General Aspects Of Foreign Work Permits Under Turkish Law

The fundamental rights and freedoms of foreigners can be subject to restrictions according to article 16 of the Constitution of Republic of Turkiye. The relevant provision reads as follows: "The fundamental rights and freedoms in respect to foreigners may be restricted by law compatible with international law." Obviously, all regulations regarding any restriction shall be based upon a "law" and shall not violate international law standards on the foreigners' fundamental rights and freedoms. In that regard, the fundamentals on procedure and principles of foreign work permits are regulated under Act on International Labour Force (Uluslararası İşgücü Kanunu) No. 6735 dated 28 July 2016 (OG: 13.08.2016/29800).