Long-stay work entry visa (employment) — informational only, not handled by SureshotVisa Verified 2026-06-09Turkey Work Visa
Information only — Türkiye work visa and permit overview for Indians. SureshotVisa does NOT process Turkey work visas or work permits.
No visa is ever guaranteed — the final decision always rests with the Turkey visa authority. We make sure your file is presented at its strongest.
SureshotVisa does NOT provide or process Türkiye work visas or work permits. This page is informational only. A Türkiye work visa requires an employer-sponsored work permit obtained from Türkiye's Ministry of Labour and Social Security. For employment in Türkiye, please deal directly with your Turkish employer and the official Turkish authorities.
Processing
Work-permit and work-visa applications take longer to conclude — handled via the employer and Turkish authorities
Stay Duration
Tied to the employment and work permit; residence permit is completed in Türkiye after arrival
Starting Fee
Varies
Apply At
3 VFS centres
Good to know before you apply
Rules that apply to every Turkey visa type — worth a quick read so nothing trips up your file.
- 1SureshotVisa does NOT provide or process Türkiye work visas or work permits — this entry is informational only.
- 2A Türkiye work visa requires an employer-sponsored work permit from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security.
- 3Work-permit and work-visa applications take longer to conclude than other categories.
- 4For employment in Türkiye, deal directly with your Turkish employer and the official Turkish authorities.
Who Can Apply
- Individuals with a confirmed job offer from a Turkish employer who will sponsor a work permit
- Applicants whose Turkish employer applies for the work permit with Türkiye's Ministry of Labour and Social Security
Not eligible under this visa:
- Tourists, business visitors, students and family visitors (use the relevant visa category instead)
- Anyone without a Turkish employer-sponsored work permit
What it costs
Government & VFS fees
Paid directly to Turkey / VFS — these are not our service fee, and we never mark them up.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Türkiye work visa / work permit fees | Varies |
SureshotVisa does NOT provide Türkiye work visas or work permits. Fees vary and are set by the Turkish Ministry of Labour and Social Security and the Turkish Mission — confirm directly through your employer and official Turkish authorities.
What to gather
Documents required
Having a document isn't the same as presenting it right — that's the part we handle.
Information Only
2 items- Employer-sponsored work permitRequired
A Turkish employer must obtain a work permit from Türkiye's Ministry of Labour and Social Security before the work visa is issued. SureshotVisa does not process this.
- Work visa application (post work-permit)Required
Lodged via the Turkey Visa Application Centre once the work permit process is initiated/approved. Handled through the employer and Turkish authorities, not SureshotVisa.
Required · optional / if applicable
The journey.
3 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.
- 01
Secure a job offer & employer sponsorship
Obtain a confirmed job offer from a Turkish employer who agrees to sponsor your work permit. This is arranged directly between you and the employer.
- 02
Employer applies for the work permit
The Turkish employer applies for the work permit with Türkiye's Ministry of Labour and Social Security. SureshotVisa does not handle this step.
- 03
Lodge the work visa & complete residence in Türkiye
Once the work permit process is in place, the work visa is lodged via VFS and you complete residence formalities in Türkiye after arrival — all through the employer and official Turkish authorities.
Download official forms
Official forms are hosted by VFS Global — we don't host third-party forms ourselves, so you always get the latest version.
How to download from VFS:
- Click the form name below — opens the official VFS Global page for Turkey
- Select the visa category you're applying for (e.g. Tourist, Business, Student)
- Scroll down to the "Download Form" section at the bottom
- Click the PDF icon next to the form name → saves to your device
Türkiye Ministry of Labour and Social Security (work permits)
Work permits are applied for by the Turkish employer with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. SureshotVisa does not process work permits or work visas.
Türkiye visa application centre (VFS Global, India)
Information only — the work visa is lodged here after the work-permit process, handled via the employer.
VFS application centres
Quiz not yet available for this visa type
We're actively building per-visa quizzes. For now, the best way to assess your eligibility for Turkey Work Visa is a free 1-on-1 consultation with our team.
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Questions, answered straight
No. SureshotVisa does NOT provide or process Türkiye work visas or work permits. This information is provided only so you understand the route. For employment in Türkiye, work directly with your Turkish employer and the official Turkish authorities.
A Türkiye work visa is tied to a work permit: a Turkish employer must apply for and obtain a work permit from Türkiye's Ministry of Labour and Social Security before the work visa can be issued. You then complete residence formalities in Türkiye after arrival.
Work-permit and work-visa applications take longer to conclude than tourist or business visas. The timeline depends on the Turkish Ministry of Labour and the Turkish Mission, not SureshotVisa.
Still have a question about your case? Ask us directly — we usually reply in 5 minutes.
This page is for information only
SureshotVisa does not process this visa category. For other Turkey visa types we can help with — Tourist, Visitor, Business, Student, or Family Reunification — see the related visa types below.
Other Turkey Visa Types
Turkey Tourist Visa
Turkey (Türkiye) tourist sticker visa for Indian citizens — submitted through VFS Global on behalf of the Turkish Mission, for tourism, sightseeing and holidays.
View guideTurkey Business Visa
Turkey (Türkiye) business / seminar / conference / fair visa for Indian professionals — submitted through VFS Global, with single- and multiple-entry options.
View guideTurkey Family Visit Visa
Turkey (Türkiye) family visit / family unification visa for Indians visiting relatives who are Turkish citizens or residents — submitted through VFS Global.
View guideTurkey Student / Education Visa
Turkey (Türkiye) education visa for Indian students, researchers, interns and Turkish-language-course participants — submitted through VFS Global.
View guideSource & Disclaimer
Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global Turkey website and Embassy of Turkey. Last verified 2026-06-09. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.