Turkey Introduces Digital Nomad Visa
The Turkish government announced the introduction of the Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) and its prerequisites on April 23, 2024.
While the concept of the DNV has been in the works for some time, its necessity became more apparent as the government began tightening regulations on tourist residency permits. Ece Selin Temel, a Turkish immigration lawyer, noted that inquiries about a Turkish DNV had been frequent among her clients for years. Previously, the tourist residency permit had served as a makeshift DNV due to its accessibility.
However, with a shift in the government’s approach to immigration and a decline in tourist residency approvals, the establishment of a distinct visa for digital nomads became imperative. Temel emphasized that digital nomadism differs from traditional relocation migration and requires specific criteria such as a safe environment, robust internet infrastructure, and reasonable living costs.
She anticipates that a dedicated DNV program with simplified application and renewal processes will attract genuine digital nomads seeking stability and convenience.
Turkey has been undergoing significant changes in its immigration policies, with a notable decrease in tourist residency approvals and the implementation of nationality-specific restrictions. Ahmet Şener, Managing Partner at Smart Citizenship, anticipated the introduction of a new visa route following the government’s revocation of numerous touristic residencies.
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