16.11.2017
1- WHAT IS THE INDEFINITE WORK PERMIT GIVEN TO FOREIGNERS?
Foreigners who have long term residence permit or at least 8 years of legal work permit can apply for indefinite work permit. However even if the foreigner has all the necessary qualifications for the application, this doesn’t mean they have absolute right.
2- WHAT ARE THE RIGHTS OF THE FOREIGNER WHO HAS INDEFINITE WORK PERMIT?
Foreigner who has indefinite work permit,
2.1- Benefits from all the rights that the long term residence permit grants.
2.2- The foreigner who has indefinite work permit, benefits from the rights granted to Turkish Citizens, except for the regulations in special laws, with the social security rights reserved and with the condition of being subject to the legislation provisions.
2.3- Foreigners who have indefinite work permit has no right to vote and the right to hold office and has no obligations of military service.
Source: Ministry of Labor and Social Security
