Foreigners and Employers Included in the Scope of the International Labor Force Law No. 6735
- Foreigners applying to work in Turkey
- Foreigners currently working
- Foreigners applying for vocational training with an employer
- Foreigners continuing their vocational training with an employer
- Foreigners applying for internship
- Foreigners still doing internship
- Foreigners who provide temporary services in Turkey, who are cross-border service providers,
- Real and legal persons employing foreigners
- Natural and legal persons applying for foreign employment
- Foreigners exempted from obtaining a work permit
(*) The procedures and principles regarding the issuance of work permits and work permit exemptions to foreigners who will work in Turkey are regulated in accordance with the International Labor Force Law No. 6735 and the Regulation on Work Permits of Foreigners and other laws, regulations and secondary legislation to which these two main legislations refer.
Temporary Work Permit
It is the type of work permit in which the start and end dates are predetermined. 10 of the International Labor Law. According to paragraphs (1) and (2); Provided that it does not exceed the duration of the employment contract, a work permit for a maximum of one year, a maximum of two years for the first extension application, and a maximum of three years for subsequent extension applications can be granted.
Indefinite Work Permit
It is a type of work permit that gives the foreigner the right to work and reside indefinitely. 10 of the International Labor Law. According to paragraph (3); Foreigners who have a long-term residence permit or a legal work permit for at least eight years in Turkey can apply for an indefinite work permit. However, even if the foreigner meets all the conditions, the fact that the application has been made does not constitute an absolute right.
Independent Work Permit
It is a type of work permit that gives the foreigner the right to work on their own behalf and account, regardless of an employer. 10 of the International Labor Law. According to paragraphs (6) and (8); Professional foreigners may be granted a temporary independent work permit, provided that the special conditions specified in other laws are met and without being subject to the time limitations in this article.
Exceptional Work Permit
Exceptional work permit can be granted to foreigners with exceptional qualifications, where wide discretion is granted to the Administration in favor of the applicant regarding application evaluation criteria, reasons for application refusal and types of work permits. Foreigners who can be granted an exceptional work permit are listed in Article 16 of the International Labor Law.
Foreigners who can be granted an Exceptional Work Permit
- Considered as a qualified workforce in terms of education level, wage, professional experience, contribution to science and technology and similar features,
- Considered as a qualified investor in terms of its contribution to science and technology, investment or export level, size of employment it will provide and similar features,
- Employed in a project carried out in Turkey by their employer for a certain period of time,
- Reported to be of Turkish ancestry by the Ministry of Internal Affairs or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
- Citizen of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus,
- Citizen of a member country of the European Union,
- Pursuant to Law No. 6458, applicant for international protection, conditional refugee, temporary protection or stateless person or victim of human trafficking benefiting from the victim support process,
- Married to a Turkish citizen and living in a marriage union with his wife in Turkey,
- Working in the representations of foreign states and international organizations in Turkey without diplomatic immunity,
- Coming to Turkey for scientific, cultural, artistic or sportive purposes, having distinguished himself at the international level with his success in his field,
- Cross-border service provider foreigners.