Work visas
Turkish Permanent Work Permit
An open-ended work permit for foreigners with long residence or work history in Türkiye, not tied to a single employer.
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Important information
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- Official name
- Permanent (Indefinite) Work Permit
- Route type
- Long-term / settled work permit
- Issuing authority
- Ministry of Labour and Social Security
- Eligibility basis
- Long-term residence permit, or legal work permit for at least eight years
- Renewal
- Renewed every five years
- As stated by the Ministry of Labour
Who it is for
- Foreigners holding a long-term residence permit in Türkiye
- Foreigners who have held a legal work permit for at least eight years
Requirements
- A long-term residence permit, or at least eight years of lawful work permit history
- Application to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security
What you can do
- Work in Türkiye on an indefinite basis
- Benefit from broader labour-market access than a fixed-term permit
How to apply
- Apply to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security once you meet the residence or work-history threshold
- Renew the permit at the end of every five-year period, applying within six months before expiry
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.