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Work Permit

Fixed-Term Work Permit

Found a job in Turkey? Before you start, you need a work permit — and your employer needs to apply correctly, or the whole process fails. We work with both employees and employers to prepare a complete, compliant application that gives you the best chance of approval first time, without delays or unnecessary back-and-forth with the Ministry.

Permanent Work Permit

Eight years of working legally in Turkey is a serious commitment — and it comes with a serious reward. A permanent work permit means no more annual renewals, no more employer dependency, and the freedom to work wherever you choose. We assess your eligibility and handle the application so you can close this chapter for good.

Independent Work Permit

Want to work in Turkey on your own terms — without being tied to an employer? An independent work permit gives you that freedom. It is not the easiest permit to obtain, but for qualified professionals and entrepreneurs with the right profile, it is entirely achievable. We evaluate your case and present it to the Ministry in the strongest possible way.

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Turquoise Card

Turkey’s Turquoise Card is reserved for exceptional people — top professionals, innovative entrepreneurs, leading researchers, and serious investors. If you qualify, it grants you and your family permanent status in Turkey without any of the usual permit headaches. We assess your profile honestly and manage the full application for those who meet the criteria.

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Work Permit Renewal

Your work permit expiry date is not a suggestion — missing it creates real problems. We track your renewal timeline, prepare the extension file well in advance, and submit it correctly so there is no gap in your legal status. Renewal is simpler than a first application, but only if it is done on time and done right.

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Work Permit Appeal

Received a rejection? It is not necessarily the end. Many work permit refusals are successfully challenged when the appeal is filed correctly and with the right supporting documentation. We review the rejection, identify the grounds for appeal, and file the objection within the legal deadline — giving your case a second chance.