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Work Visa

Work PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

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

1

Secure employment contract

Obtain job offer from Turkish employer

2

Employer applies for work permit

Turkish employer applies to Ministry of Labor

3

Obtain work permit approval

Wait for Ministry of Labor approval

4

Apply for work visa

Submit visa application at Turkish consulate with work permit

5

Pay visa fee

Pay work visa application fee

6

Receive visa

Obtain work visa stamp in passport

7

Travel to Turkey

Enter Turkey to begin employment

8

Register with migration authority

Register within 20 working days of entry

Application Forms

Work Visa Application

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