🇹🇷 Turkey · Entrepreneur
Independent Work Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Work experience | 8+ years |
| Age range | 1–1 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €0 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
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
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Work experience
https://csgb.gov.tr/uigm/en/work-permit/work-permit-types · verified 2026-06-09
Age range
https://csgb.gov.tr/uigm/en/work-permit/work-permit-types · verified 2026-06-09
Application fee
https://csgb.gov.tr/uigm/en/work-permit/work-permit-types · verified 2026-06-09
No direct PR path
“Independent work permit is issued for a definite period of time.”
https://csgb.gov.tr/uigm/en/work-permit/work-permit-types · verified 2026-06-09
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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 2026-06-09.