Work Permit in Turkey & Global Talent Mobility Solutions
Seamlessly secure work permits in Turkey for your expatriate personnel.
Brain Source International is a premier global recruitment and compliance firm with more than 25 years of expertise in international hiring, employment, and global mobility.
We support exclusively corporate clients relocating, hiring, or deploying expatriate employees worldwide. Our team provides a streamlined and fully compliant pathway to legally employ international specialists in Turkey.
Our end-to-end solution includes corporate work permit sponsorship, residence permit processing, and all supporting documentation required under Turkish immigration law. Once approved, your expatriate employees can be onboarded and legally employed under our compliant employment infrastructure in Turkey.
Key Metrics
Important Service Distinction
Brain Source International works exclusively with corporate employers seeking to simplify global mobility and international talent deployment.
Our Work Permit in Turkey solution is integrated into our Employer of Record (EOR) Turkey framework — ensuring your expatriate staff are not only legally authorized to work but also fully compliant with:
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Turkish employment law
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SGK social security requirements
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Payroll tax obligations
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Mandatory benefits & leave regulations
We manage Turkey’s complex immigration processes while building a fully compliant employment structure for your international hires.
Our service covers the entire expatriate lifecycle — from work permit approval and visa issuance to payroll, renewals, and repatriation.
We Do Not Provide
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Job search services for individuals
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Visa assistance for people seeking employment privately
We Exclusively Provide
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Corporate work permit & visa sponsorship for expatriate personnel in Turkey
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Employer of Record (EOR) coverage in 150+ countries
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Full expatriate lifecycle management (payroll, benefits, renewals, compliance)
The Global Mobility Imperative: Managing Work Permit in Turkey Risks
Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MoLSS)
Turkish Consulates abroad
Provincial Migration Offices
Social Security Institution (SGK)
Each stage has strict documentation requirements.
Corporate fines up to ₺300,000+
Employee deportation
Suspension of hiring rights
Blacklisting from future sponsorship
Initial application review: 2–6 weeks
Consular visa issuance: 2–4 weeks
Residence permit activation: 4–8 weeks
Any errors cause significant delays.
Digital submissions on the MoLSS system
SGK registration
Consular appointments
Parallel processes for entire teams
Regulatory Framework
Work permits in Turkey are governed by:
- International Labour Force Law No. 6735
- Foreigners and International Protection Law No. 6458
Employers must demonstrate:
- A valid job offer
- A Turkish employment contract
- Salary meeting Turkish standards for foreign workers
- Proof that the role requires foreign expertise
Salary thresholds vary by role and sector. For example:
Certain roles (e.g., domestic services, manual labor) cannot legally be filled by foreigners.
Engineers, IT specialists, and senior managers must receive higher-than-market salaries.
Qualification Requirements
Foreign employees must submit:
- Recognized university degrees (attested and apostilled)
- Experience documentation for specialized roles
- Passport validity covering the permit period
Some professions (e.g., doctors, pharmacists, lawyers) are restricted for foreigners.
Salary Requirements
Turkey requires foreign workers to meet minimum salary coefficients defined by MoLSS:
Typical ranges:
- Specialists / engineers: 3× minimum wage
- Managers: 4–6× minimum wage
- Senior executives: 6× minimum wage
(Updated annually with the national minimum wage.)
The Expert Advantage: Fast-Track Work Permit in Turkey
With BSI, you gain:
- Accelerated permit processing
- 99% approval accuracy
- Transparent, predictable pricing
- Full compliance with Turkish labor, tax, and immigration laws
The Expert Advantage: Fast-Track Work Permit in Turkey
Navigating the Work Permit Process in Turkey
Why Global Employers Choose BSI for Work Permit in Turkey
Key Differentiators of BSI’s Work Permit in Turkey & Global Mobility Services
- Legal Employer of Record (EOR): BSI acts as the compliant employer in Turkey.
- Full Infrastructure: Payroll, contracts, benefits, and SGK compliance.
- Fast Implementation: Onboarding within 2 weeks post-visa approval.
- Scalable Solutions: For one expatriate or entire teams.
Next Step: Secure Your Work Permit in Turkey
Turkey’s immigration landscape is complex and constantly evolving.
You can either:
- Manage everything internally and face delays, compliance risks, and high costs
or - Partner with Brain Source International for predictable, compliant, and fast Work Permit in Turkey solutions.
Request a Quote today to begin your global mobility success.