Labor Law

Work permit extension applications must be submitted via the e-Government / e-Permit system within 2 months prior to the expiration date and before the permit expires. Extension applications submitted after the expiration date will not be processed.

A work permit exemption is a special status that grants a foreigner the right to work and reside in Turkey for a certain period of time and scope without a work permit, with an official document issued by the Ministry.

The indefinite work permit in Turkey offers the most comprehensive residence and work rights for foreigners seeking long-term residence and employment security.

Employment of foreign workers in Turkey is possible not only with a work permit, but also with the fulfillment of social security obligations.

For companies wishing to employ foreigners as employers in Turkey, applying for a foreign work permit involves serious obligations.

In Turkey, it is possible to employ foreign teachers in private schools and international institutions. However, the process is not limited to the application for a work permit as in other professions. Higher Education Council (YÖK) equivalency certificate, prior authorization certificate and Ministry of National Education (MoNE) approval processes are mandatory for teachers. 1) Legal…

In Turkey, employment opportunities for foreign nationals in the field of health are recognized to a certain extent. The nursing profession is one of the fields that is clearly regulated in laws and regulations.

Short summary It is not possible for foreign nationals to practice dentistry clinically (patient examination/diagnosis/treatment, title of “dentist”) in Turkey.

Foreign physicians can work in private health institutions (private hospitals, medical centers, etc.) in Turkey by obtaining a work permit from the Ministry of Labor and Social Security (ÇSGB) after the Ministry of Health’s prior authorization process is completed.

Foreigners who establish a company in Turkey or become a partner in an existing company must obtain a work permit in order to work in their own company. The evaluation is based on capital/partnership ratio, local employment, financial competence and compliance with the legislation.