Yükleniyor…
An international authentication certificate issued under the 1961 Hague Convention. Foreign official documents (birth certificates, diplomas, police clearances) must be apostilled before use in Turkey.
A passport-style photo taken against a white background meeting ICAO standards. Required for all permit applications in Turkey.
The process of having a foreign academic degree officially recognised by YÖK or the relevant professional body in Turkey. Required for regulated professions.
The online residence permit application system managed by the Directorate General of Migration Management. Appointments are booked via randevu.goc.gov.tr.
A prohibition on entering Turkey, typically imposed after overstaying a visa or permit. Duration ranges from 1 to 5 years depending on the length of the overstay.
The official government fee paid when applying for a work or residence permit. Amounts vary by nationality group and permit duration and are updated annually.
Yükseköğretim Kurulu — the authority that assesses and recognises foreign university degrees in Turkey (diploma equivalency / denklik).
Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik Bakanlığı — the Turkish government body that processes and issues work permit applications.
İl Göç Müdürlüğü — the local office responsible for residence permit appointments and issuing ikamet cards.
Sosyal Güvenlik Kurumu — Turkey's social security authority. Employers must register with SGK before sponsoring a foreign worker.
A formal commitment letter signed by the Turkish employer guaranteeing the foreign employee's employment conditions, salary, and SGK registration.
A quota allocation document issued by ÇSGB confirming that a work permit slot is available for the applicant's occupation and workplace.
Turkey's equivalent of a permanent work authorisation for highly skilled foreigners — academics, senior executives, international award holders. Issued indefinitely.
Certain nationalities can enter Turkey without a visa for short stays. However, visa exemption does not grant the right to work or obtain residence — separate permits are always required.