{"id":8794,"date":"2025-09-13T21:00:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T18:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gnbtqytp2s.onrocket.site\/makaleler\/work-permit-application-requirements-and-required-documents-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-09-14T02:38:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T23:38:46","slug":"work-permit-application-requirements-and-required-documents-2025","status":"publish","type":"makaleler","link":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/articles\/work-permit-application-requirements-and-required-documents-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Work Permit Application Requirements and Required Documents (2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In order to apply for a foreign work permit in Turkey, both <strong>the foreigner<\/strong> and the <strong>employer<\/strong> must fulfill certain legal requirements. The application process and documents may differ depending on whether the application is made <strong>domestically or internationally<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<p>To see the overall process step by step: <a href=\"https:\/\/mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/articles\/work-permit-application-process-2025-step-by-step-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Work Permit Application Process<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. General Application Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The foreigner <strong>is legally present<\/strong> in Turkey (visa, residence permit, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The job position to be applied for is <strong>suitable for foreign employment<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The employer meets the criteria specified in the legislation:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The workplace <strong>is active<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Employment of<\/strong> a certain number of <strong>Turkish citizens<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance with <strong>International Labor Law No. 6735<\/strong> and related regulations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>For special exemptions: <a href=\"https:\/\/mfylegal.av.tr\/makaleler\/calisma-izni-muafiyeti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Work Permit Exemption<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Documents Required from the Foreigner to Work<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport photocopy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biometric photo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diploma or graduation certificate (with notarized translation if necessary)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of visa or residence permit (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foreigner ID number (for those residing in Turkey)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previously obtained permits (if any)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Special cases for students: <a href=\"https:\/\/mfylegal.av.tr\/makaleler\/yabanci-ogrenci-calisma-izni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foreign Student Work Permit<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Documents Required from the Employer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application petition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current trade registry gazette<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tax plate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Balance sheet and profit and loss statement for the last year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSI workplace registration number and breakdown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authorized signature circular<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSI declarations of working Turkish citizens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employment contract or offer letter for the relevant position<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Details <a href=\"https:\/\/mfylegal.av.tr\/makaleler\/isveren-icin-yabanci-calisma-izni-sartlar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foreign Work Permit Requirements for Employers<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>For SSI processes: <a href=\"https:\/\/mfylegal.av.tr\/makaleler\/yabanci-sgk-bildirim-ve-calisma-izni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSI Notification and Work Permit for Foreigners<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Application Process and Considerations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Applications are usually:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Domestically<\/strong> \u2192 by the employer via <strong>e-Government<\/strong> or <strong>the Ministry&#8217;s system<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>From abroad<\/strong> \u2192 through the relevant Turkish Consulate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Incomplete or inaccurate documentation may result in a prolonged process or rejection of the application.<\/p>\n\n<p>For detailed procedure: <a href=\"https:\/\/mfylegal.av.tr\/makaleler\/yurtdisindan-calisma-izni-basvurusu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Work Permit Application from Abroad<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Legal Basis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Law No. 6735 on International Labor Force<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ministry of Labor and Social Security &#8211; Work Permits for Foreigners<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>e-Government Gateway &#8211; Work Permit Applications<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Professional Support<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Even a small mistake in the application process can lead to rejection. You can get support from our <a href=\"https:\/\/mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MFY Legal | Work Permit Consultancy<\/a> lawyer team to proceed completely and quickly. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In order to apply for a foreign work permit in Turkey, both the foreigner and the employer must fulfill certain legal requirements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8739,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":""},"custom-post-tag":[143],"practice-area":[138,141],"published-year":[157],"class_list":["post-8794","makaleler","type-makaleler","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","custom-post-tag-articles","practice-area-foreigners-law","practice-area-labor-law","published-year-2025-en"],"acf":[],"taxonomy_info":{"custom-post-tag":[{"value":143,"label":"Articles"}],"practice-area":[{"value":138,"label":"Foreigners Law"},{"value":141,"label":"Labor Law"}],"published-year":[{"value":157,"label":"2025"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/calisma-izni-gerekli-belgeler-2025-1024x684.jpg",1024,684,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"MFY Legal","author_link":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/author\/mfylegal\/"},"comment_info":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/makaleler\/8794","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/makaleler"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/makaleler"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8739"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8794"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"custom-post-tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/custom-post-tag?post=8794"},{"taxonomy":"practice-area","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/practice-area?post=8794"},{"taxonomy":"published-year","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/published-year?post=8794"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}