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Turkey Permanent work permit

9 facts quoted from the official source

Obtain indefinite work and residence rights after the qualifying long-term period.

Route type
Residence-based status
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admission or enrolment requirementMeeting the threshold permits an application but does not create an absolute right to approval.
  • Prior immigration or residence statusThe applicant must hold a long-term residence permit or have at least eight years of legal work-permit history.
  • Work authorisation requirementThe permanent work permit is not tied to a specific employer.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel-document requirementA passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months from arrival is required.via mfa.gov.tr
Also stated by the source
  • Long-term residence or conversion pathThe permanent work permit also provides indefinite residence rights.
  • Work rightsThe holder benefits from the rights of long-term residents and citizen-equivalent work rights subject to special laws.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe work authorisation is indefinite.
  • Renewal or extensionThe permit document must be renewed every five years.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Turkey?
The official source states: Obtain indefinite work and residence rights after the qualifying long-term period.
02What does this route lead to?
The official source states: The permanent work permit also provides indefinite residence rights.

Every answer is quoted from the official csgb.gov.tr page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 9 points against the official source; 9 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source csgb.gov.trLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Turkey government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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