{"id":8797,"date":"2025-09-13T21:47:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T18:47:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gnbtqytp2s.onrocket.site\/makaleler\/work-permit-for-foreigners-under-temporary-protection-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-09-16T02:30:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T23:30:15","slug":"work-permit-for-foreigners-under-temporary-protection-2025","status":"publish","type":"makaleler","link":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/articles\/work-permit-for-foreigners-under-temporary-protection-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Work Permit for Foreigners under Temporary Protection (2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Foreigners under <strong>temporary protection<\/strong> can obtain <strong>a work permit<\/strong> in Turkey if they meet certain conditions and apply in accordance with the legislation. The process is subject to special rules such as a <strong>6-month<\/strong> waiting period, <strong> 10% employment quota<\/strong>, <strong>prior authorization<\/strong> in some professions and <strong>SSI<\/strong> obligations. <\/p>\n\n<p>General framework: <a href=\"https:\/\/mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/articles\/foreign-work-permit-who-can-apply-required-documents-and-application-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foreign Work Permit Guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>Step by step process: <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) Who Can Apply? Basic Requirements <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Temporary protection <strong>identity document<\/strong> \/ <strong>foreigner identification number<\/strong> (99&#8230;);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At <strong>least 6 months of<\/strong> temporary protection period has expired on the date of application;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prior authorization<\/strong> from the relevant institution for professions requiring <strong>prior authorization<\/strong> (health, education, academia):\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Health: <strong>Ministry of Health<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education <strong>Ministry of National Education<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty members <strong>HIGHER EDUCATION COUNCIL<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Summary of basic requirements: <a href=\"https:\/\/mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/articles\/work-permit-application-requirements-and-required-documents-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Work Permit Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2) Criteria to Consider (Quota and Fee)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>10% quota:<\/strong> The number of persons under temporary protection in the same workplace cannot exceed <strong>10% of Turkish employees<\/strong>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If it is documented <strong>that there are no Turkish workers<\/strong> with the same qualifications, the quota <strong>can be extended<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workplaces <strong>with<\/strong> \u226410 <strong>employees<\/strong> may employ a maximum of <strong>1 person<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wages <strong>below the minimum wage<\/strong> cannot be agreed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Employer obligations: <a href=\"https:\/\/mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/articles\/foreign-work-permit-requirements-for-employers-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foreign Work Permit Requirements for Employers<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>Fee\/fee items: <a href=\"https:\/\/mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/articles\/work-permit-fees-2025-fees-and-valuable-paper-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Work Permit Fees 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3) Application Procedure (e-Permit)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>Who applies?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mostly <strong>employers<\/strong> apply; <strong>self-employed<\/strong> persons can also apply (tax number, room\/registration documents required).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>System:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is done by selecting the &#8220;Temporary Protection&#8221; module via <strong>e-Government \/ e-Permit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Employer registration<\/strong> (domestic services\/SGK registration), foreigner&#8217;s ID-photo-contact, education\/language, <strong>address-duty-wage<\/strong>, contract and workplace documents are uploaded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All information is confirmed by <strong>electronic signature<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Evaluation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applications are evaluated in accordance with <strong>Law No. 6735<\/strong> and secondary legislation; <strong>opinions<\/strong> are requested from relevant institutions when necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Negative<\/strong> conditions: Professions specific to Turkish citizens, <strong>lack of prior authorization<\/strong>, criteria not met, negative institutional opinion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Details of the application steps: <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<p>Application status tracking: <a href=\"https:\/\/mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/articles\/work-permit-inquiry-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Work Permit Inquiry<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4) Post-Leave Notifications and SSI<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SSI employment declaration<\/strong> must be submitted <strong>within 30 days<\/strong> from the approval\/date of the permit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSI premium based earnings <strong>cannot be lower than<\/strong> the <strong>wage<\/strong> declared in the application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If a change of province is required, <strong>the Provincial Migration Management<\/strong>is notified and the <strong>province of residence<\/strong> is updated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>SSI processes: <a href=\"https:\/\/mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/articles\/ssi-notification-and-work-permit-for-foreign-employees-2025\/\" 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>5) Seasonal Agriculture\/Livestock  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Work Permit Exemption<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Temporary protection holders can work in <strong>seasonal agriculture or animal husbandry<\/strong> with <strong>work permit exemption<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The application is made with <strong>a printed petition<\/strong> before <strong>the Provincial Directorate of \u0130\u015eKUR<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6 months<\/strong> is still required; application <strong>in the province where the right to stay is granted<\/strong>is essential ( <strong>travel permit<\/strong> if working in a different province, maximum <strong>3 months<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The printed <strong>exemption information form<\/strong> <strong>is not subject to fees\/valuable paper<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exemption is <strong>only<\/strong> for agriculture\/livestock.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Details <a href=\"https:\/\/mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/articles\/work-permit-exemption-2025-full-guide\/\" 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>6) Common Mistakes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applying before the <strong>6 months<\/strong> are up,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application without <strong>prior<\/strong> authorization in professions requiring <strong>prior authorization<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration with <strong>the wrong SSI registration number\/address<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Declaration of wages <strong>below the minimum wage<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Failure to enter the SSI within <strong>30 days<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sending files without quota certification<strong>(10%<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7) FAQs &#8211; Short Answers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>How long is the leave of absence?<\/strong> Usually <strong>1 year<\/strong> (can be extended).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Does the permit replace the residence permit?<\/strong> No; <strong>it does not replace a residence permit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What if the permit is denied?<\/strong> <strong>Appeal\/re-application<\/strong> is possible within the framework of the law and regulations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How does the card arrive?<\/strong> After approval, it is sent to the workplace address via <strong>PTT<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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>Law No. <strong>6458<\/strong> on Foreigners and International Protection<strong>(Art. 91<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temporary Protection Regulation<\/strong> (Art. 29 of the Official Gazette)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Law No. <strong>6735<\/strong> on International Labor Force ( <strong>art. 17<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regulation on Work Permits for Foreigners under Temporary Protection<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relevant institutions: <strong>Ministry of Labor and Social Security &#8211; DGMM<\/strong>, <strong>Directorate of Migration Management<\/strong> <strong>, \u0130\u015eKUR<\/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>Temporary protection files include sensitive checks such as <strong>quotas<\/strong>, <strong>prior authorization<\/strong>, <strong>provincial\/SIGK registration<\/strong> and <strong>exemptions<\/strong>. Incorrect applications may be rejected. To prepare your file in full compliance with the legislation <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MFY Legal | Law Office<\/a><\/strong> you can contact their lawyers.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Foreigners under temporary protection can obtain a work permit in Turkey if they meet certain conditions and apply in accordance with the legislation.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8748,"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-8797","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\/gecici-koruma-calisma-izni-1024x683.jpg",1024,683,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\/8797","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\/8748"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8797"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"custom-post-tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/custom-post-tag?post=8797"},{"taxonomy":"practice-area","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/practice-area?post=8797"},{"taxonomy":"published-year","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/published-year?post=8797"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}