A work permit is an official document issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security that grants foreign nationals the right to work and reside in Turkey for the duration of its validity. According to the International Labour Force Law No. 6735, foreigners are required to obtain this permit before starting any dependent or independent employment in Turkey.

Work permit applications from within Turkey are submitted to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security through e-Government. Applications from abroad are made through the Turkish embassies or consulates in the country where the foreign national is a citizen or legally resides.

Yes, pursuant to Law No. 6458, a valid work permit replaces a residence permit. However, work permits issued to International Protection Applicants, Conditional Refugees, and Temporary Protection status holders do not replace a residence permit.

Work permit fees and document charges must be paid after receiving a notification from the Ministry; they can be paid at tax offices, contracted banks, or online through the Revenue Administration's website. The current amounts for 2024 are updated at the beginning of each year.

In domestic services, work permits are only granted for elderly care, patient care, or childcare situations. Unless the case involves serious care needs (documented with a medical report), male foreign nationals are generally not granted work permits for domestic services.

Dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, notary public, law, private security officer, and certain professions conducted within territorial waters under the Cabotage Law can only be practiced by Turkish citizens.

A renewal application must be submitted no more than 60 days before the current work permit expires and in any case before the permit period ends. Renewal applications cannot be made for expired work permits; instead, a new application procedure must be followed.

After the work permit is approved, for domestic applications, the SGK registration must be completed within 30 days from the approval date; for applications from abroad, it must be completed within 30 days from the foreign national's entry into Turkey.

The Turquoise Card is a special card granted to qualified foreigners based on criteria such as education level, professional experience, contributions to science and technology, and the economic impact of their investment. It provides indefinite work rights and residence rights for the holder's spouse and children.

Yes, as of April 15, 2024, foreigners are required to have a UETS (National Electronic Notification System) address for proper delivery of notifications during residence and work permit processes.