{"id":4187,"date":"2024-10-07T17:39:25","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T17:39:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hanpartners.net\/?p=4187"},"modified":"2024-10-07T17:39:25","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T17:39:25","slug":"turkish-work-permit-rejection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hanpartners.net\/en\/turkish-work-permit-rejection\/","title":{"rendered":"Turkish Work Permit Rejection: How to Object and Proceed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigating the legal landscape of employment after the applicant got Turkish Work Permit Rejection is difficult and a race against time. One such country where foreign nationals might face such a situation is Turkey. This guide aims to provide you with a thorough understanding of the Turkish work permit rejection process, how to handle it, and the subsequent steps to be taken.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 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\/turkish-work-permit-rejection\/#Understanding_Work_Permit_Application_in_Turkey\" >Understanding Work Permit Application 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\/turkish-work-permit-rejection\/#Reasons_for_Turkish_Work_Permit_Rejection\" >Reasons for Turkish Work Permit Rejection<\/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\/turkish-work-permit-rejection\/#Professions_Prohibited_to_Foreigners\" >Professions Prohibited to Foreigners<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hanpartners.net\/en\/turkish-work-permit-rejection\/#What_to_Do_In_Case_of_Turkish_Work_Permit_Rejection\" >What to Do In Case of Turkish Work Permit Rejection?<\/a><\/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\/turkish-work-permit-rejection\/#Turkish_Work_Permit_Rejection_for_Foreign_Employers\" >Turkish Work Permit Rejection for Foreign Employers<\/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\/turkish-work-permit-rejection\/#Temporary_Protection_for_Foreigners\" >Temporary Protection for Foreigners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hanpartners.net\/en\/turkish-work-permit-rejection\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hanpartners.net\/en\/turkish-work-permit-rejection\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Work_Permit_Application_in_Turkey\"><\/span><b>Understanding Work Permit Application in Turkey<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before delving into the rejection process, it&#8217;s crucial to understand the application process itself. The Ministry of Labor and Social Security handles the evaluation of work permit applications for foreigners as per the principles and procedures in Turkish Code called<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mevzuat.gov.tr\/mevzuat?MevzuatNo=6735&amp;MevzuatTur=1&amp;MevzuatTertip=5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the International Labor Law No. 6735<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The applications are reviewed by the General Directorate of International Labor Force, resulting in either acceptance or rejection. The employer receives the results of the application via email.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Han &amp; Partners Law Firm, we provide extensive and Step-by-Step legal service in<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hanpartners.net\/en\/work-permit-application-process-in-turkey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work Permit Application Process in Turkey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for our clients.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_for_Turkish_Work_Permit_Rejection\"><\/span><b>Reasons for Turkish Work Permit Rejection<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rejection of a work permit application can happen due to a variety of reasons. Some of the common reasons include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applications that don&#8217;t align with the International Labor Policy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applications made with forged documents and information<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insufficient reasons provided by the employer for hiring foreigners<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applications made for occupations that are prohibited for foreigners<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreigners lacking the required qualifications and expertise for the job<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case any of these conditions are met, the Ministry holds the right to reject the application.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professions_Prohibited_to_Foreigners\"><\/span><b>Professions Prohibited to Foreigners<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain professions in Turkey are strictly reserved for Turkish citizens. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advocacy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notary public<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dentistry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterinary Medicine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responsible Manager in Private Hospitals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security Guard<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customs Brokerage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tourist Guidance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_In_Case_of_Turkish_Work_Permit_Rejection\"><\/span><b>What to Do In Case of Turkish Work Permit Rejection?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon reviewing the application,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/calismaizni.gov.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Ministry of Labor and Social Security<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> notified the applicant about the decision. If the decision is negative, the foreigner or his employer is notified of the rejection of the work permit or extension application.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An objection against the decision can be made within 30 days from the notification of the refusal decision to the relevant person. If the objection is also rejected, administrative remedies can be sought.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>You can contact<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/hanpartners.net\/en\/work-permit-application-lawyers-in-istanbul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>our team of Work Permit Lawyers<\/b><\/a><b> who are experienced and specialized in Turkish immigration laws and can assist you with the entire work permit rejection process.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turkish_Work_Permit_Rejection_for_Foreign_Employers\"><\/span><b>Turkish Work Permit Rejection for Foreign Employers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign employers also need to understand the process of work permit application and the possibilities of rejection. If the foreigner is a manager\/partner in a limited company, a board member of a joint-stock company, or a managing partner of a limited partnership divided into shares, they can work in Turkey after obtaining a work permit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, certain criteria need to be met, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The company must have a paid-up capital of at least 100,000 TL or gross sales of at least 800,000 TL.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The foreign partner applying for the permit must have a minimum of 20% share in the capital, not less than 40,000 TL.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Temporary_Protection_for_Foreigners\"><\/span><b>Temporary Protection for Foreigners<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreigners under temporary protection cannot work in Turkey without a work permit. The conditions for applying for a work permit under temporary protection include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The foreigner must have a temporary protection ID and a foreigner ID number.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The work permit application must be made within six months of temporary protection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The foreigner must apply for a work permit in the province where they are granted the right to stay under temporary protection.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>What happens if my Turkish work permit application is rejected?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your application is rejected, you will be notified by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security. You can file an objection within 30 days from the notification of the refusal decision.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Can I work in Turkey without a work permit?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, working in Turkey without a work permit is prohibited. The work permit must be obtained before starting work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>What are the common reasons for Turkish work permit rejection?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main reasons include applications that don&#8217;t align with the International Labor Policy, applications made with forged documents and information, insufficient reasons provided by the employer for hiring foreigners, and applications made for occupations that are prohibited for foreigners.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Can I reapply if my Turkish work permit application is rejected?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can reapply for a work permit after your initial application is rejected. However, it&#8217;s important to address the issues that led to the rejection in your initial application.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Can I get Turkish citizenship through investment?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, foreign nationals can acquire Turkish citizenship through various investment routes, such as buying real estate, making a capital investment, creating jobs, depositing money in Turkish banks, buying government bonds, and investing in real estate investment funds.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigating the Turkish work permit rejection process can be complicated, and professional legal help is often necessary. At Han &amp; Partners Law Firm, we have an experienced team of attorneys who can assist you in this process. Our services extend to a wide array of legal fields, ensuring that we can provide comprehensive assistance.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hanpartners.net\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today to learn more about our services.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Navigating the legal landscape of employment after the applicant got Turkish Work Permit Rejection is difficult and a race against time. One such country where foreign nationals might face such a situation is Turkey. 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