Question 1

Do I need to provide passport copy?

Accepted Answer

A copy of your passport, valid for at least 60 days from your application date. If your passport isn't written in Latin letters, you also need a certified translation by a sworn translator or official authority.

Question 2

Do I need to provide employer's trade registry gazette?

Accepted Answer

The Turkish Trade Registry Gazette showing your employer's current capital and partnership structure.

Question 3

Do I need to provide employer's balance sheet and profit/loss statement?

Accepted Answer

Your employer's balance sheet and profit/loss statement for the preceding year, approved by the tax office or a sworn financial advisor.

Question 4

Do I need to provide employment contract?

Accepted Answer

An employment contract, signed by both your employer and you.

Question 5

Do I need to provide diploma or graduation certificate?

Accepted Answer

Your diploma or a temporary graduation certificate, with a certified Turkish translation. This is compulsory for vocational and professional services; for domestic-service jobs, a declaration of the last school you completed is enough.

Question 6

Do I need to provide sector-specific authorization documents?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the sector, extra documents may be required, for example a Prior Authorisation Certificate for education or healthcare roles, an Operation and Investment Certificate for tourism, a translated artist credential and Certificate of Operation for entertainment, a validated pilot licence for aviation, a diploma equivalence certificate for engineers and architects, or export/investment documentation for foreign direct investment companies and liaison offices.

São Tomé and Príncipe → Türkiye: Work Permit (Çalışma İzni)

Required documents

Identity

Employment

Other

Why applications on this route get refused

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