New Law No. 6735 On International Labour Force

International Labour Force Law No. 6735 ("Law No. 6735 "), which regulates, among others, work permit applications for foreign nationals has become effective through its announcement in the Official Gazette of 13.08.2016 numbered 29800. Save for the exception which shall apply throughout the transition period as further explained below, Law No. 6735 has repealed and replaced the Law No. 4817 on Work Permits of Foreigners dated 27.02.2003 ("Abrogated Law") and re-arranged the work permit application process and the assessment criteria. According to Law No. 6735, Turkish Ministry of Labour and Social Security ("Ministry"), which is in charge of assessing and deciding on work permit applications will set up international labour force policies which shall be taken into account in assessing whether an applicant is eligible for working in Turkey. In determining international labour force policies, the Ministry will take into consideration the decisions of the International