Turkey: General Conditions For Foreigners To Work

And Obtaining Work Permit Employment in Turkey with partners PEO is subject to work permits that are applicable for immigrants coming to Turkey. Most of your employees will need a working visa in Turkey, and you’ll apply for each work permit when each employee applies for their visa. All employees will submit their work visa application to Turkey’s consulate or embassy in their home country. At the same time, you’ll apply for the work permit with the Turkish Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Services.

It is compulsory for five Turkish citizens to work in workplaces that will employ foreign workers.

This number is valid only for those who want to employ a foreign worker. If there is a situation of employing more than one foreign worker, 5 Turkish citizens must be employed for each foreigner. For example, a company that requests 5 foreign employment permits should employ a total of 25 Turkish citizens.