Foreign Work Permit for Domestic Work 2025

Turkey has special procedures for employers wishing to employ foreigners in domestic services. This includes childcare, elderly care, patient care and domestic cleaning services. Applications are made through the online system of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security and are the direct responsibility of the employer.

For general framework: Guide to Foreign Work Permits

1. Application Requirements for Domestic Services

To employ foreigners in domestic services:

• The employer must be a citizen of the Republic of Turkey,
• The need is based on concrete reasons such as child, elderly or patient care,
• The employer’s income level meets the minimum criteria (SSI notification, proof with bank statements),
• The employer must undertake the obligations with a notarized undertaking.

For the Employer Foreign Work Permit Requirements for Employer

2. Required Documents

Documents Required from the Employer

• Letter of Commitment (must be submitted with spouse)
• Certificate of residence
• Current invoice (electricity/water/natural gas)
• Proof of birth registration
• SSI service breakdown
• 6-month bank account statement (minimum monthly income of 110,000 TL)
• Payslip
• Workplace signature circular

Documents Required from Foreign Employees

• Passport and last entry stamp
• Biometric photo
• Private health insurance (1 year)
• Fee receipts
• Previous authorization documents, if any

For the full list of documents see also: Documents Required for Work Permit

3. Application Process

Phase One – Employer Registration

• The employer creates a workplace registration through the E-permit system with the “Employer of Domestic Services” option.
• Registration is completed with an electronic signature.

Second Stage – Work Permit Application

• Information about the foreigner is entered into the system.
• The application is completed with an electronic signature.
• Applications are tracked through the employer’s e-Government account.

For details of the application procedure: Work Permit Application Process

4. SSI Transactions and Obligations

Work starts on the day the work permit is approved and the SSI entry notification must be made within 30 days. Both the salary payment and SSI premium obligations of the employer must be fulfilled regularly.

Detailed Information: SSI Notification and Work Permit for Foreigners

5. Frequently Asked Questions

• What positions are permitted in domestic service? Child, elderly, patient care and cleaning.
• What is the income requirement? The employer must submit a monthly income of at least 110.000 TL with bank statements.
• Can I start work before the work permit is approved? No. Serious administrative fines are imposed on both the employer and the foreigner if the foreign worker is employed without a permit approval.

For more examples: Foreign Caregiver Work Permit

Legal Basis

• Law No. 6735 on International Labor Force
• Ministry of Labor and Social Security – Work Permits for Domestic Workers
• Regulations of the Directorate of Migration Management

Professional Support

Applications for foreign domestic worker employment involve sensitive documents and special procedures. For a complete and smooth application, you can get professional support from our team of lawyers at MFY Legal | Law Firm.