"Right To Work" Verification In Turkish Immigration Law

INTRODUCTION

Turkey does not have a set regulatory procedure for "Right to Work" verification during HR onboarding, or other immigration compliance forms (ex. Form I-9 in the US). That doesn't mean there is no liability, just that the procedure to verify is not as formalized as it is in countries like the US. Generally, any foreigner found on a company worksite engaged in productive work must have work authorization either specifically for that employer located in that particular worksite, or an open work authorization (i.e Blue Card etc, see exceptions below).  So an employer is indeed liable for immigration (and other) fines if found to have foreigners working on site in a non-compliant manner.