The work permit document is valid for the specified profession, workplace, and workplace address shown in the document. Any violation of these terms is considered a legal offense under the Illegal Employment of Foreigners Law.
According to Law No. 5510 on Social Security and Health Insurance, all social security obligations for foreign workers must be fulfilled within 30 days of receiving the work permit. Failure to comply may result in an administrative fine imposed by the Social Security Corporation.
This work permit document was granted in accordance with the “Employment of Foreigners Under Temporary Protection” regulation, which came into effect after its announcement in Official Gazette No. 29594 on 15/1/2016. It is important to note that this document does not replace the residence document.
The Ministry of Labor and Social Security communicates the personal data and work permit information of foreign workers to the Ministry of Interior, the relevant governorate, the Social Security Corporation, and other relevant government institutions through the Internet.
Foreign workers with a work permit are prohibited from engaging in professions exclusively reserved for Turkish citizens, unless stated otherwise. Foreigners practicing engineering or architecture must also register their information with the relevant Chamber of Professions within one month of receiving the work permit document.
According to Law No. 6735, in the event of terminating the employment contract with a foreign worker for any reason, the Ministry of Labor and Social Security must be notified within 15 days. Failure to notify the Ministry may result in an administrative fine imposed on the employer, in accordance with the same law.
The application for work permit renewal must be submitted prior to the expiration of the current work permit. The renewal application can be submitted up to two months before the permit’s expiry date.
Foreign workers who obtain work permits in a province different from the one in which they are registered with the Immigration Department must apply to the Directorate of Immigration Management in the province where they are currently working within a maximum of ten days after being notified of the work permit.
According to Law No. 3458 on the profession of engineering and architecture, foreign workers who obtained work permits based on this document are prohibited from working in the fields of engineering, architecture, or city planning. They are also not allowed to make decisions or sign any documents related to these professions.
Individuals with a work permit are not permitted to practice law in Turkey, as stated in Article No. 3 of Law No. 1136 on Advocacy.
Foreign workers with a work permit are not allowed to practice the profession of “pharmacy” in Turkey, in accordance with Article No. 2 of Law No. 6197 on pharmacists and the profession of pharmacy.
Foreign workers with a work permit are prohibited from practicing the veterinary profession in Turkey, in accordance with Article No. 2 of Veterinary Medicine Law No. 6343.
Foreign workers with a work permit are not allowed to practice dentistry, in accordance with the
Conditions for obtaining a work permit:
The company must be achieving sales in the sense that it has benefited the Turkish economy.
Employment of 5 Turks for the owners of tourist residences (not including holders of temporary protection).
Pay for health insurance every month.
The company’s capital must be deposited in the company’s account.
Duration of the work permit
The work permit is valid for one year and must be renewed annually, two months prior to the expiration date.
What are the requirements for obtaining a work permit?
To apply for a work permit, the following requirements must be met:
The electronic signature, which is a USP flash memory, called in Turkish E-İMZA, and issued in the name of the company’s director, and it can be obtained from any main Turkish postal center PTT, and it is submitted personally and costs 110 Liras annually.
A double-sided copy of the applicant’s property.
A personal photo of the applicant.
The wife’s name in foreign letters, as in the passport or residence.
An employment contract between the worker and the company (a fixed form prepared by the company’s accountant and signed by both parties) if the request is for an employee and not if the request is for the owner of the company
Is it possible to apply for a work permit without having a tourist residence?
It is not possible to apply for a work permit without the presence of a tourist property or a temporary protection property that has a national number TC 99
What is the validity period of the granted work permit?
The work permit is granted for a full year and is renewed annually by submitting an application two months before its expiry date. There are long-term permits for the work permit for an indefinite period.
How much are the annual work permit renewal fees?
The annual fee for a work permit for Syrians holding temporary protection is 670 TL .
For the rest of the nationalities who hold tourist residences, 1.386 Turkish liras .
You pay once a year after notifying you of the approval via a text message from the Ministry of Labor with a reference number, and you pay at Ziraat Bank.
Can I obtain a work permit myself?
Work permit for the employer
Yes, you can obtain a work permit yourself, and it can be obtained through the assistance of a chartered accountant. Work permit for the worker
The employer for whom you work must obtain a work permit.
When obtaining a work permit, will the Red Crescent card be canceled?
You cannot benefit from the Red Crescent card when obtaining a work permit, because it is granted only to those who do not have a job
Can I obtain a work permit without paying insurance?
Yes, it is possible to obtain a work permit without paying the insurance for the worker, and the employer is given a period of 30 days to activate the insurance in the SGK, and if it is not activated during this period, it will be invalidated.
Does a work permit qualify me to obtain Turkish citizenship?
Yes, the holder of a work permit has the right to apply for Turkish citizenship after 5 years have passed if he fulfills the conditions stipulated by law for residents of Turkish territory.
Does the work permit replace the tourist residence permit?
The work permit does not preclude the presence of a residence permit, as it is necessary to have a type of residence permit in force in Turkey that is granted to foreigners.