FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WORK PERMIT

What is a work permit?

• An official document by the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services It is a permit that gives the foreigner the right to work and reside in Turkey within the validity period. According to the International Labor Law No. 6735, foreigners must obtain permission before starting dependent or independent work in Turkey.

Is having a residence permit enough to work legally?

• No. Unless otherwise stipulated in bilateral or multilateral agreements to which Turkey is a party, it is obligatory for foreigners to obtain a work permit before starting dependent or independent work in Turkey.

Can a foreigner with a work permit work at any job and workplace?

• Work permits for foreigners in Turkey are given to a certain workplace or provided through the business. There is no permission system that allows foreigners to work in any workplace they want.

How can a work permit be extended?

• In order to extend the duration of a work permit granted by our Ministry; It is necessary to apply for an extension before the expiry of the permit, provided that it takes a maximum of two months backwards from the expiry date of the current work permit. Applications for extension of time made after the expiry of the work permit will not be processed.

How long does it take for foreigners to enter insurance?

• For domestic applications, 30 days following the start date of the work permit It is obligatory to enter the SSI insured within 30 days of the foreigner’s entry into the country, at least for the fee declared to our Ministry, within 30 days.

Can foreigners working in Turkey with a work permit change their workplace?

• Work permits for foreigners to work at a specific workplace and address If the foreigner leaves this workplace, the permit loses its validity. Since it is not possible for a foreigner who has a work permit with an employer to work in another workplace with the same permit, the new employer must apply for a work permit to the Ministry and obtain a new work permit to work in his own workplace.

Under what conditions is it allowed to employ foreigners in home services?

• Work to the Ministry to employ foreign nationals in domestic services Due to the increasing number of permit applications in recent times, it has been decided to introduce the following restrictions in order to prevent abuse of the subject and to ensure the security of permitted foreigners. Except for elderly, sick and child care, foreign personnel are not allowed to work in residences. It is obligatory to prove with a health report that the employer has a disease that requires care. Except for severe cases that require serious care, male foreigners are not allowed to work in residences.

Who are the foreigners who do not need a Work Permit?

• Within the framework of Article 28 of the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901 Those who have received or are entitled to receive a Blue Card, Those who are citizens of another state but also a Turkish citizen (Law No. 5718 art.4) Pursuant to the International Labor Law No. 6735, in accordance with other laws or bilateral or multilateral agreements or international agreements to which Turkey is a party. Foreigners specified in the contracts that they can work without a work permit can work or be employed without a work permit.

How to cancel/end the work permit if the foreigner who has a work permit does not start work or quits after starting?

• Employer applications regarding the cancellation of work permits issued by the Ministry will be done online through the system. The cancellation request will be processed if the petition signed by the employer or his/her representative (the date and reason of departure must be specified in the petition) is uploaded to the system as a PDF document. Cancellation Applications will be executed by entering the system via e-Government, entering the “Application Processes menu” from the Finalized Applications tab, and clicking the “End Leave” button on the post-authorization process screen. The petition uploaded to the system will not be sent to the Ministry in paper form.

Our work permit request was denied, can we apply again?

• For foreigners whose work permit application is denied, subject to refusal If the deficiency is corrected, it is possible to apply for a re-work permit.

I lost my work permit, how can I get a new one?

• Your current work permit is lost/stolen or if it has been destroyed in such a way that it cannot be used; You can request a reprint of the work permit by logging into the system via eGovernment and clicking the “New Card Request” button on the “Application Processes menu” Finalized Applications tab / post-permission transactions screen. If your request is deemed appropriate, you will be requested by e-mail to deposit half of the valuable paper fee and the work permit fee. If you deposit the specified amounts, your new work permit will be printed and sent to your workplace address. You can apply to our Ministry with a written petition for your work permits that are not registered in the e-permit system.

How are the results of work permit applications reported?

• The decision of our Ministry regarding foreigners whose work permit application has been concluded (Permit) or refusal) is notified to the relevant employer via e-mail. For applications made from abroad, the result is also notified online to our relevant foreign representative office. In addition, developments regarding the application can be followed through the e-permit system.

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