Work Permit in Istanbul
I was wondering how to apply for a work permit . There is a very good job opportunity but the requirement is having the residence and work permit. I guess I can manage the residence permit but I am totally clueless how to apply for a work permit.
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That is much easier


The Turkish authority gives a month visa the day you touch the Turkish soil then you apply for an extended vise which can be given to you up to 2 year
Then you can do whatever you like after
If someone wants to work and finds a POTENTIAL EMPLOYER , then it's according to Law , the EMPLOYER has to apply for Work Permit, in the case, that some employers pretend that you have to obtain the work permit by your own; it 's NO SENSE , so, forget about it as if THEY ARE REALLY POTENTIAL, THEY WILL PAY THE AMOUNT OF MONEY TO HIRE YOU, it's as simple as that.
When your Employer is going to apply for Work Permit, you have to put in account that you have to obtain 6 months of Ikamet, of course, you 're going to mention it as the reason for the demand.
Now, in the case, that you obtain Work Permit , it will function for Ikamet ,too.

But I didn't say that, you've better come first regardless the job issue with tourism visa
Then if you have a previously settled job you fix your situation from tourism to employment
I think everyone does that
You're making a wise decision. It will be best if you find a job first and get the employer to take care of your work visa.
Over past three years I have seen ample people who've come here with job promises only to go back after a couple of months.
If an employer is serious about hiring an individual, they would take care of their legal/residential issues.
Hope this helps.Â
Good luck.Â
pmirghaffari wrote:Thanks. It means that I have to come to Istanbul being jobless. This is really difficult to handle. Who wishes to spend the saving
Thank you
Kindly let me know about Tourist Residency that you have mentioned in your reply. How can I get this kind of residency if I visit Turkey and what ventures can I undertake after getting this residency permit?
What would be the procedure and the costs involved?
I will highly appreciate your reply.
Regards,
AJ
I have just gone through this process.
The company interviewed me via Skype. I arrived in Istanbul on a tourist via (e-visa). The first thing you need to do is get a Tax number and an address. The school I work for is arranging the Residence visa and work permit. You first need to apply for the residence visa together with your tax number. Once your residence permit arrives, the company you work for SHOULD apply for the work permit. This permit is quite expensive which may the reason many companies prefer to employ someone who has a work permit already. However there are many other companies willing to assist you with this process.
You could apply for the work permit from your home country, but that could take up to 4 months. And ideally your potential employer would want you to start working sooner rather than later.
Best of luck
Tarryn
Work permit documents can be obtained from abroad.
1- Signing a contract with the company
2- The Company asks you for your information and applies to the MINISTRY OF WORKING with this document.
3- The Ministry of Labor questions the suitability of the applicant company.
4 - If the company's application is accepted, you will be granted a work permit, and a work permit will be issued by the Turkish Consulate in your country of residence.
5- 1 month in Turkey You must enter the Residence Permit application.
Best regards
Can any One guide once work permit is issued by the Company, I heard there is some amount taken by the government and is to be paid by Employee around 900TL. Is it a tax or social insurance. Can anyone confirm who supposes to pay this amount?
Appreciate your help
Regards
In order to have already work permit you have to be Turkish citizen. Considering that you are foreign ,you can't have it alone,so you need to have signed contract with that company and invitaiton letter from company,and you are applying for work permit in Turkish embassy in the country where are you born.
Can you Guide once we are there in turkey on a work permit. Is there any taxes or Social security which is deducted from the Salary every month.
Appreciate your help
Sure, I will try to help you. When you apply for work visa, it can be accepted, and can be denied. If it is accepted, while time employer need to apply to Ministry of health for insurance. Really, I am not sure, if the employer will cut a bit from your salary according to helath insurance, or he will pay full amount for insurance without cutting your salary.It depends by the will of employer. My advice is, if you didn't moved yet in Turkey to dont rush with work permit. Once you come here, first take some time, get know the city,people, make residence permit,and after when you find trustable people and good company then try to make work permit.
Appreciate your valuable time.
how are you sir
i am from kashmir india..
i need residence on istanbul....
i wana travel to istanbul for my bussiness...
i am dealing with handmade kashmiri handicrafts....i need guidence for
visa & also for staying in istanbul...
You did say everything and explain very good
1- you come here, take the Tourist residency, then the company apply for you and legally you cannt work during this period till the MOL give the approval for your working permit. (takes around 1.5-2 months) "but most of company manage to recruit you as advisor or un offically"
2- If you agree with any compay, they will apply for your working permit while you are abroad and you have to go and take it after a while through the Turkish embassy in your country and you come to Turkey and start work. (take between 1.5-2.5 months normally)
Hope it was useful.
cheers
I am planning to do an internship in Istanbul. I heard that the residence policy is tightening. Is it possible to apply for short-term residence permit with a touristic e-visa in Istanbul? Anyone has experience with the latest policy:)
you can also read the infos in the webpage for the ikamet
The embassy recommends an internship visa, which is the safest but can take 2 months! Therefore I hope to hear people's experiences.
The first condition of Having Working visa is having an job offer from a company and an agreement. Then Company owner have to deal with the working visa process.
There are many types of Residency Permit, for short term as a tourist, you need to have:
SHORT TERM RESIDENCE PERMIT COMMON DOCUMENTS
 Residence Permit Application Form (must be signed by the foreigner and/or his/her legal representative)
 Passport or original and photocopy of passport substitute document (pages containing identity information and the page containing photo and processed pages)
 Four (4) pcs photos (must have been taken within the last 6 months, against a white background and biometric. Do not upload family, selfie, unrecognizable, non up-to-date or black and white photos into the system, otherwise residence permit document shall not be issued!)
 Declaration which states that financial capacity is to be provided sufficiently and regularly throughout the stay (Is declared in the Application Form. Directorate may request supporting documents.)
 Valid health insurance (Insurance period must cover the intended residence permit duration. One of the following document is considered as sufficient):
o E-signed/signed and stamped/sealed document to be obtained from provincial social
security units which states that the foreigner is benefiting from the health services inn
Turkey within the scope of bilateral social security agreements
o E-signed/signed and stamped/sealed provision document received from Social Security
Institution (Provision documents to be received from Social Security Institution must be in such a manner that they must be both supportive and cover family members in family residence permits.)
o E-signed/signed and stamped/sealed document of the application made to the Social Security Institution to become a general health insurance holder
o Private health insurance (The policy must have the expression of "This policy covers the minimum coverage stipulated in the circular no 9, dated 06/06/2014, on private health insurance required to be taken out for residence permit applications.". Please present signed and stamped/sealed original of your insurance policy during application! For extension applications, attach only approved (sealed, signed) copy of your policy into your application file.)
AND Tapu, numerataj and Tapu active report, HEALTH REPORT from the government hospital.
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