🇹🇷 Turkey · Employer-sponsored work
Definite (Fix-term) Work Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €489 |
| Minimum annual salary | TRY 48,000 |
| Proof of savings | €188 |
| Minimum investment | €939 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €9 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://csgb.gov.tr/uigm/en/work-permit/work-permit-types.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €489.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Definite (Fix-term) Work Permit ... A definite work permit can be extended ... the foreigner is granted a work permit for up to two years in the first extension application and up to three years in subsequent extension applications, under the same employer. (no salary threshold stated)”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.