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ARTICLE · 03 OCTOBER 2024

Dıgıtal Nomad Status (DNS) In Turkey

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The Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) is a popular new visa program in many countries. Turkey has now initiated its own program to offer an opportunity for remote workers...

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Maria Lianides Çelebi
Maria Lianides Çelebi
Tuğçe Işikara Törtop
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Metin Ertürk
Metin Ertürk

The Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) is a popular new visa program in many countries. Turkey has now initiated its own program to offer an opportunity for remote workers to live and work in the country under certain conditions for a temporary period. This new visa category was promoted by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism as of April 2024. This article outlines the steps to obtain Digital Nomad Status and provides an overview of the eligibility criteria but is not intended as specific legal advice.

Eligibility

Those foreigners considering taking advantage of this program to stay in Turkey while continuing remote work must meet certain conditions. For the certificate, visa and residence permit stage, applicants must evidence that:

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