Work Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 28-56 days (4-8 weeks)
- Fee
- $70-150 USD (plus work permit fees)
- Validity
- Duration of work permit (typically 1-2 years)
- Entry
- Single entry
Foreign nationals must obtain both a work visa and work permit to legally work in Turkey. The work permit functions as a residence permit. Employers must apply for the work permit on behalf of the employee. Applications should be submitted 1-2 months before intended employment start date.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Available to all foreign nationals with a job offer from a Turkish employer
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Employment
Applicants must have a valid job offer and employment contract from a Turkish employer who is sponsoring their work permit
Required status: Job offer from Turkish employer
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Criminal record
Applicants must provide valid police clearance certificate showing no criminal record
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Passport-sized photos taken within 6 months
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Police clearance
Validity months: 6
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Turkey Work Visa Application and Foreign Personnel Application Form; Form url: https://www.konsolosluk.gov.tr
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Academic transcript
Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.
Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: Yes
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Company registration
Provide company registration evidence for the inviting, sponsoring or employing organisation.
Accepted documents: Turkish employer's trade registry gazette, balance sheet, profit/loss statement (certified by tax office or CPA)
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Professional license
Accepted licenses: Professional qualifications, degrees, certifications relevant to job; Must be translated: Yes
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: Yes
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Work permit notification
Provide work permit approval, notification or authorisation evidence from the relevant authority.
Issuing authority: As required by issuing authority; Permit number: Work permit application number from employer
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather required documents including employment contract, qualifications, and police clearance
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Online application
Employer submits work permit application to Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MLSS) within 10 days
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Processing wait
Wait for work permit approval from MLSS
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Appointment booking
Once work permit is approved, schedule appointment at Turkish embassy for work visa
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Document submission
Submit all documents including work permit notification at embassy appointment
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Fee payment
Pay work visa fee at embassy
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Visa collection
Collect passport with work visa