Employment or special employment visa
Other permitPeople travelling for employment or special employment.
2 ways to enter
Türkiye visas
Türkiye work visa
Turkey has work visa purposes for employment and several assigned roles.
Ways to get a Türkiye work visa
Work visa for assigned roles
Other permitAssigned lecturers, academics, sportspersons, artists, free zone workers and journalists, plus people travelling for assembly and repair work.
Who needs it
Turkey lists work visas for employment, special employment and specified professional assignments.
Who doesn't
Citizens of Northern Cyprus may work in Turkey indefinitely without immigration restrictions.
Good to know
- Tourist visits and e-Visas do not allow work.
Questions
Do I need a work visa for Türkiye?
Turkey lists work visas for employment, special employment and specified professional assignments. Citizens of Northern Cyprus may work in Turkey indefinitely without immigration restrictions.
What are the ways to get a work visa for Türkiye?
There are 2 options: Employment or special employment visa (a special permit); Work visa for assigned roles (a special permit).
Does my passport change whether I need a work visa for Türkiye?
Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Türkiye visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.
Can a work visa for Türkiye be refused?
Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.
Where do I check the latest Türkiye work visa rules?
On Türkiye's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.
Can I change my work visa once I am in Türkiye?
Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.
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