To get a work permit in Turkey, you do these three steps:
1 find a job in Turkey
3 your employer has applied for your work permit or working visa
All this can happen in Turkey or outside of Turkey. It will take you a few weeks to get your work permit once you apply.
Turkish nationals and nationals of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus do not need a work permit to work in Turkey. The rest, all other foreigners, need a work permit to work regularly in Turkey. You can look for a job in Turkey but, in most cases, you cannot get a work permit on your own.
To get a regular job in Turkey , you must first offer a job . An employer, or a consulting company, or an employment agency must apply for a work visa in your name, once they have decided to employ you.
How to get a work permit in Turkey?
Most work permits are issued by the Ministry of labor. T he Ministry of Economics issues permits for workers in free zones. The Ministry of National Education provides for educational employees. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism may also issue certain work permits. So try to understand, if you can, who you are applying to and which regional office. This can be useful if some procedures are delayed.
Your work permit is in the form of an ID card and will also be your residence permit. Below you can see what a work permit looks like.
Types of Work Permits
There are two main types of work permits: for a specific period and for an indefinite period. The first time you apply is probably a temporary work permit.
For a certain period
This is the type of work most visitors receive. The employee must have an employer for the work permit, and he is "dependent". Must be issued for one year. That should be expanded every year. After that, and subject to a 'certain period.' Application can be made from outside or inside Turkey for this work permit form.
Applying from outside Turkey
If you are outside of Turkey, you will want to get a regular job offer letter and/or contract first. Then, in coordination with your employer, you must submit a work visa application to a Turkish embassy or consulate in your home country or where you legally reside. Your application, and your employer's application, must occur within ten business days of each other. After the employer's application and your application are approved, you will get your work visa, which you will use to travel to Turkey, receive your work permit, and work. Learn more about applying for a work permit from outside Turkey .
Your passport, visa application form and a letter from your employer are the required documents for your application. Other documents must be submitted to the Turkish Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MLSS) by your employer within ten working days after your application.
The requirements and process are the same for an application from outside Turkey, except that you and your employer will make your applications directly to the Ministry of Labor and Social Security (Ministry of Labor and Social Security).
because there is no need for you to get a work visa (since you are already in Turkey). When you apply from within Turkey, your employer, and you, must submit your applications within six business days of each other. Learn more about applying for a work permit from within Turkey .
Category 2: Independent Work Permits for an indefinite period
This category of work permits is "independent," because you do not need to have a specific employer to obtain work permits. It is "indefinite" because it does not need to be updated every year. However, there are some reporting requirements. here are two types of independent, and indefinite, work permits.
Unlimited Work Permits
If you have legally worked in Turkey for at least five years, or legally resided in Turkey for at least eight years, without interruption, you are eligible to apply for an unlimited work permit. This type of work permit allows you to work for any employer you want, and to change from employer to employer without having to obtain a new work permit. Learn more about unlimited work permissions .
Independent Work permissions
This type of work permit is for entrepreneurs, who intend to establish a company in Turkey. You are allowed to work for six months to set up your company. Once your company is established, your work permit will be extended indefinitely. To be eligible, you must first have lived in Turkey for at least five years without interruption. There is no set "process" for this type of work permit, and it will require the submission of a business plan, among other documents, to the Ministry of Labor and Social Security. .
Your qualifications, that is your school or university degrees and your various professional development certificates
The complete application form for a work permit usually goes with four biometric passport photos.
Your employer will be asked to send a letter confirming your job offer to the Ministry of Turkey.
You can see the list of documents on the MLSS website ( http://www.csgb.gov.tr ). Applications are finalized by MLSS within thirty days at the latest. After your arrival in Turkey (before starting work), you must be registered with the local police department within one month to obtain the necessary residence permit.
Restricted Profession
Some professions can only be practiced by citizens of Turkey. This is:
Dentist, midwife, nurse, or pharmacist
veterinarian
Hospital Director
Lawyer
Notary Public
Security Guard
Sea Captain, Merman, Fisherman, or Diver
Customs Consultant.
Your Work Permit is for a single Employment only
If you get another job, you will need to get another work permit to work for your new employer.
Visa production
Work Permit Applications are finalized positively or negatively by the Ministry of Labor. Work Permits are equivalent to residence permits. Therefore, if a working permit is approved by the Ministry, the foreigner will be charged an Entry Visa Fee, Work Permit Certificate Fee, and Residence Fee by the Turkish consular offices.
It depends on how easy it is for you to find a regular job in Turkey.
Can a foreigner get a job in Turkey?
Yes, first look for a job in Turkey and then apply for a work permit with your employer.
Yes although it is quite difficult. And you can find a job without knowing any Turkish. Most employers will not require you to know Turkish. But it is also good to have a minimum vocabulary to understand what is happening around you.
It depends on where you applied, some regional offices may be more or busier than others. But it takes weeks normally for most of Turkey, rarely months in bigger cities like Instanbul or Ankara.
Working without a work permit
Someone can work for you without a work permit. Some Turkish people work without a proper contract.
If caught, you will likely lose your job and possibly even your residence permit. In some cases, you can be imprisoned for a short period of time, days or weeks, or sometimes months. And you can be banned from entering Turkey for up to five years. Your employer may face fines for hiring you.
You should always seek legal help if you find yourself in a situation like this.