Legal support from a lawyer in the process of obtaining a work permit in Turkey

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What permits do foreigners need when applying for a job in Turkey?

• Work visa.
• Working resolution.

The difference is that a work visa is issued at the Consulate in the applicant’s country of residence and then pasted into the passport, after which a work permit must be obtained in Turkey. A work permit is issued directly in Turkey if you have a Turkish residence permit.

Who handles the work permit or work visa?

According to Turkish labor law, the employer is responsible for issuing a work permit in Turkey or a work visa, and a potential candidate for work in Turkey provides the necessary documents.

What is the procedure for obtaining a work permit in Turkey?

1. If a foreigner has a residence permit in Turkey valid for at least 6 months, he can obtain a work permit in Turkey.
2. The employer submits the application and the necessary package of documents directly to the Ministry of Labor in Turkey.
3. The response usually arrives within 30-90 days, then the employee receives a work permit in the form of a plastic card.

What is the procedure for obtaining a work visa through the Turkish consulate in the applicant’s country?

1. The employer sends the originals of the employment contract and other necessary documents to the applicant.
2. The applicant personally applies to the Turkish Consulate and submits a complete package of documents.
3. The applicant receives a reference number.
4. Based on the reference number, the employer submits documents to the Ministry of Labor within 10 days
5. Consideration of the application may take about 30-90 working days, after which the Ministry of Labor sends a notification of the decision.
6. If the answer is positive, the applicant will have a work visa pasted into his passport

What types of contracts are provided for in Turkish law when applying for a job in Turkey?

• Employment contract for temporary or permanent work.
• An employment contract concluded for a definite or indefinite period.
• Part-time employment contract.
• Employment contract for on-call work.