In this post, we explain obtaining a work permit process in Turkiye in 81 questions. We touched on what a work permit is, how and where applications are made, how much the fees are. In addition, some issues that may be a problem were answered through questions.
A. Definition and Scope of Work Permits In Turkiye
1.What is a work permit?
According to the International Labor Law No. 6735, unless otherwise stipulated in bilateral or multilateral agreements to which Turkiye is a party, foreigners must obtain permission before starting dependent or independent work in Turkiye.
2.What is a temporary work permit?
If the work permit application is evaluated positively, the foreigner is granted a work permit valid for a maximum of one year in the first application, provided that it does not exceed the duration of the employment or service contract, provided that he works in a certain job in a certain workplace belonging to a real or legal person or public institution or organization or in their workplaces in the same line of business. If the work permit extension application to be made is evaluated positively, the foreigner is granted a work permit for a maximum of two years in the first extension application and up to a maximum of three years in subsequent extension applications, depending on the same employer. However, applications for employment with a different employer are considered under the first paragraph.
3. What is an indefinite work permit?
Foreigners who have a long-term residence permit or a legal work permit for at least eight years in Turkiye can apply for an indefinite work permit. However, the fact that the foreigner meets the application requirements does not provide the foreigner with absolute rights.
4. What is an independent work permit?
Independent work permits may be granted to foreigners who are members of professional professions, provided that the special conditions specified in other laws are met. education level, professional experience, contribution to science and technology, the impact of its activity or investment in Turkiye on the country's economy and employment, if it is a foreign company partner, its capital share, and other issues to be determined by the Ministry (Ministry of Labor and Social Security) in line with the recommendations of the International Labor Policy Advisory Board are taken into consideration. An independent work permit is issued for a period of time.
5. When did the International Labor Law No. 6735 enter into force?
The International Labor Law No. 6735, which was adopted and enacted by the Grand National Assembly of Turkiye on 28/7/2016, entered into force after being published in the Official Gazette dated 13/8/2016 and numbered 29800. With the 7th paragraph of Article 27 of this Law, the Law No. 4817 on Work Permits of Foreigners has been repealed.
6. What is the purpose of the International Labor Law No. 6735?
The purpose of Law No. 6735; to regulate the procedures and principles, powers and responsibilities to be followed in the work and transactions regarding the determination, implementation and monitoring of policies related to international labor force and work permits and work permit exemptions to be given to foreigners, and the rights and obligations in the field of international labor.
7. Who is covered by the International Labor Law No. 6735?
This Law No. 6735; It includes foreigners who apply or work to work in Turkiye, who apply or are applying for vocational training with an employer, who apply for an internship or do an internship, and foreigners who are cross-border service providers in Turkiye for the purpose of providing services of a temporary nature, and real and legal persons who employ or apply to employ foreigners.
8. Why should foreigners who want to work in Turkiye have a work permit?
Criminal and administrative action is taken against foreigners working in Turkiye without a valid work permit. Foreigners who are found to be working without permission are examined for entry into Turkiye, passport, visa, and residence permit, and those whose situation is illegal are deported.
9. What is a Foreigner Identification Number?
It is a number consisting of eleven digits given electronically to foreigners who have been issued a work permit or residence permit for at least six months in Turkiye.
10. Is having a residence permit sufficient to work legally?
Unless otherwise stipulated in bilateral or multilateral agreements to which Turkiye is a party, foreigners are required to obtain a work permit before starting dependent or independent work in Turkiye.
11.Is a work permit considered a residence permit?
The work permit or work permit exemption granted in accordance with the Law No. 6735 replaces the residence permit in accordance with Article 27 of the Law No. 6458. However, work permits issued to foreigners under International Protection Applicant, Conditional Refugee and Temporary Protection status do not replace a residence permit.
12. Do the family members of a foreigner who has a work permit in Turkiye have the right to a residence permit?
The spouse and dependent children of a foreigner who comes to Turkiye to work or who has brought him or her later may also be granted a temporary work permit, provided that they have resided legally and uninterruptedly for at least five years with the foreigner himself.
13. I am a foreigner, I am a student at a university in Turkiye, I have a compulsory internship due to the department I am studying, do I need a work permit for this?
There is no need to obtain a work permit for internships that are mandatory for university education. However, in this case, there must be an official letter on the subject to be obtained from the relevant University or Faculty.
14. Do foreign company partners and board members need to obtain a work permit?
Established in accordance with the Turkish Commercial Code No. 6102; Foreigners who are the manager of limited liability companies, a member of the board of directors who is a company partner of joint stock companies, a limited partner who is a manager of limited partnership companies whose capital is divided into shares, can work by obtaining a work permit. It was established in accordance with Law No. 6102; A member of the board of directors of joint stock companies who does not reside in Turkiye, and a partner of other companies who do not have a managerial title, are considered within the scope of work permit exemption for up to 3 months.
15. Do those who have renounced their Turkish citizenship and are entitled to receive a Blue Card by obtaining permission have to obtain a work permit?
Those who have received or are entitled to receive a Blue Card within the framework of Article 28 of the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901 do not need to obtain a work permit from thr Ministry in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 6735, provided that the obligations in national legislation regarding the performance of the profession are fulfilled and the issues in the special laws are reserved. In addition, the work permit requests of those within this scope are not met by the Ministry.
16. Can international protection applicants and foreigners with conditional refugee status apply for a work permit?
For foreigners who apply for international protection and foreigners who have received conditional refugee status, six months after the date of the international protection application (Article 89-4/a of Law No. 6458), employers who want to employ these people can apply to the Ministry for a work permit. Work permit requests of foreigners within this scope outside the provinces where they obtain a residence permit are finalized if a positive opinion is given by the Ministry of Interior.
17. What actions are taken against foreigners and their employers who are found to be working without permission?
Administrative fines are imposed on foreigners and their employers who are found to be working without a work permit. The employer or the employer's representative who employs the foreigner who does not have a work permit must cover the accommodation expenses of the foreigner and his spouse and children, if any, the expenses necessary for their return to their country and health expenses when necessary. Foreigners who are found to be working without a work permit are reported to the Ministry of Interior for deportation. The entry of foreigners who are determined to be working without permission, passport, visa and residence permit issues are examined, and the deportation procedures of those whose situations are not legal are carried out by the Migration Management authorities.
B. Application Procedures
18. How to Apply for a Work Permit?
Work permit applications are made by employers, individuals or organizations that want to employ foreign persons. The procedures and principles of the applications are detailed on the website of the Ministry called "www.calismaizni.gov.tr", and the application guides prepared separately for various sectors are also available on the site. From abroad: Foreigners make their first application for a work permit from abroad to the representative offices of the Republic of Turkiye in the country of their nationality or permanent residence. During this application, they submit the employment contract (or assignment letter) signed with the employer in Turkiye to the representative office. If the application is accepted, a reference number is given to the foreign person by the representative office. The employer or employer's representative in Turkiye applies for a work permit by obtaining an e-government password from PTT and entering the system with the reference number in question. In applications made through the foreign representative office, the employer in Turkiye must apply for an electronic work permit over the internet to employ the foreigner in question within 10 working days following the application made to the representative office. Domestic: For foreigners who have obtained a residence permit in Turkiye for at least "six months" and the permit has not expired, the relevant employers can make their applications to the Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Services from within the country.
19. How to upload the missing documents for the foreign work permit and is there a more detailed screen and training presentation about the screens, that is, where we can guide the citizen step by step?
The application guide for the new e-permit system isavailable on the website www.calismaizni.gov.tr
20. How will it be printed, is it necessary to take it?
In the new system, all transactions are carried out online; The obligation to send paper information or documents to the Ministry regarding work permit applications completed with e-signature has been abolished.
21. Can we apply for a domestic work permit for a foreigner who is in our country with a tourist visa?
It is not possible to apply domestically for foreigners who are in our country with a tourist visa. Domestic applications can only be made for foreigners who have a residence permit that has a total duration of at least 6 months and has not expired, except for those given only for associate and undergraduate education.
22. The foreign representative office of the Republic of Turkiye, to which the foreigner applied, did not give a reference number. What should I do?
First of all, you should check whether the foreign representative office is included in the e-consulate application. If the representative office is an "online" center included in the online system, it must provide a reference number. If it is an offline representation, select the relevant representation in the 1st tab and press next to continue your transaction.
23. The reference number given by the foreign representative of the Republic of Turkiye is not the same as in the system. What should I do?
An embassy included in the e-consular application generates a reference number in the form of 2012-asdf1234-0101 (year-embassy code-day and month of application) and notifies the foreigner who made the application. An online consulate included in the system cannot generate a number outside of this format. If your reference number is not in this format, please contact the representative office.
24. Sole proprietorships will be established as ordinary partnerships, but one of them is not registered with the chamber of commerce because it is a foreign employer sole proprietorship. What kind of action can be taken for an ordinary partnership?
The provisions of the Code of Obligations apply to ordinary partnerships. Therefore, since it is not considered a commercial company, there is no obligation to be registered with the Chamber of Commerce.
25. Employer records created in the old system do not appear in the new system, when they are recreated in the new system, will they be able to view the applications in the old system and follow up according to the new system?
The old and new system are two different permit systems and do not have integration with each other. For this reason, each application should be followed through the fogin which it is made.
26. We have not yet received an SSI registration number for our newly opened workplace. Can we register an employer with a tax identification number?
Employees who work on their own behalf and account can register as an employer with their tax identification number; however, apart from these people, registrations to the new system can only be made with the SSI registration number.
27. When registering a workplace on the new screens, it is possible to register only according to the workplace registration number, but there is no possibility of registering according to the tax number or manually for workplaces that do not have a workplace registration number and e-declaration authority. However, a work permit can also be obtained for employer partners who do not have insured workers and do not have to be an employee for the first 6 months. How will companies that do not have a registration number and e-declaration authority only request permission for their employer partners be able to request a work permit?
For Syrian employers under Temporary Protection who will open a workplace on their own behalf and account, a tab named "foreigners who will open a workplace on their own behalf and account" has been created under the workplace registration menu. The application can be made from this tab.
28. Do the e-declaration users who will enter the e-signature and Kep address into the system at the first stage and the proxy appointed from the system need to receive them separately? Is it sufficient for the e-declaration user to receive it only at the first login stage?
The e-signature must be obtained separately by the e-declaration user who will enter the system at the first stage and the proxy appointed from the system. After creating the workplace registration by entering the system with e-signature, the e-declaration user can authorize the person he wants to apply on behalf of the workplace with his TR identity number. The KEP address of the workplace can be used in these transactions.
29. Anyone can create a kep account individually, but the e-declaration can only be given on behalf of one person. At this stage, should accounting firms obtain a separate power of attorney for the e-declaration and a separate power of attorney for the cap? Is it possible to trade in this way?
Employer registration in the e-permit system; It can be made by the e-declaration user of the relevant workplace registered in SSI. There is no restriction yet on whether the KEP address will belong to the company or to individuals.
30. When employer representatives upload e-signatures, do they need to upload them on their own behalf or on behalf of the workplace? Do they have problems because they are acting by proxy when they upload it on behalf of the business?
Every transaction made in the e-permit system must be completed with the electronic signature of the persons entered into the system with their TR ID number.
31. The size of the files uploaded to the system should not exceed 1MB, but is there a limit on the average page size?
There is no limit to the average page size; however, having A4 will make things easier. With the PDF reducer, files over 1 MB can be minified.
32. Can I change all the information I want in the employer information in the Employer Management Panel-Workplace Details section? Are there any limitations?
E-declaration user of the workplace; It has the authority to update other information, except for the information that is automatic from SSI (this information can be updated from SSI).
33. I noticed that there is an error in the documents I uploaded, can I upload a new document by deleting it from the system?
As long as it is not signed with an electronic signature, new documents can be uploaded on top of the documents uploaded to the system.
34.We made a change in the employer's attorney who made our first application. Can I delete the employer's representative from the Employer Management Panel-Authorization transactions section? I want to continue the transactions as an employer without appointing a new proxy. Is there anything I need to do?
The user of the declaration can revoke the authorization of the authorized person from the Employer Management Panel. Authorization can be done for a new contact.
35.Which applications are covered by the incomplete application? (Does it cover applications that are expected to be paid, missing documents are sent by e-mail, fees are paid and waiting for approval, etc.) The citizen who receives the missing document e-mail cannot see the application on the screen, should he create a new application even though he has received a cap address?
An application is a completed application if it is completed with an e-signature after all tabs have been completed. However, if an application is saved without being signed with an e-signature, even if all the information has been entered, it will be saved in the incomplete applications section. You can follow the follow-up of the applications made from the tabs under the application process.
36.The foreigner made his application from abroad, we spent 10 working days for e-application procedures, what should we do?
In this case, the overseas application must be renewed, a new reference number must be obtained and the electronic application must be submitted within the following 10 working days. However, a new overseas application cannot be made before 30 days have passed from the previous overseas application date.
37. Is the duration of the passport taken into account when issuing a work permit?
Pursuant to Article 24 of Law No. 6735 and Article 23 of Law No. 6458, work permits to be issued to foreigners whose requests are approved by the Ministry are issued in a way that does not exceed sixty days before the expiry date of the passport. In addition, work permit applications made with a passport and passport substitute document with a validity of less than sixty days as of the work permit application date are not processed.
38. Is there any other procedure that foreigners who come to Turkiye by obtaining a residence and work permit from consulates abroad should do?
Foreigners who come to Turkiye by obtaining a work visa from the consulates must register in the address registration system within 20 days at the latest from the date of entry.
C. Problems Encountered in the Application System
39. I can't find the person's task in the list. What should I do?
Search for the profession you want to find in the Turkish Professions Dictionary on the İŞKUR website. If you have found the profession, you can look at the task classes in its details and find it in automation with the same options.
40. When the "Fetch information" button is pressed after the workplace registration number is entered, the workplace information is not displayed. When we met with SSI, we were informed that there was no problem. What should I do?
With the workplace registration number, data from the system comes automatically via SSI; SSI should be contacted.
41. I will employ foreigners in my workplace, the system asks me for a SSK registration number, when I enter the SSK registration number, I get a warning that the number will be 26 digits, our SSK registration number consists of 23 digits, what should I do?
If the workplace is the main employer, the last 3 digits following the last 23 digits will be entered as 000. In case of subcontractors, this number can be learned from the relevant SSI directorate.
42. I obtained my KEP address from PTT, but I get a warning that I entered an invalid KEP address. What is the reason?
First of all, the KEP (Registered Electronic Mail) address must be obtained as "Suitable for Notification". KEP addresses that are not suitable for notification are not accepted by the system. Contracts related to KEP addresses obtained from PTT or other service providers are signed by the employer with e-signature by logging into the relevant website. In this way, the feature of accepting KEP and Notifications is activated. If the problem persists after all these procedures, the relevant company should be contacted with the KEP address.
43. Although I am an e-declaration official, when I enter the system, I get a warning that you cannot make transactions because you are not an e-declaration user. How do I log in?
The problems experienced by the e-declaration user are solved by the Social Security Institution.
44. Can I appoint more than one person from the system as a proxy, is there a limit?
There is no limit to the authorization of a person to apply on behalf of the workplace after the employer registration is opened.
45. In the new automation system, transactions can be made as the employer's representative, but when the insurance registration number is entered, the system gives a warning "You cannot take action against this company because you are not an e-declaration user" Although the employer's representatives have an e-signature on their behalf, they cannot create an employer record, what should they do?
In the new automation system, employer registration can only be done by the employer's e-declaration user registered in SSI. After the workplace registration is created by the e-declaration user, the desired persons can be authorized to apply on behalf of the workplace by entering the TR identity number by entering the workplace authorization menu. Persons authorized in this way can apply on behalf of that workplace when they enterthe system.
46. When I want to upload my identity card to the system, even though I fill in all the information completely, the "save" button does not appear and the system does not allow me to proceed. How should I proceed?
In order for the e-permission automation system to run smoothly, Google Chrome must be used as the browser. In order to avoid problems in electronic signature transactions and to see system warnings, it is necessary to enter the browser settings and set it to allow pop-up windows (the pop-up blocker must be turned off).
47. I uploaded my documents, but the system does not progress when I press the save button, what can I do?
It should be checked whether there is a green check "ü" sign next to the title of each tab in the application. There is a deficiency in the tab without a check mark. The application should be continued by completing the relevant missing information. If the e-signature window does not open when clicking the "save" button even though all tabs are ok, make sure that the pop-up blocker is turned off in the browser settings.
48. If the application is approved, the application tracking number is not reflected on the screens, where can they find out?
When the application is completed, you can see the application tracking number by following the application procedures-completed applications-applications in the evaluation tabs.
49. If all the information is filled in completely, it gives a warning to fill in the missing places, what action should I take?
This problem is usually caused by the fact that when creating the employer record, the paid-in capital box is perceived as foreign capital and not filled. It is necessary to pay attention to this issue.
50.While loading the contract on the page, the loading cannot be done, the system gives an error. What is the reason? When the person's information is entered, a different date of birth is seen in the system, what is the reason?
When uploading the agreement, the size of the uploaded documents is limited to 1 MB. The documents to be uploaded must be in the desired size and pdf format. When the foreigner ID number is entered while applying in the e-permit system, the information registered in NVI is automatically received as the person information.
51. It warns that no notification can be given to the Kep? What is the cause and solution?
The KEP address must be suitable for notification. If the KEP address received is suitable for notification, but there is a warning, the KEP and Notification contracts must be approved with e-signature by entering the website of the relevant KEP company.
D. Fees and Cost
52. Is there a fee for a work permit?
In accordance with the Law No. 492 on Fees, work permits and work permit exemptions to be given to foreigners are subject to fees. In addition, in accordance with the Law No. 210 on Valuable Papers, the work permit documents issued by the Ministry are considered valuable papers, and the valuable paper fee is charged for each work permit and work permit exemption to be issued. You can find the current work permit fee amounts and valuable paper costs on this website "www.calismaizni.gov.tr".
53. How will we pay the work permit fees and valuable paper?
In domestic work permit applications (including time extensions), it is obligatory to pay the work permit fee and valuable paper fee separately for foreigners whose request is approved by the Ministry. No payment should be made until you receive a message from the Ministry stating these amounts. Fees and valuable paper costs can only be deposited at the branches of the Banks specified on Ministry website. Since the payments made are seen by the Ministry through the online system, there is no need to submit a separate receipt to the Ministry when the payment is made (except in very exceptional cases). For applications made from abroad, the work permit fee and valuable paper fee are deposited by the foreign person to the relevant foreign representative office while obtaining a work visa.
E. Evaluation and conclusion of applications
54. How is the evaluation and finalization of work permit applications carried out?
The Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services finalizes the work permit application by taking the opinions of the relevant Ministries and authorities when necessary. Duly made work permit applications are finalized by the Ministry within thirty (30) days at the latest, provided that the documents are complete and complete. If it is determined by the Ministry that the application is made with missing documents, the applicant is informed with the request to complete the missing documents. In this case, the thirty-day period starts from the date the missing documents are transferred to the Ministry. The Ministry's decision (positive or negative) regarding the work permit application, in applications made from abroad; It also notifies the relevant foreign representative of the Republic of Turkiye (through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) to notify the foreigner who made the application. In domestic applications, the foreigner or employer is notified.
55. What is the Notification Obligation?
Employers who employ foreigners and foreigners who have an indefinite or independent work permit are obliged to notify the Ministry within fifteen days of the start and end of the work permit or work permit exemption within the scope of the work permit or work permit exemption, and the situations that will require the cancellation of the work permit or work permit exemption.
56. How are the results of work permit applications reported?
The decision of the Ministry regarding the foreigners whose work permit application has been finalized (permission or refusal) is notified to the relevant employer via e-mail. In applications made from abroad, the result is also notified online to the relevant foreign representative office. If a work permit is granted, the foreigner must go to the foreign representative office and pay the work and residence permit fees and visa fee. After the visa sticker is affixed to the passport of the foreign person by the foreign representative office, the person can enter Turkiye. Work permits of foreigners who enter the country without paying the said fees are not valid. The work permit card issued by the Ministry is delivered to the employer's address by PTT Cargo.
57. Does the foreigner whose work permit application is rejected have rights?
The Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services notifies the foreigner or his/her employer, if any, of the decision regarding the rejection of the request for the issuance or extension of the work permit, the cancellation of the work permit or the loss of the validity of the work permit. An appeal against the decisions to be made by the Ministry can be appealed by the relevant parties within thirty (30) days from the date of notification. If the objection is rejected, an administrative judicial remedy may be applied.
58. Where is the objection authority if work permit requests are rejected?
An appeal can be made by the relevant persons within thirty days from the date of notification against the decisions to be made by the Ministry regarding the rejection of the request for the issuance or extension of the work permit, the cancellation of the work permit or the loss of the validity of the work permit. Objections are made online through the system, and petitions and documents with explanations regarding the objection must be uploaded to the system. In cases where the objection is rejected by the Ministry, an administrative judicial remedy may be applied.
59. Our work permit request was rejected, can we apply again?
For foreigners whose work permit request is rejected, it is possible to apply for a work permit again if the deficiency subject to the rejection process is eliminated.
F.Extension of Work Permit
60. How can the duration of the work permit be extended?
In order to extend the duration of a work permit issued by the Ministry; An extension application must be made before the expiry of the permit period, provided that it is within a maximum period of two months from the date of expiry of the current work permit. Applications for extension of time made after the expiry of the work permit will not be processed.
61. Can a foreign person continue to work until the conclusion of the work permit extension application?
Foreigners who have applied for a work permit extension can continue to work in the same workplace and profession, provided that it does not exceed forty-five days from the date of expiry of the work permit period and the nature of their work does not change. The work during this period is considered as legal work and the obligations of the foreigner, the relevant authorities and the employer continue in the same way.
62. In the applications made based on the person who performs the transaction by proxy in the extension applications, if the SSI E-declaration user is different, will he be able to take action if the person who made the application by proxy receives the kep address, or can the e-declaration user apply for an extension if he receives the kep address?
In order to apply for an extension in the e-permit system, the 26-digit SSI registration number of the employer registration opened in the system must be exactly the same as the SGK Registration number of the workplace registration opened in the previous automation system. If this is the case, an extension application can be made.
G.Limits of Work Permit
63. Can a foreigner with a work permit work in the job and workplace he wants?
Work permits for foreigners in Turkiye are issued through a specific workplace or business. There is no permit system that allows foreigners to work in any workplace they want.
64. Can we employ a foreigner who has a work permit in another workplace in our own company?
Work permits are given to foreigners to work in a specific workplace or residence, and 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, his new employer must apply for a work permit to the Ministry and obtain a new work permit to work in his own workplace. If the new employer's work permit request for this foreigner is evaluated positively by the Ministry, the previous work permit will be canceled.
65. Can foreigners working in Turkiye with a work permit change their workplace?
Work permits are given to foreigners to work in a specific workplace and address, and 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, his new employer must apply for a work permit to the Ministry and obtain a new work permit to work in his own workplace.
66. Will the work permit of a foreigner with a work permit be canceled if the title or address of the workplace changes?
In case the trade name of the workplace changes or the workplace is transferred to another address, the necessary changes can be made by the Ministry in the work permit, provided that the situation is proven by documents obtained from the official authorities (such as the Chamber of Commerce).
67. How will the work permit cancellation process be made if the foreigner whose work permit has been obtained does not start work or leaves the job after starting?
Employer applications for the cancellation of work permits issued by the Ministry will be made online through the system. The request for cancellation must be submitted in pdf of the petition signed by the employer or his/her representative (the date and reason for departure must be stated in the petition). If it is uploaded to the system as a document, it will be processed. Cancellation Applications will be entered into the system with the e-government password and carried out by clicking the "Application Procedures menu Application Tracking option", "Application Status View-Permission Cancellation Request" button. The petition uploaded to the system will also not be sent to the Ministry in paper form.
68. In how many days and at what cost should the social security entry registration of foreigners who have been granted a work permit be made?
For domestic applications, it is obligatory to enter the SSI insured within 30 days following the start date of the work permit, and within 30 days from the date of entry of the foreigner into the country for applications made from abroad.
However; If the date of notification of the work permit to the employer and the start date of the work permit are different, the insurance entry must be made within 30 days from the date of notification of the work permit to the employer (Article 11/3.e of the Regulation on Social Insurance Transactions)
It is obligatory for the foreigner to enter the insurance at least over the wage declared to the Ministry in the work permit application.
69. Can foreigners working in Turkiye with a work permit become union members?
Yes. There is no obstacle for foreign workers working in Turkiye to become union members.
70. What are the rights of a foreigner if he falls ill or has a work accident while working in a job with a work permit?
In this regard, there is no difference between the citizens of the Republic of Turkiye and foreigners who have a valid work permit. In this case, the provisions of the relevant legislation are applied.
71. Can foreigners work in the jobs and professions they want in Turkiye?
Work permit applications are evaluated by considering the situation in the labor market and developments in working life in Turkiye, as well as the sectoral and economic conjuncture conditions related to employment. In addition, it is not possible to grant work permits to foreigners in professions and duties reserved only for Turkish citizens in the relevant laws.
72. What are the professions and duties that foreigners are prohibited from working in Turkiye?
Dentistry, dentistry, nursing care. (In accordance with the Law on the Execution of the Style of Tababet and Suabati Arts)
Pharmacy (in accordance with the Law on Pharmacists and Pharmacies)
Veterinary Medicine (in accordance with the Law on the Establishment Style and Works of the Veterinary Medical Association and its Chambers)
Responsible directorate in private hospitals (in accordance with the Private Hospitals Law)
Advocacy (in accordance with the Attorneyship Law)
Notary public (in accordance with the Notarial Law)
Security guard in private or public institutions (in accordance with the Law on the Protection and Security of Certain Institutions and Organizations)
Export of fish, oysters, mussels, sponges, pearls, corals, diving, prospecting, piloting, captain, wheelwright, clerk, crew, etc. within territorial waters (in accordance with the Cabotage Law)
Customs brokerage (pursuant to Article 227 of the Customs Law No. 4458)
Tourist guidance (pursuant to Article 3 of the Tourist Guide Profession Law No. 6326)
73. From which institution can healthcare professionals and education professionals obtain a work permit?
In this regard, there is no difference between the citizens of the Republic of Turkiye and foreigners who have a valid work permit. In this case, the provisions of the relevant legislation are applied.
74. From which institution can healthcare professionals and education professionals obtain a work permit?
In order to apply for a work permit to the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services; health professionals must obtain prior permission from the Ministry of Health, and education professionals must obtain prior permission from the Ministry of National Education or the Council of Higher Education.
Under what conditions is it allowed to employ foreigners in domestic services?
Due to the recent increase in work permit applications made to the Ministry to employ foreign personnel in domestic services, it has been decided to impose the following restrictions in order to prevent the abuse of the issue and to ensure the safety of permitted foreigners. Foreign personnel are not allowed to work in residences, except for those who care for the elderly and sick and have young children. It is obligatory to prove with a health report that there is a disease that requires care. Male foreigners are not allowed to work in residences, except in cases that require serious care.
75. Will it be possible to make applications made by their children on behalf of their parents, who are employers in the old system, in domestic services from the other tab in the new system?
There is no "Other" tab in the e-permit system. For applications within this scope, employer registration can be made with the e-signature and TR Identity no.su of the person to be cared for or his/her first-degree relative from the "Home Services" tab.
"If you want to register an employer for a Home Services application at the time of registration in a home services application, the employer registration process must be done by the person who will employ a foreigner. Home Services employer registration is not made on behalf of someone else. "What is meant here is that the power of attorney or authority is not given, will it be done only by the person who will employ it, can someone else follow the work permit of the domestic servant foreigner, by giving a power of attorney or on the system?
In the e-permit system, the home services employer record will be created with the e-signature and KEP address of the person who will employ the foreigner. After the employer creates a declaration, he can authorize third parties to apply through the system.
76. Can foreign doctors and nurses work in Turkiye?
With the Decree Law No. 663, it is possible for foreign doctors and nurses to work in Turkiye, and private health institutions that will employ foreign doctors/nurses apply to the Ministry for a work permit with the preliminary permission (professional competence) certificate obtained from the Ministry of Health (Provincial Health Department) and a work permit is issued to those whose request is found appropriate. If the foreigner for whom a work permit is requested has graduated from faculties abroad, it is obligatory to submit a diploma equivalency certificate.
77. Is it possible to employ 5 Turkish citizens in workplaces working in the tourism sector?
The amount of foreign personnel employed in tourism enterprises cannot exceed 10% of the total personnel. This rate can be increased up to 20% by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Therefore, for each foreigner for whom a work permit is requested, it is obligatory to employ at least five Turkish citizens in that workplace. (Article 18 of the Tourism Promotion Law No. 2634)
78. We comply with the conditions of foreign direct investment, should the condition of employment of 5 Turkish citizens be met for us as well?
While evaluating the work permit request of the first foreigner who is in the position of key personnel in enterprises that meet the criteria of special foreign direct investments, the employment of 5 Turkish citizens is not sought.
79. What is the minimum wage level to be paid to the foreigner for whom a work permit is requested?
Minimum wage levels have been determined in accordance with the professions and duties of foreigners for whom a work permit is requested. These fees are set out in accordance with the 5th Evaluation Criteria on the website of the Ministry. It is stated in the article. Social security premium payments for foreigners who are granted a work permit should not be below this amount.
H.Revocation of Work Permit
80. How will the permit cancellation process be made?
Work Permits of Foreigners must be made through the relevant buttons through the application system.
81. How will the work permit be canceled if foreign employees are Turkish citizens? Will there be an SSI exit after cancellation? Is it sufficient to apply to the institution with a petition without logging out?
The employer of the foreigner who has a work permit can request the cancellation of the work permit online through the system or notify the Ministry of this situation with a wet-signed petition. At this stage, it is also necessary to submit an identity document indicating that he is a Turkish citizen. As of the date of cancellation of the work permit of the foreigner, the SSI exit must be made.
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