Foreigners have the right to work in Turkey within the framework
of international law.1 Benefiting from the fundamental
rights in the Turkish Constitution by foreigners is subject to
certain restrictions in accordance with international law. In this
bulletin, we will convey the most frequently asked questions about
the subject such as the conditions required for foreigners to
benefit from the right to work in Turkey, the procedure to be
followed, the necessary applications and documents, foreigners who
need and do not need a work permit.
1. What Limitations Are Foreigners' Right to Work Subject
to?
General rules regarding the employment of foreigners in Turkey
are regulated in the International Labor Law No. 6735. According to
this law, the employment of foreigners in Turkey is conditional
upon obtaining a work permit from the competent
authority.2 Persons who have obtained a work permit or
are exempted from a work permit by law can work in Turkey and
benefit from
