{"id":8808,"date":"2025-09-14T01:57:06","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T22:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gnbtqytp2s.onrocket.site\/makaleler\/applying-for-a-work-permit-from-abroad-2025-step-by-step-guide\/"},"modified":"2025-09-14T02:43:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T23:43:12","slug":"applying-for-a-work-permit-from-abroad-2025-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"makaleler","link":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/articles\/applying-for-a-work-permit-from-abroad-2025-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying for a Work Permit from Abroad (2025) | Step by Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Foreign nationals who wish to work in Turkey and do not have a valid residence permit in Turkey<\/strong> must apply for a work visa through the Turkish foreign representative office in their country of nationality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

At the end of this process, the 16-digit reference number<\/strong> given to the foreigner is used for the employer’s application in Turkey through the e-Government \/ Foreigners’ Work Permit Automation System (e-Permit<\/strong> ).<\/p>\n\n

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1) Steps of the Application Process<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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  1. A formal employment contract<\/strong> is signed<\/strong> between the foreigner and the employer in Turkey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Foreign Office Application The<\/strong> foreigner applies for a work visa<\/strong> at the Turkish consulate in the country of residence. At the end of this application, a 16-digit reference number<\/strong> is given. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. e-Government Application<\/strong> The employer (or authorized user) enters the Foreigners’ Work Permit Automation System via e-Government<\/strong>. From the “Overseas Application<\/strong>” tab, he\/she uploads the required documents using the reference number and approves them with e-signature. ???? For detailed process, see Work Permit Application Process<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Ministry Evaluation<\/strong> The application is evaluated by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security<\/strong>. The result can be viewed via e-Government \/ Application Tracking Menu<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. After approval, the employer pays the relevant fee and valuable paper<\/strong> fee. The foreigner then obtains a work visa<\/strong> from the foreign representative office. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. The<\/strong> issued work permit document is sent to the workplace address by PTT Cargo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Social Security Institution (SSI) Notification<\/strong> Within 30 days<\/strong> after the foreigner enters Turkey, the employer notifies the Social Security Institution (SSI)<\/strong> and the foreigner is insured. For details, see SSI Notification of Foreigners<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
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    2) Required Documents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

    For the foreigner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n