Employment Visa
Turkey
Last updated: December 29, 2025
1, 2, or 3 years
$140-$420
4-8 weeks
High
About this Visa
Turkey's employment visa lets you work in Turkey legally. You get a job with a Turkish company, and they help you apply for a work permit. Once approved, you can live and work in Turkey for 1-3 years, then renew if you want to stay longer. This is the main visa type for anyone who wants a job in Turkey. It includes regular jobs and specialized positions.
Key Benefits
- Work legally in your specific job and company
- Live in Turkey with your family
- Healthcare included - Turkish social security coverage
- Bring family - spouse and children get residence permits
- Stay in Turkey - enter and exit freely (max 120 days away per year)
- Travel rights - come and go as long as permit is valid
- Path to permanent status - after 8 years, apply for permanent work permit
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 or older
- Have a job offer from a Turkish company
- Have no serious criminal record
- Have education/skills that match the job title
- Cannot work in jobs reserved for Turkish citizens only (lawyer, doctor, judge, private security guard, etc.)
Financial Requirement
For you: Earn at least the minimum wage (exact amount depends on your job level). For your employer: At least 500,000 TL (~$11,600 USD) in the bank, OR 8,000,000 TL (~$187,000 USD) in yearly sales, OR $150,000 USD in exports. Must hire 5 Turkish workers for every 1 foreigner (unless they sell 50M+ TL/year).
Documents
- Valid passport6+ months remaining validity
- Police certificateProof of no criminal record
- Job contractSigned employment contract with Turkish employer
- School diplomasWith official Turkish translation
- Medical exam resultsIf required by consulate
- Health insurance proofDocumentation of health insurance coverage
- Business registration paperworkFor employer - trade registration documents
- Financial recordsFor employer - last year's financial statements
- Employee listFor employer - proof of 5:1 Turkish worker ratio
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.