Law No. 4817: Work permit processes for foreigners in Türkiye.
Permit Types
- Permanent work permit (1-3 years)
- Indefinite work permit (after 8 years of work)
- Independent work permit
- Blue card
Application Conditions
- Employer request (From Türkiye)
- 1 foreigner per 5 Turkish citizen workers (proportion)
- Field of expertise of the foreigner
- Minimum salary requirement
Process
- Employer Online application to the Ministry of Labor and Social Security
- Documents (education, health, registry)
- Inspection (usually 30 day)
- Permit card
- Work visa application
Exceptions (No Permit Required)
- Acquiring citizenship through investment
- Academic personnel (university)
- Officials of foreign capital company
- Certain professional athletes
- Artistic performance (limited period)
Indefinite Work Permit
- 8 years of legal work + 8 years of legal stay
- Salary twice the minimum wage
- Turkish proficiency
Supreme Court/Council of State
The Council of State states that work permit rejection decisions should be based on "objective reason", 5% of the job It embraces flexibility depending on its nature.
Foreigners law lawyer is recommended.