Assigned Free Zone Workers Visa
Turkey
Last updated: December 29, 2025
1 year (renewable)
$246
3-4 months
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets you work legally in Turkey's special business zones called "free zones." Companies in these zones can hire foreign workers more easily than regular Turkish companies. You get a work permit that also lets you live legally in Turkey. The visa is different from regular Turkish work visas because your employer doesn't need to hire 5 Turkish workers for every foreign worker. This makes it easier for companies to hire you. You must work in the specific free zone where your visa is approved. You cannot move to a different zone or work for a regular Turkish company without getting a new visa.
Key Benefits
- Work legally in your assigned free zone
- Live in Turkey with work permit
- Bring spouse and children
- Spouse can get own work permit
- Access to healthcare after 30 days
- Travel outside Turkey up to 4 months per year
- Path to Turkish citizenship after 5 years
- Work permit serves as residence permit
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 years or older
- High school diploma minimum (university degree for professional positions)
- Have signed employment contract with Turkish free zone company
- Salary must meet required minimum for job type
- Clean criminal record
- Valid health insurance
- Valid passport
- Employer must meet financial requirements
Financial Requirement
Salary must be 1-5 times minimum wage depending on job type. Employer must have 500,000 TL capital OR 8 million TL yearly sales OR $150,000 exports.
Documents
- Valid passportMust be valid for at least 60 days beyond your stay
- Education diplomaHigh school minimum, translated and certified to Turkish
- Employment contractSigned contract from Turkish free zone employer
- Police clearanceProof of no criminal record from home country
- Health insuranceValid medical insurance documentation
- Bank statementsProof of financial means
- Company documentsEmployer must provide business license, free zone registration, financial statements
- Certified translationAll foreign documents must be officially translated to Turkish
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.