Türkiye Tech Visa
Türkiye Tech Visa — Build, Live & Innovate at the Crossroads of Europe & Asia
Why choose Türkiye for your next tech chapter?
Strategic location
Operate in GMT+3 and reach clients from Berlin to Dubai within four hours of flight time.
Rich talent & culture
Tap into 230 universities, 1 000 R&D centres and a vibrant startup scene—then unwind with Türkiye’s legendary food and coastlines.
Fast-lane migration
The Türkiye Tech Visa removes much of the usual red tape, letting founders and senior specialists land, launch and scale in weeks, not months.
Who can apply?
- Start-up Founders with an innovative, tech-based business plan
- High-Skill Tech Talent (engineers, data scientists, product leaders) able to create demonstrable value
Headline benefits
| Perk | What it means in practice |
|---|---|
| 3-year work permit | Focus on building, not annual renewals. Team members qualify too. |
| Family-friendly residency | Spouse & dependent children included under a simplified process. |
| Tax exemptions | No income or corporate tax on R&D profits inside technoparks; zero VAT on many imports. |
| Free public healthcare | Full SGK coverage from day one of the work permit. |
| Technopark offices | Subsidised lab & co-working space in 80+ innovation zones country-wide. |
| VC & project finance | Access to TÜBİTAK grants, KOSGEB seed funding and a network of local VCs. |
| Mentoring & concierge | Dedicated advisors for relocation, compliance and market entry. |
Application at a glance
- Submit an expression of interest on turkiyetechvisa.gov.tr.
- Upload pitch deck / CV plus proof of funds or employment offer.
- Receive pre-approval letter from the Ministry of Industry & Technology.
- Apply for the Tech Visa work visa at your nearest Turkish consulate.
- Register locally within 20 days of arrival and collect your three-year permit.
Pros & watch-outs
| ✅ Pros | ⚠️ Considerations |
|---|---|
| Long permit duration | Currently non-renewable; you must upgrade to standard work permit or citizenship routes after 3 years. |
| Generous tax breaks | You must locate inside an approved technopark/R&D zone to claim them. |
| Family inclusion | Adult children & parents need separate residence routes. |
| Healthcare covered | Private insurance still recommended for faster English-language care. |
Typical profile of successful applicants
- SaaS/AI founders seeking a cost-efficient EMEA base
- Senior engineers moving regional R&D to Türkiye’s technoparks
- Scale-ups relocating part of their team to access grants & talent
- Deep-tech researchers commercialising university IP
Ready to make Türkiye your launchpad? Start the process at turkiyetechvisa.gov.tr and join the nation’s next wave of tech creators.