Obtain your work permit in Turkey with professional legal support. Our immigration lawyers guide foreign nationals through the complete work permit application process, from employment contracts to final approval.
A work permit (çalışma izni) is essential for any foreign national who wishes to legally work in Turkey. The Turkish Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services processes all work permit applications, and the process can be complex for both employers and employees.
At Merve Bayrak Law Office, we provide comprehensive legal services for obtaining work permits in Turkey. Whether you're an international company hiring foreign talent or a foreign professional seeking employment, our experienced lawyers ensure your application meets all legal requirements.
Understanding work permit Turkey regulations is crucial to avoid rejections. Turkish labor law includes specific quotas, salary requirements, and documentation standards that must be precisely followed.
For foreign nationals employed by Turkish companies. Requires a valid job offer and employer sponsorship.
For foreigners who establish or invest in Turkish companies. Enables self-sponsored work authorization.
For independent professionals and consultants working with multiple clients in Turkey.
Turkey's version of a green card for highly qualified professionals. Offers indefinite work authorization.
Simplified work permit process for citizens of EU and EEA countries under association agreements.
Continued legal work authorization through timely renewal applications before expiration.
Secure a valid job offer from a Turkish employer. Employment contract must meet salary and benefit requirements.
Collect required documents including passport, diploma translations, CV, employment contract, and employer certificates.
Application submitted electronically through the Ministry's work permit system. Employer and employee applications are filed together.
Upon approval, enter Turkey with work visa and obtain your work permit card within 30 days of arrival.
An Indian software developer wanted to establish a tech consulting company in Istanbul and obtain his own work permit. He had no existing Turkish company and needed guidance on company formation.
Our team incorporated a limited liability company on his behalf, ensured paid-up capital compliance, and hired Turkish employees to meet quota requirements. We then filed his shareholder work permit application. Within 3 months, the company was operational and his work permit was approved, allowing him to legally work and manage his business in Turkey.
A German multinational transferred a senior manager to their Istanbul office. The company had difficulty navigating Turkey's labor market test requirements and salary thresholds.
We assisted the employer with compliance documentation, proving that no Turkish citizen could fill the position. Our lawyers prepared the labor market test evidence and handled the application process. The executive's work permit was approved within 6 weeks, enabling the company to retain their key personnel in Turkey.
