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In a special promotional campaign offering visas for “digital nomads”, the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism invites foreign remote workers to conduct trade in Turke, making Istanbul and Dalaman in the Mediterranean region a prime location of interest. The spotlight was on.
Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Authority (TGA), an affiliated agency of the ministry, has broadened its horizons by accepting “digital nomads” (foreign employees freed from the shackles of residency obligations) through the “Go Türkiye” portal.
“How about working in Istanbul while exploring the crossroads of empire? How about relaxing while working on Dalaman’s golden sands and turquoise waters? Working in Dalaman and meeting dynamic people? How about enjoying the vibrant nightlife? [the western province of] Izmir? “An ancient city with thousands of years of history, a unique cove hidden in the forest, a turquoise sea, a dynamic people, a bustling city… Turkiye has it all,” reads the promotional script.
This statement emphasizes the country’s status as one of the world’s leading countries, with its natural and historical treasures, as well as economic advantages and advanced infrastructure services, and does not want to be tied to any office. He emphasized that it provides ample opportunities for “digital nomads.”
A special application platform has been created for remote workers to ensure visa facilitation, so application requirements include being between the ages of 21 and 55 and documents proving your status as a “digital nomad” Includes submissions.
Additional prerequisites for this special visa include a college degree and a monthly income of $3,000 or $36,000 annually.
Applicants who meet the conditions will be given a “digital nomad identity card” that will be used as a reference when applying for a visa at a visa center or consulate in Turkey.
The portal also features a section titled “Discoveries and Work in Istanbul,” which describes the city as a “historic nexus where the paths of ancient civilizations intersect.”
“Why not work from Istanbul, discover the wonders of this magnificent city and become a resident of this vast metropolis?”
Meanwhile, Istanbul has made it into the top 10 for the first time in the prestigious ranking of Europe’s best cities.
The continent’s top destinations were evaluated by Resonance Consultancy, taking into account a number of indicators including TripAdvisor reviews, education and employment opportunities, and more.
The report scrutinized over 180 cities with over 500,000 people to determine Europe’s top 100 cities to live, visit and invest in.
London maintained its top spot for the second year in a row, while Istanbul came in 9th place.
