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  One of the most common questions employers ask when hiring foreign employees in Türkiye is how the total employment cost is calculated and how SGK (Social Security Institution) contributions are paid during the work permit process. The example below is based on the 2026 gross minimum wage (TRY 33,030). 2026 Calculation Example Gross Salary: […]

Foreign technical personnel travelling to Türkiye for machinery installation, maintenance, repair or technical training may be eligible to obtain a Work Permit Exemption Certificate instead of a standard work permit. This exemption allows foreign specialists to legally carry out short-term technical services in Türkiye under specific conditions. If your company needs to bring engineers, technicians […]

Foreign nationals who are currently in overstay (illegal stay) status in Türkiye may regain legal status if they meet certain conditions and obtain a work permit for domestic services. This opportunity mainly applies to foreigners who will work in elderly care, patient care, or childcare. The application process is carried out jointly by the foreign […]

The Golden Visa Program in Greece offers a unique opportunity for non-EU nationals to obtain residency through investment. This program provides numerous benefits, including: Residency in Greece (Obtain a 5-year residency permit.) Access to the European Union Attractive real estate investment opportunities A pathway to Greek citizenship Eligibility Requirements To qualify for the Golden Visa Program, […]

Saint Kitts ve Nevis Federasyonu, Orta Amerika’da yer alan bir ada ülkesidir. Ülkenin başkenti Basseterre’dir.  2022 verilerine göre ülkede tahmini 55.000 kişi yaşamaktadır. Ülke nüfusunun %92,5 inin kökleri Afrika kıtasınadayanmaktadır. Ülke nüfusunun ağırlıklı dini inancı Hristiyanlıktır. Ülkenin resmi dili İngilizce’dir.   Saint Kitts Ve Nevis Vatandaşlık Ediniminin Avantajları: İsviçre, İngiltere ve İrlanda’nın da aralarında bulunduğu […]

To use a document internationally, it must be approved by the consulate / specified authority of the country of origin in the relevant country or must be certified as Apostilled in the country where they are issued. Each country determines an authorized place for the preparation of the Apostille approval documents (such as the ministry governorship, or […]

2026-Government fees and work permit card prices Permit type/duration Fees type Governmentfees Temporary/up to 1 year ( including 1 year) Temporary work permit certificate 12.574,90 ₺ Card price 964,00 ₺ Temporary/more than 1 year and up to2 years ( including 2 years) Temporary work permit certificate 25.149,80 ₺ Card price 964,00 ₺ Temporary/more than 2 years and […]

Foreigners Who Want to Work in Turkey and the Companies That Will Employ Them Must Meet Certain Criteria and Fulfil Certain Obligations. If the criteria are met, work permit applications can be submitted from two different locations: Application from abroad Application from within Turkey 1. Application from Abroad This type of application is initiated through […]

This visa allows the applicants to come to Turkey as an actor/actress or film set worker.  In order to obtain this visa, the producer must get a filming permit from the Ministry of Culture in Turkey.    We draw a road map to obtain this visa on behalf of the applicant and contact the Turkish […]

According to the bilateral agreements between governments, foreigners may come to Turkey with a visa / electronic visa or visa exemption Visitors who are not exempt from entry visas must obtain their visas or Schedule an appointment with the Turkish Consular officers via the pre-application system for Turkish sticker visa (www.visa.gov.tr) The Applicants who meet […]

Advantages of Turkish Citizenship With a Turkish passport, you can travel to more than 110 countries and territories visa-free or with a visa on arrival. Thanks to the E-2 Visa Treaty between Türkiye and the United States, Turkish citizens who meet the relevant requirements may apply for an E-2 Investor Visa by making a qualifying […]

Foreigners who will stay in Turkey longer than the legal visa /visa exemption period are required to obtain a residence permit in Turkey. Residence permit application depends on why the foreigner is in Turkey. The Residence Permit application is evaluated and finalized by the Central Of The Immigration Office, applicants should know the all process […]

Visa types are related to the purpose of the applicants’ visit to Turkey. According to the bilateral agreements between governments, applicants may come to Turkey with a visa / electronic visa or visa exemption. Most Electronic Visas allow foreigners to enter Turkey for business/trade and touristic purposes directly. You can see which foreigners can come […]

According to the bilateral agreements between governments, foreigners may come to Turkey with a visa / electronic visa or without a visa. Visa types are related to the purpose of the applicants’ visit to Turkey. Electronic Visas allow foreigners to enter Turkey for touristic purposes directly. Following countries are eligible for the e-visa provided that […]

This card can be given to the following foreigners The foreigners, considered as highly qualified investor in terms of investment or export level, size of employment to be provided, contribution to scientific and technological development and similar features. The foreigners considered as a highly qualified workforce in terms of education level, Professional knowledge and experience, […]

If any foreigner purchases real estate in Turkey, he/she can obtain a residence permit based on the property.  This residence permit is issued a maximum of 2 years periods each time. Important Note: If other conditions are provided, the applicant may apply for Turkish Citizenship after 5 years. General Procedures Examination of the preliminary documents Determination […]

There are some codes entered into the immigration system when foreigners enter or exit Turkey. Some of them prohibit foreigners from entering Turkey for a certain period or permanently. What codes can be entered into the system : V 84 : It is for foreigners who come to Turkey provided that they get a residence permit in […]

According to the implementation dated 09.06.2022, re-entry rights for foreigners who violate visa, residence, or work permit conditions in Türkiye are regulated as follows: 1. No Entry Ban Applies in the Following Cases Foreigners who overstay their legal right in Türkiye for up to 3 months (excluding 3 months),voluntarily report to border gates to leave […]

The crew of the yacht which is anchored onshore can stay in Turkey as a tourist after passing any Turkish Customs.  Their legal staying period  depends on their nationality. Click here for the conditions of staying as a tourist: If they want to stay in Turkey more than their legal staying period, they need to […]

According to the labor law in Turkey,  foreigners who will come to Turkey for montage /repair or maintenance purposes must obtain a montage /maintenance visa from the Turkish Consulate in the relevant countries before coming to Turkey.   This visa is valid a maximum of 3 months and is allowed to be used within maximum of […]

The applicants may apply for a permanent residence permit in Turkey, provided that they meet the following items. The applicant must reside in Turkey with a residence or work permit card for at least 8 years without interruption. ( In the calculation of continuous eight years, half of the duration of student resident permits, as […]

Foreigners who wants to work in Turkey must apply to the Turkish Ministry of Labour and Social Security in order to get work permit.   Application at Turkish Embassy in Relevant Country The  applicant who does not have a residence permit in Turkey or who cannot apply for a residence permit in Turkey, has to […]

Turkey has one of the best geopolitical positions for business activities around the world. It connects Asia and Europe and is a bridge for Africa. In addition, Tax legislation has noticeably clear in line with international standards. The government announced some new implementations to supports foreigners who will invest in Turkey.  One of the implementations […]

If any person does not hold nationality of any country,  he or she is defined  as a stateless person Note: In international law, some stateless people are also refugees. However, not all refugees are stateless, and many people who are stateless have never crossed an international border. What are the causes of statelessness for (UNHCR – […]

Cancellation of work permit procedure must be conducted by the employers (foreign employees cannot do it by themselves in the ministry system.) *Employer must log in through the e-government system for which the work permit application is made. * The cancellation petition should be uploaded to the ministry system. (The request for cancellation of the […]

According to the new implementation of the ministry of interior, the rule of citizenship by investment will be changed as below: $ 250.000 for property investment amount will be changed to $ 400.000 This implementation has not been declerated by the interior ministry yet (10.05.2022), Please contact us for up-to-dated information before starting the process. […]

According to  the new implementation dated 05.05.2022,  foreigners who will obtain a residence permit due to the purchase of property in Turkey must comply with the following rules; The minimum amount of the apartment in any metropolitian must be more than $ 75.000 The minimum amount of the apartment in the other cities must be more […]

In case any foreigner stays in Turkey illegally (exceeding the validity date of the visa, residence permit,  or work permit ), foreigners should leave Turkey of their own free will as soon as possible, otherwise, in case of violation is detected by any authority, the foreigner will be deported and at least 2 years and up to […]

Renting procedure: As a new implementation, foreign tenants and landlords have to go together with any notary public to sign the official rental contract. ( The standard rental agreement  signed by the tenant  and landlord without a notary is invalid) Note: If the tenant or landlord authorizes anyone by giving a power of attorney, the relevant party […]

Foreigners need a  translator or interpreter to complete many transactions in Turkey, We advise that any agreement should be prepared in two languages (Turkish and English) RL Immigration & Relocation Office translates all English documents into Turkish and notarizes them if necessary and sends a person to accompany the foreigner for the above transactions. Some […]