CONDITIONS FOR FOREIGNERS TO OBTAIN A WORK PERMIT IN TURKEY

Work permit for foreigners in Turkey They must follow certain legal processes to get it. A work permit is a document that foreigners must obtain in order to work in Turkey in accordance with the law.

Below is summarized the necessary information regarding the work permit of foreigners in Turkey:

Types of Work Permits

1. Work Permit:

– It is a general work permit that is required for foreigners to work in a job. A work permit is associated with a specific employer and covers working under that employer only.

2. Independent Work Permit:

– It is issued for foreigners who want to start their own business. However, they must meet certain conditions in order to obtain this permit.

3. Short-Term Work Permit:

– It is issued to work temporarily for a certain period of time. For example, situations such as working temporarily in the Turkish branch of a company abroad are included in this scope.

The Process of Obtaining a Work Permit

1. Employer Application:

– For foreigners who want to work in a job in Turkey, the employer must apply to the relevant Ministry of Education and Research. The employer must indicate that he wants to employ foreign workers and submit the necessary documents.

2. Required Documents:

– Identity documents of the employer and the foreigner (passport or ID),

– Employment contract,

– Documents showing the occupational or educational status of the foreign worker,

– Documents showing the financial status of the employer (for example, tax plate),

– Work permit application form.

3. Application Review:

– The application is reviewed by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security of the Republic of Turkey. If the applicants’ documents are found suitable, a work permit is issued.

Work Permit Extension

– Work permits of foreigners are issued for a certain period of time. Since the duration of the permit is limited, it is necessary to apply for an extension before the end of this period.

– It is important that the documents required for the extension application are complete.

Exceptions

– Education and Internship: Students may need a work permit to do an internship or study. Students are granted restricted work permits for a certain period of time.

– International Protection Status: International protection holders must meet certain conditions in order to obtain a work permit in Turkey.

Work Permit Violation

– Working without permission in Turkey may be subject to heavy legal sanctions. It is possible for foreigners to face sanctions such as deportation or fines if they work without a work permit.

We provide professional services with nearly 20 years of experience in Foreigners Citizenship law.

As Terlemez Law Firm, some of the services we offer to our Domestic and Foreign Clients within the scope of Foreigners Citizenship law with our expert lawyers;

• Obtaining work permits for foreigners in Turkey,
• Making residence permit and residence permit extension applications for foreigners who want to live in Turkey, making, following up and finalizing the work permit extension application,
• Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments,
• Within the scope of the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901, the application procedures of the persons who want to leave the Turkish Citizenship with the decision of the competent authority are carried out, followed up and finalized, etc.
• Managing golden visa and world citizenship processes, following and managing complex administrative procedures,
• Consultancy in the execution of title deed correction transactions of foreigners, tax exemption and tax incentives and management of investment processes and bank account opening transactions from start to finish
• Making, following and concluding the transactions of foreigners regarding inheritance law, etc.
• Transactions of real estate purchased or rented in Turkey,
• Divorce cases of foreigners,