 2026; the foreign tax credit is the alternative. See our US taxes guide.
Common mistakes
- The age limit is strict: 21 to 55
- Inflation is high, so local prices change fast
- Register your address after you arrive
Where to live in Türkiye
Our city guides cover costs in dollars, neighborhoods, live weather and the time difference: Istanbul · Antalya · Izmir · Bodrum.
Moving with a partner or kids? See Moving abroad with family.
Sources
Checked on November 2, 2026. Where sources disagree, we say so above.
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