How to get work permit in Turkey?

The work permit application should be done by the company where you find a job. Also the law regulating the work permits has a reciprocity clause that means if Turkish citizens are not required to have a permit to work in your country, then you probably don’t need to have one to work in Turkey.

Turkish Labor Law and Trade Union Law govern employment in Turkey. The authority that grants work permits is The Ministry of Labour. The company where you find a job applies for work permit on behalf of you. However, keep in mind that there is no guarantee that you will get the permit.

Usually the work permits are valid for one year. At the end of the year, you have to apply to renew it. The duration of the extended work permits might be longer compared to the new permit.