{"id":12550,"date":"2026-10-09T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/?p=12550"},"modified":"2026-10-07T21:28:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T17:58:21","slug":"turkey-work-permit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/turkey-work-permit\/","title":{"rendered":"Work Permit in Turkey for Foreigners: Types and Requirements (2027)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Foreigners need a work permit to work legally in Turkey, whether they are employees, company owners in active roles or certain independent professionals. A valid work permit also serves as a residence permit. This guide explains the types of work permit in Turkey<\/strong>, the requirements and how the application works in 2027.<\/p>\n

At a glance:<\/strong> Work permits are issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security \u2022 Usually the employer applies online \u2022 First permits are typically valid for up to 1 year and then renewed \u2022 A valid work permit counts as a residence permit.<\/div>\n

Types of Work Permits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Type<\/th>\nWho it is for<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Temporary (fixed-term) work permit<\/td>\nEmployees working for a specific employer in a specific job; the most common type<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Independent work permit<\/td>\nCertain qualified professionals working for themselves, after legal residence in Turkey<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Indefinite (permanent) work permit<\/td>\nForeigners with long-term residence or many years of legal work in Turkey<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Turquoise Card<\/td>\nHighly qualified professionals, investors, scientists and others under special criteria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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In most cases the employer applies for the work permit on behalf of the foreign employee.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Common Employer Requirements<\/h2>\n

To protect the local labour market, the authorities assess the employer as well as the employee. Requirements commonly include:<\/p>\n