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Expanded Waivers Ease Turkish Work Permit Sponsorship In 2025

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The Turkish government has announced expanded waivers to its traditional work permit sponsorship criteria, a significant development for companies operating in or entering the Turkish market.

TurkeyEmployment and HR
Maria Lianides Çelebi
Maria Lianides Çelebi

The Turkish government has announced expanded waivers to its traditional work permit sponsorship criteria, a significant development for companies operating in or entering the Turkish market. These changes aim to ease the hiring process for foreign employees in Turkey, especially for employers not yet ready to hire a large local workforce.

Traditional Turkish Work Permit Sponsorship Rules

For over two decades, Turkish immigration law has required that a work permit be sponsored by a local entity. Sponsorship rules include:

  • A 5:1 ratio requiring five Turkish employees for every foreign employee on payroll.
  • Meeting financial thresholds, including:
    • Minimum paid-in capital of 500,000 Turkish Lira (TL), or

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