{"id":8795,"date":"2025-09-13T21:18:54","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T18:18:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gnbtqytp2s.onrocket.site\/makaleler\/foreign-work-permit-for-domestic-work-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-09-14T02:39:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T23:39:07","slug":"foreign-work-permit-for-domestic-work-2025","status":"publish","type":"makaleler","link":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/articles\/foreign-work-permit-for-domestic-work-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Foreign Work Permit for Domestic Work 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Turkey has special procedures for employers wishing to employ foreigners in domestic services. This includes <strong>childcare, elderly care, patient care and domestic cleaning services<\/strong>. Applications are made through the online system of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security and are the direct responsibility of the employer.  <\/p>\n\n<p>For general framework: <a href=\"https:\/\/mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/articles\/foreign-work-permit-who-can-apply-required-documents-and-application-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide to Foreign Work Permits<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Application Requirements for Domestic Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>To employ foreigners in domestic services:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The employer must be a citizen of the Republic of Turkey,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The need is based on concrete reasons such as <strong>child, elderly or patient care<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The employer&#8217;s income level meets the minimum criteria (SSI notification, proof with bank statements),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The employer must undertake the obligations with a notarized <strong>undertaking<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>For the Employer <a href=\"https:\/\/mfylegal.av.tr\/makaleler\/isveren-icin-yabanci-calisma-izni-sartlar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foreign Work Permit Requirements for Employer<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Required Documents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Documents Required from the Employer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Letter of Commitment (must be submitted with spouse)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate of residence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current invoice (electricity\/water\/natural gas)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of birth registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSI service breakdown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6-month bank account statement (minimum monthly income of 110,000 TL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payslip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workplace signature circular<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Documents Required from Foreign Employees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Passport and last entry stamp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biometric photo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private health insurance (1 year)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fee receipts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous authorization documents, if any<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>For the full list of documents see also: <a href=\"\/makaleler\/calisma-izni-gerekli-belgeler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Documents Required for Work Permit<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Application Process<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Phase One &#8211; Employer Registration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The employer creates a workplace registration through <strong>the E-permit system<\/strong> with the &#8220;Employer of Domestic Services&#8221; option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration is completed with an electronic signature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Second Stage &#8211; Work Permit Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Information about the foreigner is entered into the system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The application is completed with an electronic signature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applications are tracked through the employer&#8217;s e-Government account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>For details of the application procedure: <a href=\"https:\/\/mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/articles\/work-permit-application-process-2025-step-by-step-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Work Permit Application Process<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. SSI Transactions and Obligations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Work starts on the day the work permit is approved and the <strong>SSI entry notification<\/strong> must be made <strong>within 30 days<\/strong>. Both the salary payment and SSI premium obligations of the employer must be fulfilled regularly. <\/p>\n\n<p>Detailed Information: <a href=\"https:\/\/mfylegal.av.tr\/makaleler\/yabanci-sgk-bildirim-ve-calisma-izni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSI Notification and Work Permit for Foreigners<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What positions are permitted in domestic service?<\/strong>  Child, elderly, patient care and cleaning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What is the income requirement?<\/strong>  The employer must submit a monthly income of at least 110.000 TL with bank statements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Can I start work before the work permit is approved?<\/strong>  No. Serious administrative fines are imposed on both the employer and the foreigner if the foreign worker is employed without a permit approval. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>For more examples: <a href=\"https:\/\/mfylegal.av.tr\/makaleler\/yabanci-bakici-calisma-izni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foreign Caregiver Work Permit<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Legal Basis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Law No. 6735 on International Labor Force<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ministry of Labor and Social Security &#8211; Work Permits for Domestic Workers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regulations of the Directorate of Migration Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Professional Support<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">at MFY Legal | Law Firm<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Turkey has special procedures for employers wishing to employ foreigners in domestic services. 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