Work Permit

Applications for work permit in Turkey

Applications for work permit are made through e-Government portal of Turkey (www.turkiye.gov.tr). The automated work permit application system enables the users to fill the online work permit application form and upload necessary documents into the system. Once online application is made through the e-government portal, the employer is required to make direct application to the Ministry by mail or in person. Duly applications are finalized by the Ministry at most thirty days and once the decision is made, the ministry informs the applicant through e-mail. Foreigners residing outside the Turkey can make their work permit applications through the Turkish representative offices in their home countries. In the existence of residence permit valid for at least 6 months, foreigners residing in Turkey can make their applications directly to Ministry of Labor and Social Security.

1. Foreigners Residing Outside of Turkey

Foreigners residing outside the Turkey are subject to apply for work permit from the representative offices of Turkey in their own countries. Pursuance to work permit application of foreigner, within 10 working days the employer should process both online and direct applications to the Ministry of Labor and Social Security in Turkey. Once the approval from the Ministry is granted, foreigners are required to apply for work visa to the Turkish representative office within 90 days. Upon their arrival to Turkey with work visa, foreigners are required to apply for Work Registered Residence Permit to the Alien’s Branch of the Local Police Department within 30 days. Work permit will only takes effect in the existence of valid residence permit.    

2. Foreigners Residing Inside Turkey

Foreigners with residence permit valid for at least 6 months (expect residence permits for the purposes of education) may make their applications to the Ministry of Labor and Social Security internally. Internal applications are made by the employer directly to the Ministry. Once the online application is submitted, the employer is required to make direct application to the Ministry within 6 working days. Upon obtaining the work permit, foreigner is required to apply for Work Registered Residence Permit to the Alien’s Branch of the Local Police Department within 30 days.   

3. Work Permit Extension Applications

Extension application of the work permit period is made to the Ministry of Labor and Social Security. As Internal applications, after submitting online applications, direct application to ministry should be made within 6 working days. The application for extension should be filed within 2 months before or 15 days after the expiry date of the work permit. After 15 days period, the applicant no longer may request for extension and the application is regarded as initial application.  

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  1. Dear Faizan Abdul Latif,

    We sincerely remind you that in line with the current Turkish expatriate statuary law, you will incur the initial cost (refundable) for the processing of the foreigner certificate, after which we will sponsor/process your work permits processing.

    Accordingly, please proceed with sending all requirements/payment to Emin Sahin Consult for the processing of your foreigner worker’s certificate, so as to enable you to meet the work resumption date.

    Meanwhile, we would also provide your flight tickets, reimbursements/relocation allowances, soon after you complete the processing through the agency.

    Engineer Khalid C. Aziz
    (HR MANAGER)

    1. Attn: Faizan,

      We have confirmed your Employment Appointment from the Human Resource Department of Al Qudus Group, Turkey.

      And in order to commence processing your Turkish residence/work permits, please send us the scan copies of identification documents below:

      I) Data page of international passport
      II) Passport sized photograph

      Also, you are further requested to send us below requirements for the completion of your Turkish foreigner working certification.

      1. Filled expat registration form
      2. Application fee of USD 1,290
      3. Courier fee of USD 100
      Total amount: USD 1,390

      After receiving the foreigner/expatriate certification requirements/payment from you, we will procure the document in your name, followed by the processing of work permits and flight tickets(to be sponsored by your Employing Company).

      We will therefore send by courier service, the hard copies of your work permit papers/expatriate working certificate to your address., please indicate your postal address while reverting with above requested requirements.

      Best Regards,
      Management!

  2. Anybody heard of a Turkish Company, Oil & Gas called Goçan Holding in Istanbul? I have received a handsome employment offer with a contract.
    Here’s what they suggest are the next steps and it looks very similar to what others have been asked for.

    Apart from sponsorship from Turkish Based Employers, employees coming to live and work in the Turkey for at least 12
    months are mandated to show availability of $3,000USD, which is the stipulated financial requirement/applicant travel
    allowance that must be in possession of the applicant/employee into Turkey.

    Is this legitimate?

  3. Kindly confirm the authenticity of this email:

    Dear Applicant/Muhammad Ishaq

    Your Request have reached our desk Sequel to your email application for traveling documents and that of your family
    It will be processed as soon as possible ,only if your provide us with the complete details / requirements as requested
    And your family can travel with you at once , just indicate and provide their details in the requirements and this should be done fast
    kindly follow the instructions in the attachment below. See the Check-list of Requirements to submit to us alongside your completed online visa form.

    1. Immediate Mobile telephone number (For DHL Delivery of your Visa Materials)
    2. Full Mailing address (For DHL Delivery of your Visa Materials)
    3. Completed Turkish Work Permit Visa Application Form (Attached in this e-mail)
    4. Travel Allowance deposit receipt (Read Attached Carefully)
    5. Your current photo passport
    6. International Passport
    7. Medical Certificate

    The documents are in portable Document Format(PDF) so you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in your system and ensure that you read it carefully.

    IMPORTANT NOTICE : Ensure that the Receiver is you so that only you can withdraw the deposit after the verification of deposit has been carried out.

    Kindly follow the above instruction and provide the complete requirements

    Yours sincerely

    Ata berk Boubyan LLC Turkey
    Address:Güç banding
    New Arpağland, NM 46081
    Email: ataberk.boubyan@yandex.com

    And also attached a PDF file named Turkey Immigration Requirement states as:

    Apart from sponsorship from Turkish Based Employers, employees coming to live and work in the Turkey for at least
    12 months are mandated to show availability of $3,000USD, which is the stipulated financial requirement/applicant
    travel allowance that must be in possession of the applicant/employee into Turkey.
    You must be able to demonstrate that you have funds to support yourself and any dependents. For the main applicant
    this is $3,000USD and you will need a further $1,500USD for each dependent accompanying you. This is to certify that
    you can be responsible for your maintenance as mandated by Turkish Insurance policies to protect and secure
    Expatriates financially. This is not a payment but a security deposit to ensure that you can cater for your needs and
    support yourself once you arrive here before you receive your first salary from your Employer in line with the Turkish
    Expatriate Financial Statutory Law (TEFSL).
    Due to the recent happenings On the Covid-19 cases inflow of Refugee and other illegal immigrant to Republic of
    Turkey it is mandatory that you make the security deposit as was stated by the immigration department to enable them
    g rant you work visa
    Turkish Immigration would ensure via this means that only eligible applicants who are financially capable are allowed
    entry into Turkey and must be competent to show availability of funds in cases of Emergency and for full financial
    s ecurity of the applicant/worker before receipt of first month salary and benefits from Employers.

    1. Hello,
      We do not know any details of this offer, however requirements and explained application procedures are not accurate to work permit application process in Turkey. We strongly recommend you to be careful and not to make any advance payment as most probably this offer is a scam.

      Kind Regards,

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  4. Kindly confirm the authenticity of this email:

    We therefore inform you to accept this Letter as confirmation of your employment with Goztepe Oil Co-Istanbul. Hence, there would be NO Additional Interview required.

    Attached with this message, is the contract document (soft-copy in MS Word) and upon acceptance, please sign the last page and resend to Okan Polat Travels, for processing of your foreigner worker’s certificate.

    Okan Polat Travels Contact:
    2nd Floor, Maslak Building
    Yeniköy Mah. Perakendeciler
    Sarıyer 34464 İstanbul, Turkey
    Telephone: +905 379612331
    Email: okanpolatravels@yandex.com
    Copy Email: service@okanpolatr.com

    However, in line with Turkish expatriate statuary law, you will incur the initial cost (refundable) for the processing of the foreigner certificate, after which we will sponsor/process your work permits, flight tickets, and other traveling documents.

    Finally, there would also be a mandatory job orientation/training exercise for all new employees, and this program will start within 7 days on arrival for work sign-on!

    1. Hello,
      We do not know any details of this offer. We strongy recommend you to be careful and not to make any payment in advance as this offer most probably is a scam.

      Kind Regards,

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    2. Hello All, seems all story are same and it was all coming from this company name, Goztepe Oil Turk which never listed in Wikipedia. Evem they have the portal, the organization team’s names are mostly not listed in LinkedIn.

      So, their email is fraud, even with big salary offered, and without Interview????

      That is totally weird.

  5. Dear Concerned,

    I received an email from BM Holding A.S. regarding an employment offer with a very lucrative offer. Now they directed me to their visa consultant, saying that he shall be responsible to process visa, permits, etc. He has sent me a form and a document with details for visa, following is his email:

    “The Paper work permit /visa processing will be done by us here in Turkish Immigration Headquarters in Ankara after which the approval letter will be courier to you before you can visit our embassy consulate in your country for the stamping for your passports with Turkish entry visa.

    Also, you are to know that BM Holding A.S will be responsible for your “AIRTICKET FEE, HOUSE ACCOMODATION , AIRPORT ALLOWANCE.”

    1. Kindly note that your work permit document will be processed as non-appearance candidate.

    2. There is “NO” interview needed from you because, BM Holding A.S has signed your invitation and you have been found qualified for Four(4) years Turkish work Permit endorsement.

    3. Once your Work permit is approved, I will send hard copies of the documents to you via your provided address and fax copies to Turkish Embassy in your country.

    4. As soon as your visa processing is completed, I will inform you to visit Turkish Embassy along with a hard copy of your international passport for final visa Stamping.

    5. Your Work Permit will be Issued in 3-4 working days from the date of application submission.”

    In the document he has is asking to deposit USD 3000 in my own name via MoneyGram which will be a security deposit and can be collected on my arrival in Turkey. Kindly advise if its genuine or a scam.

    1. Hello,
      We do not know any details of this offer however it does not seem authentic. We strongly recommend you to be careful and not to make any advance payment until you make sure that the offer is real as most probably it is a scam.

      Kind Regards,

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