Work permit services
Work in Türkiye on a solid legal basis
Who is this service for?
- Employees with a Turkish job offer
- Employers hiring foreign staff properly
Core requirements
- Job offer or contract
- Valid passport
- Qualifications per the profession
- Valid residence for domestic filing
Employer conditions and sector quotas are set by the Ministry of Labour
What the service includes
- Eligibility review for you and the employer
- Employee document preparation
- Coordination on the employer's online application
- Follow-up and completion responses
- Post-issuance guidance (residence, address duties)
The essentials
- The competent authority is the Ministry of Labour and Social Security; the employer files the standard application
- Domestic applications generally require a residence permit valid for at least six months (with defined exceptions)
- From abroad, applications go through Turkish missions in parallel with the employer's filing
- A valid work permit substitutes the residence permit for its duration
Frequently asked questions
- Who files the application?
- Normally the employer, through the Ministry's systems; you provide the supporting documents.
- Does the permit replace my residence card?
- Yes — a valid work permit counts as a residence permit for its duration.
Information is summarised from official sources and may change — final decisions rest with the competent Turkish authorities, and details may differ by nationality, province and case.
Ready to start your file?
Start with a clear first consultation with the MAQAM team