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Turkey Independent work permit

8 facts quoted from the official source

Work on the applicant's own behalf and account in Türkiye.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Leads to
Residence permit
quoted from the official source
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.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial resourcesWhere the applicant is a company partner or investor, the capital share and economic contribution are assessed; no universal amount is stated on the current page.
  • Purpose or legal basisWork on the applicant's own behalf and account in Türkiye.
  • Qualifications or professional authorisationThe Ministry assesses education, professional experience, science and technology contribution, economic and employment impact, capital share and other international-labour-policy factors.
  • Work authorisation requirementThe Ministry must issue the independent work permit before self-employment begins.
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 independent work permit substitutes for a residence permit during its validity.
  • Work rightsThe permit authorises work on the holder's own behalf within the approved activity.
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 The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.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
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe independent permit is issued for a fixed period determined in the approval.
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: Work on the applicant's own behalf and account in Türkiye.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: Where the applicant is a company partner or investor, the capital share and economic contribution are assessed; no universal amount is stated on the current page. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03What does this route lead to?
The official source states: The independent work permit substitutes for a residence permit during its validity.

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

We checked 8 points against the official source; 8 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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