Labor Law

Special arrangements have been made for foreigners coming to Turkey for short-term scientific and cultural activities. Permits within this scope are exceptional, unlike general work permits.

Foreigners of Turkish descent residing in Turkey have special rights under Law No. 2527.

The employment of foreign national personnel within the scope of foreign direct investments in Turkey is regulated by the “Regulation on the Employment of Foreign National Personnel in Foreign Direct Investments” published in the Official Gazette dated 29.08.2003 and numbered 25214.

We have compiled the most curious questions about work permits for foreigners in Turkey.

MFY Legal lawyers provide end-to-end advice to employers and foreign employees on foreign work permits.

The employment of foreign caregivers is becoming widespread in Turkey, especially for childcare, elderly or sick care. However, a work permit issued by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security is mandatory for a foreign caregiver to work. In this article, you can find step-by-step information on the requirements, documents and processes specific to the…

Work permits obtained for foreigners to work legally in Turkey can be easily inquired through the online system after application.

Work permits or work permit exemption certificates issued to foreigners in Turkey are subject to fees pursuant to Law No. 492 on Fees.

Foreign nationals who wish to work in Turkey and do not have a valid residence permit in Turkey must apply for a work visa through the Turkish foreign representative office in their country of nationality.