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Work permit or residence permit?
The two most often confused concepts: two different laws, two different authorities and two different sets of rights.
The right to stay and the right to work are not the same thing
The purpose of being in Türkiye, the foreign national's current status and work plans determine which permit type should be considered. Proceeding on the wrong permit type can cost time.
Which route suits you?
- Whether you plan only to stay in Türkiye or also to work
- Your current permit or status
- Whether there is an employer or a company partnership
- Whether the application will be made from within Türkiye or from abroad
— we assess these together and determine the right application route.
Don't decide based on general information online
Two files that look alike may require different routes. Briefly share your current situation; let's clarify in a consultation whether you need a work permit, a residence permit or a different process.
Let's review your file before you apply.
Let's clarify in a consultation which criteria apply to your file and which route your application should take.
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This page is for general information only; it is not legal advice and does not guarantee any official outcome. Criteria, timelines and procedures may change with legislation; the final assessment rests with the competent public authorities. Official sources: ÇSGB General Directorate of International Labour Force · Presidency of Migration Management. Last reviewed: August 2026.