Transparent Process Management
Follow the official flow in the e-İzin system in five stages, with the key deadlines. We provide updates and file tracking at every stage.
Duration: Before applying
The workplace’s Turkish headcount, capital/sales/export position (financial capacity) and the minimum gross salary for the foreigner’s job group are checked; any exceptions (such as the 03.08.2026 rules and sector exceptions) are assessed.
Outputs of this stage
Duration: Before applying
Documents are prepared in full: for the foreigner, the employment contract, a passport valid for at least 60 days, the diploma with its translation if needed, and a photo; for the employer, the trade registry gazette, balance sheet and income statement.
Outputs of this stage
Duration: Application day
The application is made on behalf of the employer through e-Devlet in the e-İzin system (with the 16-digit reference number for overseas applications); documents are uploaded electronically.
Outputs of this stage
Duration: 30 days
The Ministry concludes the application within 30 days if the information and documents are complete. If additional information or documents are requested, the period starts from the date they are uploaded to the system.
Outputs of this stage
Duration: 30 days from the payment notification
After approval, the fee and valuable paper charge are paid through the Digital Tax Office; if they are not paid within 30 days, the application is refused. The work permit card is sent to the workplace address by PTT Cargo.
Outputs of this stage
Official deadlines not to be missed in the process
| Subject | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Ministry review (if information and documents are complete) | 30 days |
| Payment of the fee and valuable paper charge | 30 days from the payment notification |
| Extension application | From 60 days before the permit ends, and before it expires |
| Continuing to work while an extension is reviewed | At most 90 days |
| Starting work after a domestic application | Within 1 month of the permit start date |
| Starting work after an overseas application | 1 month from entry, and at most 6 months from the permit start date |
| Administrative objection to a refusal | 30 days from notification |
Ministry review (if information and documents are complete)
Payment of the fee and valuable paper charge
Extension application
Continuing to work while an extension is reviewed
Starting work after a domestic application
Starting work after an overseas application
Administrative objection to a refusal
Missing or incorrect documents and requests for additional information extend the process (the 30-day period restarts from the date the requested items are uploaded). Not paying the fee within 30 days leads to refusal. Failing to meet the employment, financial capacity and wage criteria is also a ground for refusal. We complete these checks before the file is entered into the system.
Send us the necessary details on WhatsApp and we will determine together which stage your file is at.