Documents required for work permit

For non-Turkish citizens, who want to work in Turkey, supporting documents for the work permit application changes according to the sectors that they want to be employed. Employers should also provide appropriate documents relevant to their business sectors.

1. INTERNAL APPLICATIONS

Documents required from the foreign personnel are;

• Employment Contract (signed by foreigner and employer)
• Passport Copy (Translated to Turkish by sworn translator)
• Diploma Copy (Translated to Turkish by sworn translator)
• If applicable a letter of recommendation (Translated to Turkish by sworn translator)
• Copy of Valid Residence permit for at least 6 months
• The original of the existing work permit (effective in work permit extension applications)Documents required from the employer are;
  • · A work permit application petition addressing Ministry of Labor and Social Security,
  • · A work permit application form addressed to the Ministry of Labor and Social Security,
  • · Balance sheet and statement of profit and loss related to last year of the institution (approved by tax administration or chartered accountant),
  • · The Turkish Trade Registry Gazette indicating the most recent capital and shareholding structure of the organization,
  • · Commercial Activity Certificate,
  • · A notarized power of attorney for the authorized person to use Online application system
  • · Documents showing the employer company has no unpaid tax debt (effective in work permit extension applications)

  It should be noted that the list above is not exhaustive. Ministry of Labor and Social Security has discretion to demand other documents during the evaluation period. The supporting documents may also change in accordance with the business sector of the employer and/or with the nature of the work.

  2. ABROAD APPLICATIONS

  Common Documents required from foreign personnel;

  • · Passport
  • Work visa application Form
  • Employment Contract or formal job offer
  • One PhotoUnder the discretion of the foreign representatives of Turkey or in accordance with bilateral agreements, some other supporting documents might be demanded for work visa applications.Common Documents required from the employer are;
    • · A work permit application petition addressing Ministry of Labor and Social Security,
    • · A work permit application form addressed to the Ministry of Labor and Social Security,
    • · Employment Contract (signed by foreigner and employer)
    • · Passport Copy of Foreigner (Translated to Turkish by sworn translator),
    • · Diploma Copy of Foreigner (Translated to Turkish by sworn translator)
    • · If applicable a letter of recommendation of Foreigner (Translated to Turkish by sworn translator)
    • · Balance sheet and statement of profit and loss related to last year of the institution (approved by tax administration or chartered accountant),
    • · The Turkish Trade Registry Gazette indicating the most recent capital and shareholding structure of the organization,
    • · Commercial Activity Certificate,
    • · A notarized power of attorney for the authorized person to use online application system.