Turkey•AsiaWork Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
28-56 days
Application Fee
160 USD
Stay Duration
Up to 2 years
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Visa for foreign workers employed by Turkish companies or organizations. Requires work permit and job offer. Valid for employment period.
Work visa for employment in Turkey. Requires Turkish employer to obtain work permit from Ministry of Labor and Social Security. The work permit serves as your residence permit while working in Turkey.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
76,515 AUD
per year
Professional
Experience
1+ years
Language
English
Intermediate
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for entire employment period
Employment contract
Signed contract with Turkish employer
Work permit approval
Approval from Ministry of Labor and Social Security
Visa application form
Completed official form
Passport photos
Recent photos to specifications
Proof of qualifications
Educational credentials and work experience
Health insurance
Valid insurance for employment period
Sponsor Documents
Company registration documents
Business registration and tax compliance
Work permit application
Formal application to Ministry of Labor
Employment contract
Signed contract with employee
Job description
Detailed position description and requirements
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Advantages
- Path to long-term residency
- Can bring family members
- Work permit acts as residence permit
- Employment-based security
- Renewable based on contract
Considerations
- Employer-dependent
- Requires work permit process
- Longer processing time
- Tied to specific employer
- Job loss affects visa status
Application Process
Secure employment contract
Obtain job offer from Turkish employer
Employer applies for work permit
Turkish employer applies to Ministry of Labor
Obtain work permit approval
Wait for Ministry of Labor approval
Apply for work visa
Submit visa application at Turkish consulate with work permit
Pay visa fee
Pay work visa application fee
Receive visa
Obtain work visa stamp in passport
Travel to Turkey
Enter Turkey to begin employment
Register with migration authority
Register within 20 working days of entry
Application Forms
Work Visa Application
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