Work

Which sectors can foreign students NOT work in?

When does a work permit auto-cancel without the employee or employer requesting it?

What happens to a foreigner working without a permit, beyond the fine?

What happens to a work permit issued through marriage if the marriage is later determined to be a sham?

How long is a time-limited (Süreli) work permit, and how does it extend?

Who is eligible for an indefinite (Süresiz) work permit in Türkiye?

How often must an indefinite work permit card be renewed?

Does a work permit also serve as my residence permit in Türkiye?

Who qualifies for a Turkuaz Kart (Turquoise Card) in Türkiye?

When do I have to start working after my work permit is issued in Türkiye?

What are the 15-day reporting obligations for work permit holders and their employers in Türkiye?

Can a foreigner open a business in Türkiye, and what is the process?

Where do I submit a work permit application from inside Türkiye vs. from abroad?

How long does CSGB take to evaluate a complete work permit application?

How do I appeal a work permit refusal or cancellation?

How long is my work permit valid relative to my passport?

When must I apply to extend (renew) my work permit?

Does my student work permit terminate my student ikamet?

When must Süresiz, Bağımsız, or Turkuaz Kart holders notify CSGB about workplace or role changes?

What work-permit rules apply to foreigners married to a Turkish citizen for at least 3 years?

What happens to my work permit if my student ikamet is cancelled?

What happens if my employer pays me less than the wage declared on my work permit application?

What happens if I'm absent from Türkiye for too long while holding a work permit?

Within how many days must a cancelled work permit document be returned to CSGB?

What types of work permit exist for foreigners in Türkiye?

Can foreign undergraduate students work in Türkiye during their studies?

Can foreign graduate (master's/PhD) students work in Türkiye during their studies?

Do Türkiye Bursları (YTB) scholarship students need extra approval to work?

Do YÖK scholarship students need extra approval to work in Türkiye?

How does the work permit system verify whether an applicant is a foreign student?

What's the minimum salary an employer must offer a foreign worker in Türkiye?

Who is exempt from work-permit evaluation criteria (employment ratio, financial, wage)?

How long does a foreign student need to live in Türkiye to qualify for criteria-exempt work-permit evaluation?

What's the standard employment-ratio rule for work permits (5 Turks per foreigner)?

Can a foreigner get a work permit just to do volunteer work in Türkiye?

When did the current work-permit evaluation criteria take effect?

Which sectors require pre-approval from another ministry before a work permit can be issued?

Can foreigners with engineering or architecture degrees obtained abroad work in Türkiye?

How does a foreign worker change role or branch while staying with the same employer?

Can a foreign worker move to a same-employer branch in a different city?

What special work-permit rules apply to KKTC (Northern Cyprus) citizens?

Who can get a Bağımsız (independent) work permit?