Work permit in Turkey

 

The work permit document in Turkey entitles its holder to practice a profession on the territory of the Turkish state. It also guarantees the rights of the foreign worker to obtain his full rights of insurance and social security. This document makes him work in an official capacity according to Turkish law.

The work permit is given immediately upon its issuance for a period of time not exceeding one year, then it can be renewed for two full years and then three integrated years, and after 8 consecutive years it is possible to obtain an open work permit without specifying a period of time.

But what are the benefits that accrue to the foreign worker as soon as he obtains a work permit in Turkey?

 

Benefits and advantages of work permit in Turkey

The work permit in Turkey brings many benefits to workers, as follows:

  1. The work permit ensures that the worker receives the minimum wage that the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Affairs of Turkey sets each year.
  2. The worker receives a retirement pension after reaching the age of sixty.
  3. He has the right to receive family health insurance.
  4. The worker can apply for Turkish citizenship after five years of obtaining a work permit.
  5. The worker can receive treatment in Turkish government hospitals for a nominal fee.
  6. Turkish public schools receive workers' children free of charge.

Although the practice of any profession on Turkish territory requires a work permit for the foreign worker, there are several businesses in which permission is not granted to Turkish workers only, such as:

  1. dentist.
  2. Midwifery and patient supervision.
  3. the pharmacy.
  4. Veterinary Medicine
  5. Managing a private hospital in Turkey
  6. Law firm.
  7. The notary must be Turkish.
  8. Turkish private security.
  9. All about customs advisory jobs in Turkey.

After learning about the benefits to foreign workers after obtaining a work permit in Turkey, let's talk about the types of this permission.

 

What are the types of work permit in Turkey? What is the characteristic of each type?

Work permit for students in Turkey

This permission is granted to university students after one year of starting their studies in Turkish universities, and it allows students the opportunity to rely on themselves by doing business to secure their expenses during their studies, provided that the working days at the university range from 3 to 4 days.

Work permit for people who hold a temporary protection card

Workers registered in the Turkish temporary protection system can obtain a work permit, provided that 6 months have passed since their registration under this system and submitted in the same state in which they were registered, and these permits grant their holders their full rights in addition to their protection.

Work permit in Turkey for refugees

A refugee in Turkey can obtain a work permit so that he can lead his life normally in Turkey, provided that 6 months have passed since his asylum in Turkey, and he also commits to the jobs that he is allowed to engage in according to Turkish law.

Work permit in Turkey granted by the Turkish Red Crescent

The Turkish Red Crescent has granted work permits to Syrian refugees who hold a temporary protection card, through its centers in most of the Turkish states, and the presence of the employer who will work for him is required who holds this card, and the state must match the state registered in the Kamlik.

Work Permit for Exceptional Circumstances

Foreigners and their children are granted a work permit if they have married Turks or employees of Turkish consulates and diplomatic bodies. Foreign workers in certain projects are also granted a work permit whose validity is determined by the term of the project.

 

How to obtain a work permit in Turkey?

There are several issues related to the process of obtaining a work permit in Turkey, and we will highlight them with all the required details:

Who can apply for a work permit?

Every employer can apply for a work permit, and submit its application to the Ministry of Labor and Social Security in Turkey.

Conditions for applying for a work permit in Turkey.

The foreign worker applying for a work permit must hold a valid, non-expired passport, and his stay in Turkey must exceed 6 months, and he must obtain the permission from the state that granted him the temporary protection card.

Documents and documents required to obtain a work permit.

  1. The letter of application for a work permit in Turkey should be addressed to the Turkish Ministry of Labor and Social Security.
  2. Submit 4 copies of the 3-page foreign worker registration form, in addition to a recent personal photo of the worker.
  3. An official document from the commercial register showing the latest data related to the partners' shares and capital.
  4. A document showing the company's official business balance for the last year, and it must be issued by the Turkish Tax Authority or notarized by a certified sworn financial advisor.
  5. A copy of the salary scale that shows the job ranks of the Turkish employees in the company, in addition to giving them their salaries.
  6. A tourist residence document in Turkey of no less than six months, with the exception of the student's residence permit, where he is allowed to work 24 hours a week according to the new 2015 Turkish law.
  7. If the university degree is of civil engineering, architecture or planning, from outside Turkey, the degree must be equalized.
  8. If the applicant for work permit is married to a Turkish citizen, the marriage document must be brought. Certified translation of the job applicant's certificates.
  9. A translated and certified copy of the passport.
  10. Biography of the applicant.

How to apply for a work permit in Turkey

After collecting the papers and documents we mentioned to obtain a work permit in Turkey, the employer must go to obtain the permit according to conditions known to him.

Work Permit Tracking

After you submit the application, you can follow up on your file through your own account on any country.

What are the reasons for refusing a work permit in Turkey?

The work permit may be refused when any of the laws and conditions approved for granting permission are violated, such as the following cases:

  1. When the worker does not comply with the required conditions of employment.
  2.  Discovering a forged document among the documents submitted by the worker to obtain permission.
  3. Apply for a job opportunity reserved for Turkish workers only.
  4. Download the availability of the required qualifications to work in the applicant worker

 

Are there costs and fees for obtaining a work permit in Turkey that the worker must pay?

Yes, there are fees that the worker must pay to obtain a work permit in Turkey, but these costs vary according to the cost of the types of papers and their attestation, as the notary (notary public) allocates a fee for each paper that is different from the others, in addition to taxes and fees for mailing papers.

Note: To renew the work permit, the worker must bring an original copy of the previous work document to the Ministry of Labor and Social Security, along with an application form and the documents specified in the executive regulations.

Thus, in this article, we have explained to you the types of work permits in Turkey, in addition to how to obtain it from the Turkish Ministry of Labor and Social Security, and we have explained to you the reasons for refusing a work permit related to foreign workers.