{"id":4183,"date":"2024-10-07T17:36:20","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T17:36:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hanpartners.net\/?p=4183"},"modified":"2024-10-07T17:36:20","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T17:36:20","slug":"work-permit-application-process-in-turkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hanpartners.net\/en\/work-permit-application-process-in-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"Work Permit Application Process in Turkey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work Permit Application Process in Turkey offers significant opportunities for international workers, attracting many individuals from around the world. However, before you can start working, you must navigate through complex legal procedures to obtain a work permit. This article provides detailed information on the process of applying for a work permit, the requirements, and the essentials to ensure a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.goc.gov.tr\/work-permit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smooth application process<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hanpartners.net\/en\/work-permit-application-process-in-turkey\/#1_Introduction_to_Work_Permit_in_Turkey\" >1. Introduction to Work Permit in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hanpartners.net\/en\/work-permit-application-process-in-turkey\/#2_Criteria_for_Work_Permit_Application\" >2. Criteria for Work Permit Application<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hanpartners.net\/en\/work-permit-application-process-in-turkey\/#21_General_Requirements\" >2.1 General Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hanpartners.net\/en\/work-permit-application-process-in-turkey\/#22_Fees_and_Wages\" >2.2 Fees and Wages<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hanpartners.net\/en\/work-permit-application-process-in-turkey\/#3_Required_Documents_for_Application\" >3. Required Documents for Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hanpartners.net\/en\/work-permit-application-process-in-turkey\/#4_Work_Permit_Application_Process\" >4. Work Permit Application Process<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hanpartners.net\/en\/work-permit-application-process-in-turkey\/#41_Employer_Registration\" >4.1 Employer Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hanpartners.net\/en\/work-permit-application-process-in-turkey\/#42_Work_Permit_Application\" >4.2 Work Permit Application<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hanpartners.net\/en\/work-permit-application-process-in-turkey\/#5_Types_of_Work_Permit_Applications\" >5. Types of Work Permit Applications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hanpartners.net\/en\/work-permit-application-process-in-turkey\/#6_Legal_Provisions_for_Work_Permit_in_Turkey\" >6. Legal Provisions for Work Permit in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hanpartners.net\/en\/work-permit-application-process-in-turkey\/#7_Professional_Help_for_Work_Permit_Application\" >7. Professional Help for Work Permit Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hanpartners.net\/en\/work-permit-application-process-in-turkey\/#8_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >8. Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hanpartners.net\/en\/work-permit-application-process-in-turkey\/#9_Conclusion\" >9. Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hanpartners.net\/en\/work-permit-application-process-in-turkey\/#10_Resources\" >10. Resources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Introduction_to_Work_Permit_in_Turkey\"><\/span><b>1. Introduction to Work Permit in Turkey<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A work permit is a legal authorization that gives foreigners the right to work in Turkey. It is issued by the Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Services and is a requirement for all foreigners who wish to work legally in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Criteria_for_Work_Permit_Application\"><\/span><b>2. Criteria for Work Permit Application<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_General_Requirements\"><\/span><b>2.1 General Requirements<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several criteria that applicants and their prospective employers must meet. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employing at least five Turkish citizens in the workplace.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The foreigner requesting the permit must be a company partner with at least 20 percent of the capital share, not less than 40,000 TL.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The paid-up capital of the workplace must be at least TL 100,000, gross sales must be at least TL 800,000, or the export amount of the last year must be at least USD 250,000.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Fees_and_Wages\"><\/span><b>2.2 Fees and Wages<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wage declared by the employer must be compatible with the duties and competence of the foreigner. The minimum wage for different job categories varies, with senior managers, pilots, and engineers earning 6.5 times the minimum wage, while foreigners employed in domestic services must earn at least the minimum wage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Required_Documents_for_Application\"><\/span><b>3. Required Documents for Application<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain documents are required for the work permit application. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An employment contract signed by the employer and the foreigner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A copy of the foreigner&#8217;s passport.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A copy of the Diploma or Temporary Graduation Certificate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documents proving the financial capability of the organization.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different sectors require specific documents. For instance, foreigners working in private education institutions need a professional competence document from the Ministry of National Education.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Work_Permit_Application_Process\"><\/span><b>4. Work Permit Application Process<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The work permit application process consists of two stages.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"41_Employer_Registration\"><\/span><b>4.1 Employer Registration<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before applying for a work permit, the employer must register on the e-permit system. The registration can be made by the e-declaration user registered in the SSI of the workplace and with the e-declaration user&#8217;s own electronic signature.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"42_Work_Permit_Application\"><\/span><b>4.2 Work Permit Application<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After completing the employer registration, the work permit application can be started. It can be done domestically if the foreigner has a valid residence permit for at least six (6) months or internationally through a work visa applied at the foreign representative of the Republic of Turkey.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Types_of_Work_Permit_Applications\"><\/span><b>5. Types of Work Permit Applications<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several types of work permit applications, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domestic First Application<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overseas First Application<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Protection Application<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary Protection Application<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extension Application<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Legal_Provisions_for_Work_Permit_in_Turkey\"><\/span><b>6. Legal Provisions for Work Permit in Turkey<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The work permit process in Turkey is governed by several laws, including Law no 6735, 4875, 6458, 5901, and 2547. These laws provide the legal framework for the issuance, extension, and revocation of work permits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Professional_Help_for_Work_Permit_Application\"><\/span><b>7. Professional Help for Work Permit Application<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigating through the complexities of the work permit application process can be challenging. At Han &amp; Partners Law Firm, our team of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hanpartners.net\/en\/english-speaking-lawyers-in-istanbul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English-speaking lawyers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provide professional legal help to ensure a smooth application process. Our services include providing advice on the requirements, assisting with document preparation, and representing clients throughout the application process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hanpartners.net\/en\/work-permit-application-lawyers-in-istanbul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work Permit Application Lawyers in \u0130stanbul<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>8. Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>What is the validity period of a work permit in Turkey?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The validity period of a work permit varies depending on the type of permit issued. Generally, the initial work permit is valid for one year. After the first year, it can be extended for up to three years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Can I apply for a work permit while in Turkey?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can apply for a work permit while in Turkey if you have a valid residence permit for at least six months.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Can my employer apply for a work permit on my behalf?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, your employer can apply for a work permit on your behalf. However, you will need to provide all the necessary documents for the application.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Conclusion\"><\/span><b>9. Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applying for a work permit in Turkey can be a complex process, but with the right information and professional help, it can be made easier. At<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hanpartners.net\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Han &amp; Partners Law Firm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we are committed to providing expert legal services to assist you throughout the process. Contact us today for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Resources\"><\/span><b>10. Resources<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For further reading and information, consider the following resources:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hanpartners.net\/en\/resident-permit-application-lawyers-in-istanbul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residence Permit Application Lawyers in Istanbul<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hanpartners.net\/en\/apostille-in-turkey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apostille in Turkey<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hanpartners.net\/en\/recognition-of-foreign-court-decisions-in-turkey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognition of Foreign Court Decisions in Turkey<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hanpartners.net\/en\/company-establishment-in-turkey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Company Establishment in Turkey<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hanpartners.net\/en\/turkish-citizenship-by-investment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkish Citizenship by Investment<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These resources provide additional insights into the legal landscape in Turkey and will aid those looking to work or establish a business in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Work Permit Application Process in Turkey offers significant opportunities for international workers, attracting many individuals from around the world. 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