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Residence permits and where to live — the decisions to make before you land.
Written by the Smileys team, not professional advice. These guides explain how things work in practice; they are not legal, immigration, tax or medical advice. Where a guide links official sources, those set the current requirements.
Residence & Legal
Working Remotely from Türkiye: Digital Nomad Visa, Work Permissions, Tax & Social Security
Türkiye’s Digital Nomad visa step by step — the 36 eligible countries, the certificate, what a consulate asks for, the six-month permit — plus work permits, tax residence, employer approval and social security.
Links official sources Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Residence & Legal
Entering Türkiye: Visa-Free Stays, e-Visas and the 90/180 Rule
Whether you need a visa, how the 90/180 rule counts your days, e-Visa pitfalls, passport validity, the Digital Nomad route, staying longer, and what overstaying costs.
Links official sources Last reviewed 23 October 2026
Residence & Legal
Residence Permit (Ikamet): Your first application, without the panic
The Short-Term Residence Permit (Kısa Dönem İkamet İzni) is the residence permit most expats apply for first. You complete your application online through the official e-İkamet system, prepare your documents, attend your appointment at the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management (Göç İdaresi), and wait for a decision. Check you qualify for the permit type that fits your purpose, apply before your lawful stay runs out, and hand in a complete file.
Links official sources Last reviewed 23 October 2026