Work Permit
Turkey
Last updated: December 29, 2025
1 year (renewable)
$245
4-8 weeks
Medium
About this Visa
Turkey's work visa lets you legally work in Turkey for a Turkish employer. You get both work permission and the right to live in Turkey. The visa is active and available to workers from all countries. This visa is for professionals, skilled workers, engineers, managers, and other employees. You need a job offer from a Turkish company first. Your employer has to apply for you and meet certain financial requirements. Once you get this visa, you can work, live with your family, and access Turkish healthcare. You can renew it to stay longer. After 8 years of continuous work, you can get permanent status and work for any employer.
Key Benefits
- Work legally in your specified job
- Bring spouse and children
- Free Turkish healthcare
- Travel freely within Turkey and internationally
- Work for any employer after 8 years
- Apply for Turkish citizenship after 5 years
- Social security and retirement contributions
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Be 18 years or older
- Have no criminal record
- Have health insurance
- Have job offer from Turkish company
- Have qualifications matching job title
- Pass background check
- Employer must have at least 5 Turkish employees per 1 foreign worker
- Employer must have minimum capital or annual sales
- Employer must be active, legitimate business
Financial Requirement
Your salary depends on your job type: Managers and executives: TRY 78,000-130,000/month (~$1,800-$3,000). Engineers and specialists: TRY 52,000-104,000/month (~$1,200-$2,400). Other jobs: TRY 26,000-39,000/month (~$600-$900). Your employer must have at least TRY 100,000-500,000 in capital or TRY 800,000 in annual sales.
Documents
- Valid passportMust be good for 6+ months
- Employment contractSigned by you and your employer
- College diploma or degreeWith Turkish translation
- Police clearanceShowing no criminal record
- Health insurance proofValid coverage
- Proof of residenceProof you have a place to live in Turkey
- Business registration papersFrom employer
- Financial statementsRecent employer financial statements
- Employee listFrom employer to show Turkish hiring compliance
- Proof of capital or salesFrom employer
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.