Turkey Entry Portal 2026

Irish citizens benefit from a visa-free regime for short-term visits to Turkey.

• Stay Duration: You can stay for up to **90 days** within any 180-day period without a visa.
• Passport Validity: Your Irish passport must be valid for at least **6 months** from the date of entry and **3 months** beyond your departure.
• ID Card Policy: Unlike some EU nations, Irish citizens **must** use a passport for entry. Irish National ID cards are not currently accepted for Turkey immigration.
• Proof of Funds: Border officers may occasionally ask for proof of sufficient funds (approx. $50 per day) and a return ticket.

Turkey officially launched its Digital Nomad visa for EU and Irish citizens wishing to work remotely.

• Income Threshold: You must prove a minimum monthly income of **USD 3,000** or an annual income of **USD 36,000**.
• Eligibility: Open to Irish citizens aged **21 to 55** who hold a university degree.
• Process: First, obtain a *Digital Nomad Identification Certificate* via the **GoTürkiye** portal, then apply at the Turkish consulate.
• Taxation: If you stay longer than 183 days, you may be considered a tax resident and subject to income tax on worldwide income.

For stays exceeding 90 days, you must apply for a residence permit (*Ikamet*) online.

• 2026 Card Fee: The mandatory residence permit card fee for 2026 is **964 TL**.
• Single Entry Fee: If you enter without a specific residency visa, a single-entry visa fee of **9,376.40 TL** applies during your first application.
• Health Insurance: Valid private health insurance covering the entire duration of the permit is mandatory.
• Application: Must be initiated via the **e-Ikamet** system before your 90-day visa-free stay expires.

Turkey enforces strict transparency for currency and specific consumables in 2026.

• Tobacco Limit: Up to **600 cigarettes** (approx. 3 cartons) can be brought duty-free.
• Alcohol: 1 litre for beverages over 22% ABV; 2 litres for those 22% ABV or lower.
• Currency: No limit on import, but you must declare cash exceeding **USD 10,000** when leaving Turkey.
• Medication: Carry a prescription for personal meds. Some medications common in Ireland require local Turkish approval if brought in bulk.