Learn about the current Turkey work permit fees, including card costs and legal requirements for foreign nationals looking to work legally in the country.
2021 Work Permit Fees for Foreigners
You need to know the 2021 Work Permit Fees if you plan to work in Turkey this year. The government updated these rates through the Law on Fees. This news appeared in the Official Gazette on December 29, 2020, under communiqué number 31349. These figures include the permit cost and the valuable paper price for your card.
The cost of Turkish work permits depends on how long your permit lasts. You'll pay a base fee for each year plus a fixed card fee. It's a straightforward process, but you must pay the right amount. And you should always keep your receipt for the payment.
Official Breakdown of 2021 Work Permit Fees
1 Year Work Permit: 1,142.80 TL (1,017.80 TL fee + 125 TL card fee)
2 Year Work Permit: 2,160.60 TL (2,035.60 TL fee + 125 TL card fee)
3 Year Work Permit: 3,178.40 TL (3,053.40 TL fee + 125 TL card fee)
Government fee increases happen every year based on the revaluation rate. So, make sure you check the latest numbers before you apply. These 2021 Work Permit Fees remain the standard for the current calendar year.
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About Hamit Ekşi
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Born in 1990 in Istanbul, Hamit graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Law. After practicing as a lawyer, he moved to the US for his MBA at San Diego State University (2017-2018), where the foundations of SimplyTR were laid. He specializes in the legal intricacies of citizenship and property law.
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