Turkey
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Overview
Capital
Ankara
Currency
TRY
Continent
Middle East
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
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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