Work permit process support
in Antalya.
English-language help understanding the practical steps involved in working legally in Türkiye. Clarify your questions, understand the employer's role and find the relevant official guidance.
Antalya · Türkiye
A job opportunity is only one part of the process.
Work permit questions can involve your location, a prospective employer and the official application route. We help you identify practical questions and understand what should be confirmed with the employer and the responsible authority.
Your employer has a role in the application.
For an employer-based work permit, the employer's involvement is central. The route and information required depend on the circumstances. Practical support can help you prepare questions, but it cannot replace the employer's responsibilities.
Three roles to keep clear
- You: Explain your circumstances and provide the information requested through the applicable process.
- The employer: Confirm the employment arrangements and fulfil the application responsibilities that apply.
- The authorities: Assess the application and make the official decision.
Your starting position matters.
Official procedures distinguish between applications connected with a person abroad and applications made from within Türkiye when the relevant conditions are met. Confirm the applicable route with current Ministry guidance.
You have not moved to Türkiye yet
Identify the official steps relevant to applying from abroad and clarify how information will be coordinated with a prospective employer in Türkiye.
You are currently in the country
Your present status may affect which route is available. Check the current domestic application conditions before assuming that you can apply from Türkiye.
This section is an orientation, not a decision about eligibility. Rules and exceptions depend on the individual situation.
Practical help with a defined scope.
We agree on the support relevant to your situation before work begins.
Find the official route
Identify the Ministry guidance relevant to your questions and note which conditions need checking.
Prepare your questions
Keep track of the information you have, what remains unclear and what to discuss with an employer.
Talk through the process
Discuss practical steps in English and clarify which matters require an official or specialist answer.
Move to Antalya is an independent support service. We do not act as the employer, issue work permits, guarantee approval or provide legal representation.
What could you discuss with Kağan?
Here is an illustrative first conversation. It is not a real client case or an assessment of work permit eligibility.
You have a potential job in Antalya
Imagine an employer in Antalya is considering hiring you, but you are unsure where the work permit process begins and which questions to ask.
- Explain whether you are currently abroad or already in Türkiye.
- Identify what the employer has confirmed about the position.
- Find the official guidance relevant to the possible application route.
- Separate practical coordination from the employer's duties and any legal advice you may need.
No permit category, application outcome or right to work is assumed in this example.
Four details that help us understand your plans.
A brief description is enough to start. You do not need to send sensitive documents through your first message.
Tell us about your plansWhere are you now?
Are you abroad or currently in Türkiye?
Is there a prospective employer?
Tell us whether you are exploring options or discussing a specific role.
What has been confirmed?
Note what you and the employer already know about the proposed work.
Which part is unclear?
Share your questions about the process, timing or next steps.
Check the Ministry's current instructions.
Türkiye's Ministry of Labour and Social Security publishes work permit application guidance. Use the official source to check current routes, conditions and instructions.
- Check the route relevant to your circumstances.
- Clarify the employer's application role.
- Review current official guidance before taking action.
Meet Kağan Çetinbaş.
Kağan has lived in Antalya since 2010. He helps English-speaking newcomers organise practical relocation questions and understand which official information they need to check.
Work permit questions.
Does my employer need to be involved?
An employer has an important role in an employer-based work permit application. The responsibilities and route should be checked against current official guidance.
Can I apply from outside Türkiye?
Official guidance provides an application route connected with applicants abroad. The applicable steps depend on your situation and the employer's participation.
Can I apply while already in Türkiye?
A domestic application may be possible when the applicable conditions are met. Do not assume that being in Türkiye alone makes you eligible for that route.
Can you guarantee a work permit or a job?
No. We do not provide jobs or decide work permit applications. The relevant authorities assess applications.
Is a residence permit the same as a work permit?
They serve different purposes. A residence permit by itself should not be treated as permission to work. Check your status and the official rules relevant to your circumstances.
What if I need legal advice?
Legal advice, representation or an assessment of a dispute requires a qualified lawyer. Our service focuses on practical information and coordination.