Foreign Workers’ Work Permits in Türkiye and Employment Rights Under Turkish Labour Law Legal Status of Foreign Workers in Türkiye The legal status of foreign workers employed in Türkiye requires the work permit legislation and employment law provisions to be assessed together. As a general rule, a foreign national must hold a valid work permit […]
A comprehensive legal guide to employee onboarding procedures and legal documentation requirements in Turkey, covering employment contracts, personnel files, SGK notifications, data protection, occupational health and safety, remote work, and foreign employee compliance. Employee onboarding is often described as an HR function, but in legal terms it is much more than an administrative welcome process. […]
1. Introduction: When Graduation Creates a Status Problem Many foreign students come to Turkey with a clear plan: On paper, this looks simple. In practice, the transition from student residence to work permit in Turkey is one of the most delicate periods in a foreigner’s life. Small mistakes in timing, incomplete documents, or misinformation from […]
Introduction With the rise of globalization, Turkey has become a preferred destination for many foreigners, both for residence and employment purposes. However, in order to legally reside and work in Turkey, foreigners must comply with a number of legal regulations. This blog post comprehensively covers the legal framework, types of residence and work permits, application […]
Everyone has the right to work. Foreigners who want to work in Turkey have to get a work permit to reach this aim. It is not allowed that foreigners work or are employed without a work permit. There are types of work permit given by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. A work permit […]