Who are subject to Law on Work Permit for Foreigners?

Law numbered 4817 includes foreigners working dependently or independently in Turkey, foreigners taking vocational education from an employer and real and legal persons employing foreigners.

In accordance with the Law, the following persons are excluded;

  • People who were born in Turkey but renounced their citizenship with the decision of Council of Ministers,
  • Correspondents to be employed according to Press Law,
  • Members of foreign media organs,
  • Work permit holders or people that are employed by ministries or state institutions or organizations according to law,
  • Foreigners that are exempt from work permit by way of considering the principle of reciprocity, international law and European Union Law.