Living in Turkey
Middle East — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Ankara
Currency
TRY
Continent
Middle East
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Turkey.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Turkey
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Visa Free | 90 days |
| United States | Evisa | 90 days |
| India | Evisa | — |
| Brazil | Evisa | — |
| China | Evisa | — |
| Australia | Evisa | — |
| Morocco | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Egypt | Evisa | — |
| United Arab Emirates | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Saudi Arabia | Evisa | — |
Detailed visa guides for Turkey
Monthly costs
Istanbul
Rent (center)
550 USD/mo
Groceries
250 USD/mo
Transport
35 USD/mo
Est. Monthly Total
915 USD/mo
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Work permits
Turkey offers a Digital Nomad / Freelance visa option.
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Work Permit
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Employer-sponsored, 5 Turkish employees per foreigner
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Digital Nomad Visa
Duration: 1 year
Remote workers, tax-free if <183 days
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Citizenship by Investment
Duration: Permanent
USD 400,000 real estate or USD 500,000 bank deposit
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
15% – 40%
Social Security (Employee)
0.14%
Annual thresholds in TRY. Tech Visa for IT professionals. Turkish Lira volatility affects real rates.
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Insurance
SafetyWing
Nomad health insurance for your stay in Turkey. Monthly subscription, cancel anytime.
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Airalo
Turkey eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
Get an Airalo eSIM →Language
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