{"id":3491,"date":"2026-09-16T15:57:42","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T12:57:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/?p=3491"},"modified":"2026-10-01T11:08:33","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T08:08:33","slug":"calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/","title":{"rendered":"Rejection of Work Permit Application 2026: Grounds and Consequences"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Ba\u015fl\u0131klar<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Calisma_Izni_Basvurusu_Neden_Reddedilir\" >Why Is a Work Permit Application Rejected?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#6735_Sayili_Kanuna_Gore_Calisma_Izni_Ret_Sebepleri\" >Work Permit Rejection Grounds Pursuant to Law No. 6735<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Uluslararasi_isgucu_politikasina_uygun_bulunmama\" >Not being found compliant with international labor policy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Sahte_veya_yaniltici_bilgi_ve_belge_sunulmasi\" >Submission of forged or misleading information and documents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Yabanci_istihdam_gerekcesinin_yeterli_gorulmemesi\" >Failure to consider the grounds for employing a foreigner as sufficient<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Turk_vatandaslarina_ayrilmis_meslekler\" >Professions reserved for Turkish citizens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Gerekli_nitelik_ve_uzmanligin_bulunmamasi\" >Lack of required qualifications and expertise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Degerlendirme_kriterlerinin_karsilanmamasi\" >Failure to meet evaluation criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#3_Agustos_2026_tarihli_istisnanin_yanlis_uygulanmasi\" >Misapplication of the exemption dated August 3, 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#YUKK_kamu_duzeni_ve_guvenlik_kaynakli_engeller\" >YUKK, obstacles arising from public order and security<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Kanuni_surede_yapilmayan_veya_tamamlanmayan_basvuru\" >Applications not made or completed within the statutory period<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Sektorel_Sartlar_Nedeniyle_Ret\" >Refusal Due to Sectoral Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Calisma_Izni_Ret_Karari_Nasil_Bildirilir\" >How is the Work Permit Refusal Decision Notified?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Calisma_Izni_Reddedilirse_Ne_Olur\" >What Happens If the Work Permit Is Refused?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Retten_Sonra_Yeniden_Calisma_Izni_Basvurusu_Yapilabilir_mi\" >Can a New Work Permit Application Be Filed After a Refusal?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Yeni_basvuru_mu_idari_itiraz_mi\" >A new application or an administrative appeal?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Ret_Dosyasi_Nasil_Incelenmelidir\" >How Should the Refusal File Be Examined?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Calisma_Izni_Retlerine_Iliskin_Danistay_Kararlari\" >Council of State (Dan\u0131\u015ftay) Precedents Regarding Work Permit Refusals<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Sirketin_donemsel_zarari_tek_basina_yeterli_ret_gerekcesi_midir\" >Is the company's periodic loss alone a sufficient ground for rejection?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Beraat_karari_calisma_izni_verilmesini_zorunlu_kilar_mi\" >Does an acquittal make the issuance of a work permit mandatory?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Calisma_Izni_Basvurusunda_Sik_Yapilan_Hatalar\" >Common Mistakes in Work Permit Applications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Calisma_Izni_Basvurusu_Oncesi_Ret_Riskini_Azaltan_Kontrol_Listesi\" >Checklist to Minimize Refusal Risk Prior to Work Permit Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Sik_Sorulan_Sorular\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Calisma_izni_basvurusu_reddedilirse_tekrar_basvuru_yapilabilir_mi\" >Can a new application be made if the work permit application is rejected?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Calisma_izni_reddine_kac_gun_icinde_itiraz_edilir\" >Within how many days must an appeal be filed against a work permit rejection?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Itiraz_etmeden_yeni_calisma_izni_basvurusu_yapilabilir_mi\" >Can a new work permit application be made without filing an objection?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Bes_Turk_calisan_yoksa_basvuru_mutlaka_reddedilir_mi\" >Is an application invariably rejected if there are not five Turkish employees?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Sirket_zarar_ediyorsa_calisma_izni_reddedilir_mi\" >Is a work permit rejected if the company is operating at a loss?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Calisma_izni_reddedilirse_ikamet_izni_de_iptal_olur_mu\" >If a work permit application is rejected, is the residence permit also revoked?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Calisma_izni_reddedilen_yabanci_sinir_disi_edilir_mi\" >Will a foreign national whose work permit is rejected be deported?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Uzatma_basvurusu_reddedilen_yabanci_calismaya_devam_edebilir_mi\" >Can a foreigner whose extension application has been rejected continue to work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Eksik_belge_nedeniyle_ret_verilirse_ne_yapilir\" >What is done if a rejection is issued due to missing documents?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Beraat_karari_calisma_izni_alinmasini_garanti_eder_mi\" >Does an acquittal decision guarantee the issuance of a work permit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Calisma_izni_ret_karari_kac_gunde_cikar\" >Within how many days is a work permit rejection decision issued?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Sonuc\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Yazar_Bilgisi\" >Author Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#TBB_Meslek_Kurallari_ve_Reklam_Yasagina_Uyum_Ibaresi\" >Compliance Statement with TBB Professional Rules and Advertising Prohibition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/#Iletisim_ve_Hukuki_Bilgilendirme\" >Communication and Legal Information<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<!--\nWORDPRESS YAZI BA\u015eLI\u011eI \/ H1:\n\u00c7al\u0131\u015fma \u0130zni Ba\u015fvurusunun Reddi 2026: Nedenleri ve Sonu\u00e7lar\u0131\n\n\u00d6NER\u0130LEN URL:\nhttps:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/\n\nODAK ANAHTAR KEL\u0130ME:\n\u00e7al\u0131\u015fma izni ba\u015fvurusunun reddi\n\nSEO BA\u015eLI\u011eI:\n\u00c7al\u0131\u015fma \u0130zni Ba\u015fvurusunun Reddi 2026: Nedenleri\n\nMETA A\u00c7IKLAMA:\n\u00c7al\u0131\u015fma izni ba\u015fvurusu neden reddedilir? 6735 say\u0131l\u0131 Kanun, 2026 kriterleri, ret karar\u0131n\u0131n sonu\u00e7lar\u0131, yeniden ba\u015fvuru ve emsal kararlar.\n\nRANK MATH \u015eEMA:\nMakale \/ BlogPosting\n-->\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rejection of a work permit application<\/strong>, refers to the conclusion by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security that the statutory requirements or current evaluation criteria regarding the foreigner or the employer have not been met. A refusal may be based on various grounds, such as the application failing to comply with international labor policy, insufficiency of the justification for foreign employment, failure of the employer to meet employment or financial adequacy criteria, the wage not being determined in accordance with the position, lack of mandatory pre-approval, insufficiency of the foreigner's professional qualifications, obstacles arising from public order or migration legislation, and procedures not completed within the prescribed time limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A refusal decision does not grant the foreigner the right to work for another employer and does not automatically constitute a work permit. However, a refusal does not automatically mean a deportation decision in every case. The foreigner's work, residence, and stay in Turkey must be evaluated separately based on the existing visa, residence permit, international protection, or other legal basis of stay. If the grounds for refusal can be remedied, a new application may be filed; if it is believed that there is a factual or legal error in the decision, an online objection may be lodged with the Ministry within 30 days from notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">regarding the general system of work permits and the distinction between domestic and international applications <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/yabanci-calisma-izni\/\">our foreign work permit guide<\/a> you may review. This article focuses on the grounds for refusal, the consequences of the decision, and the re-preparation of the file. Administrative objections and annulment lawsuits will be covered in detail in a separate guide within our content plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calisma_Izni_Basvurusu_Neden_Reddedilir\"><\/span>Why Is a Work Permit Application Rejected?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A work permit application is not accepted solely upon the uploading of documents to the system. The Ministry jointly evaluates the qualifications of the foreign national, the authenticity of the position, the employer's operations, the need for foreign employment, wage and employment conditions, sectoral permits, international labor policy, and the opinions of relevant institutions. The rejection of an application often stems not from the absence of a single document, but from the legal and economic integrity of the file failing to be found convincing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Grounds for Rejection<\/th><th>Typical issue in practice<\/th><th>Initial review<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Employment criterion<\/td><td>Failure to meet the required number of Turkish citizen employees<\/td><td>Application date and SSI records<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Financial sufficiency<\/td><td>Failure to meet the capital, net sales, or export criteria<\/td><td>Current balance sheet and income statement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wage criterion<\/td><td>Undereporting the gross salary required for the position<\/td><td>Profession code, job title, and employment contract<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Justification for foreign employment<\/td><td>Failure to explain why the position requires a foreign employee<\/td><td>Job description and operational need<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Professional qualification<\/td><td>Lack of diploma, equivalency, experience, or preliminary permit<\/td><td>Sectoral legislation and documents<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Immigration and security record<\/td><td>Entry ban, deportation assessment, or negative institutional opinion<\/td><td>Current legal status of the foreigner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Procedure and time limit<\/td><td>Failure to complete missing documents within the prescribed period or incorrect application type<\/td><td>e-Permit transaction and notification records<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The documents on which the application is evaluated vary depending on the foreigner's status and the sector. For the essential document check regarding the employer and the foreigner <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/yabanci-calisma-izni-icin-gerekli-belgeler\/\">documents required for foreign work permit 2026<\/a> you can review our article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6735_Sayili_Kanuna_Gore_Calisma_Izni_Ret_Sebepleri\"><\/span>Work Permit Rejection Grounds Pursuant to Law No. 6735<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rejection of work permit applications is primarily based on Article 9 of the International Labor Law No. 6735. The current text of the law <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mevzuat.gov.tr\/MevzuatMetin\/1.5.6735.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Legislation Information System<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/mevzuat.adalet.gov.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ministry of Justice UYAP Legislation<\/a> can be accessed through. The headings in the law must be interpreted in the specific case as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uluslararasi_isgucu_politikasina_uygun_bulunmama\"><\/span>Not being found compliant with international labor policy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ministry may take into consideration the country's labor market needs, sectoral and economic developments, changes in employment and working life, the foreigner's education and professional experience, the qualified labor force needed by Turkey, and bilateral or multilateral relations. Therefore, meeting all numerical criteria does not mean that the application will necessarily be accepted. However, this discretionary power must be exercised with a concrete, understandable justification subject to judicial review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sahte_veya_yaniltici_bilgi_ve_belge_sunulmasi\"><\/span>Submission of forged or misleading information and documents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Providing untrue information regarding the passport, diploma, employment contract, company documents, financial statements, number of employees, salary, or professional experience constitutes grounds for rejection. It is not necessary for the document to be merely forged; using a genuine document for a misleading purpose or in a manner that conceals the truth may also adversely affect the application. Furthermore, depending on the nature of the act, criminal law and administrative sanction consequences may arise. Therefore, records contrary to the facts must not be created in order to seemingly fulfill a missing requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yabanci_istihdam_gerekcesinin_yeterli_gorulmemesi\"><\/span>Failure to consider the grounds for employing a foreigner as sufficient<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The employer must explain what duties the foreigner will perform and how this employment relates to the business operations. General statements such as merely \"knows a foreign language,\" \"will be beneficial to the company,\" or \"expert personnel\" may not be sufficient. A concrete link must be established between the foreigner's education, experience, languages spoken, target market, technical knowledge, customer or supplier relations, and job description.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, for a foreigner who will manage commercial communications with certain countries to which exports are made, language proficiency, market experience, the company's export data, and the scope of duties can be explained together. Conversely, a title unrelated to the company's field of activity or a duty inconsistent with the foreigner's resume may create doubt regarding the authenticity of the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turk_vatandaslarina_ayrilmis_meslekler\"><\/span>Professions reserved for Turkish citizens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A work permit cannot be granted for a job or profession reserved for Turkish citizens by special laws. Attorneyship, notary public services, private security guard services, certified public accountancy, and certain healthcare, maritime, and other duties specified in the legislation may fall within this scope. Current and detailed list <a href=\"https:\/\/www.csgb.gov.tr\/uigm\/calisma-izni\/turk-vatandaslarina-hasredilen-meslekler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">is published on the Ministry's page for professions reserved exclusively for Turkish citizens.<\/a> Since the actual content of the work to be performed will be taken as the basis rather than the title of the profession, simply writing a different title does not eliminate the prohibition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gerekli_nitelik_ve_uzmanligin_bulunmamasi\"><\/span>Lack of required qualifications and expertise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the position requires a diploma, equivalency, professional qualification, license, certificate, experience, or prior permission from the relevant institution, the foreigner must meet these conditions. In regulated fields such as engineering, architecture, teaching, or healthcare personnel, it is not sufficient for the foreigner to submit solely an employment contract. The profession declared with the diploma, the job description, and the wage coefficient must also be consistent with one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Degerlendirme_kriterlerinin_karsilanmamasi\"><\/span>Failure to meet evaluation criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The general criteria applied in 2026 are grouped under the headings of employment, financial adequacy, and wages. The Ministry's <a href=\"https:\/\/www.csgb.gov.tr\/uigm\/calisma-izni\/calisma-izni-degerlendirme-kriterleri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">current work permit evaluation criteria<\/a> must be taken as the basis on the application date. Since criteria are subject to change, transactions should not be processed based on figures found in outdated online articles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>2026 general criterion<\/th><th>Basic metric<\/th><th>Important note<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Employment<\/td><td>The employment of at least 5 Turkish citizens for each foreign national is essential<\/td><td>The sector, status, and the exception dated August 3, 2026, shall be examined separately.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Newly established workplace on a balance sheet basis<\/td><td>Minimum paid-in capital of 500,000 TRY<\/td><td>Intended for current-year establishments that do not yet have a year-end balance sheet.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Active workplace on a balance sheet basis<\/td><td>TRY 500,000 capital or TRY 8,000,000 net sales or USD 150,000 exports<\/td><td>Meeting any of the alternative criteria shall be taken as the basis.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wage<\/td><td>1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 times the gross minimum wage depending on the position<\/td><td>The gross minimum wage as of the application date and the correct position shall be taken as the basis.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All exceptions to the criteria in this table and their application by sector <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-degerlendirme-kriterleri-2026\/\">work permit evaluation criteria 2026<\/a> are provided in our guide; whereas gross wage calculations by position are <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/yabanci-calisanlarda-ucret-kriterleri-2026\/\">wage criteria for foreign employees<\/a> is explained in detail in our article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Agustos_2026_tarihli_istisnanin_yanlis_uygulanmasi\"><\/span>Misapplication of the exemption dated August 3, 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of August 3, 2026, for certain inland applications made on behalf of foreigners who have legally resided in Turkey under a work permit, residence permit, or international protection for at least one year within the last three years preceding the application date, employment and financial adequacy criteria shall fundamentally not apply for a maximum of three foreigners at the same workplace. The number of foreigners working with a work permit in such workplaces must not exceed the number of Turkish citizen employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This regulation does not mean that all work permit requirements are lifted. Requirements regarding wages, professional qualifications, justification for employing foreigners, sector conditions, public order, and other statutory reviews shall continue to apply. The criteria shall also be reintroduced for the fourth and subsequent foreigners. Scope of application of the amendment <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izninde-istihdam-siniri-kaldirildi-2026-guncel\/\">employment limit amendment in work permits<\/a> is examined in our article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YUKK_kamu_duzeni_ve_guvenlik_kaynakli_engeller\"><\/span>YUKK, obstacles arising from public order and security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The existence of an obstacle to the foreigner's entry into Turkey, acquisition of a visa, or stay in the country; the evaluation of deportation proceedings against them; or the issuance of negative opinions by relevant public institutions regarding public order, public security, or public health may affect the work permit decision. Not every judicial investigation or restriction code automatically produces the same result; the content, legal basis, currency of the record, and the opinion of the relevant institution must be concretely examined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The work permit file is not independent of migration law records. If there is also a deportation decision against the foreigner, the consequences of <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/sinir-disi-karari\/\">our deportation guide<\/a> must be evaluated within the scope of. It should be specifically emphasized that the denial of a work permit does not constitute a deportation decision by itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kanuni_surede_yapilmayan_veya_tamamlanmayan_basvuru\"><\/span>Applications not made or completed within the statutory period<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selecting the wrong application type, failing to meet the in-country application requirement, failing to complete the foreign representation reference process, failing to upload the additional information and documents requested by the Ministry within the given period, or making an extension application after the expiration of the permit period may lead to a negative outcome. Creating a draft does not mean that the application has been completed; the electronic transaction record and application status must be checked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The extension application must be made within the last 60-day period and before the permit expires. For the same employer condition, continuation of work up to 90 days, and period calculation <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-uzatma-basvurusu\/\">work permit extension application<\/a> you may review our guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sektorel_Sartlar_Nedeniyle_Ret\"><\/span>Refusal Due to Sectoral Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to general criteria, there may be conditions specific to the sector in which the work is performed. Preliminary permits in education and health; the nature and certification of the enterprise in tourism; the need for care or companionship and the socio-economic status of the employer in domestic services; roles requiring expertise in IT; criteria such as capital share and operations for foreign company partners are evaluated separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Education:<\/strong> The necessary preliminary permit must be obtained from the Ministry of National Education or the Council of Higher Education.<\/li><li><strong>Healthcare:<\/strong> The preliminary permit from the Ministry of Health and professional working conditions must be fulfilled.<\/li><li><strong>Domestic services:<\/strong> The scope of childcare, elderly or disabled care, and patient companionship, as well as tangible needs, must be demonstrated.<\/li><li><strong>Tourism:<\/strong> The tourism enterprise nature of the workplace, the activity certificate, and the duties of the foreigner must be compatible.<\/li><li><strong>Information technology:<\/strong> To benefit from the criteria exemption, the assignment must be an IT job that genuinely requires expertise.<\/li><li><strong>Company partner:<\/strong> Partnership shares, capital, and permit annotations must be examined together.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regarding foreign partners or workplace owners, the matter that the application structure and company establishment do not grant the right to work solely by themselves <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/sirket-kurulumu-yoluyla-calisma-izni-alma-sureci\/\">work permit through company establishment<\/a> is explained in our article. For the current documents requested by the Ministry according to the sector and status, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.csgb.gov.tr\/uigm\/calisma-izni\/belgeler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">from the official documents page<\/a> accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calisma_Izni_Ret_Karari_Nasil_Bildirilir\"><\/span>How is the Work Permit Refusal Decision Notified?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The positive or negative result of the application is notified to the email address provided during the application and can be viewed via the e-Permit system. For applications made from abroad, the result is also transmitted online to the relevant foreign representation. Article 21 of Law No. 6735 regulates the notification of rejection and revocation decisions to the interested party and that an objection can be made against the decision within 30 days from the date of notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When calculating periods, rather than relying solely on the email subject line or the day the result is displayed in the system, notification and service records must be kept together. The law article, subparagraph, explanation, application number, and notification date in the rejection text constitute the starting point of the file review. The Ministry's <a href=\"https:\/\/www.csgb.gov.tr\/sikca-sorulan-sorular\/uluslararasi-%C4%B1sgucu-genel-mudurlugu\/calisma-%C4%B1zni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">work permit frequently asked questions page<\/a> explains the topics of result notification, objection, and re-application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calisma_Izni_Reddedilirse_Ne_Olur\"><\/span>What Happens If the Work Permit Is Refused?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The outcome of the rejection decision varies depending on the type of application and the current legal status of the foreigner. If an initial application has been rejected, the foreigner cannot start working based on this application. In applications from abroad, the work visa and the associated entry process cannot be completed. In domestic applications, however, the foreigner's existing residence permit is not automatically revoked solely because the work permit was rejected; nevertheless, the duration and purpose of the residence permit must be independently maintained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the extension application for an expired work permit is rejected, the temporary work continuation provided during the evaluation terminates with the rejection decision. The foreigner continuing to work based on the old, expired card creates the risk of unauthorized employment. The employer's employment relationship, wages, SSI (SGK) deregistration, and notification obligations must be executed separately in accordance with labor and social security legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Application type<\/th><th>The primary consequence following the rejection<\/th><th>Points to take into consideration<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Initial application from abroad<\/td><td>The work visa process tied to the work permit cannot proceed<\/td><td>A new application or an appeal against the decision is evaluated.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Initial application from within the country<\/td><td>The foreign national cannot work based on the application<\/td><td>The validity of the current residence permit is also checked.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Extension application<\/td><td>Temporary employment continuation ends upon notification of the decision<\/td><td>If the previous permit has expired, work must not be continued.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New employer application<\/td><td>The right to work with the new employer does not arise<\/td><td>If an existing permit exists, it is evaluated solely within its own scope.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Approved file with unpaid fees<\/td><td>If the fee is not paid within the specified period, the application shall be rejected.<\/td><td>Underpayment or overpayment may also render the procedure inconclusive.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fact that a valid work permit replaces a residence permit does not mean that a rejected application will also grant the right of residence. For application conditions from within Turkey and residence connection, <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/ikamet-izni-olmadan-calisma-izni-alinir-mi\/\">can a work permit be obtained without a residence permit?<\/a> our article may be reviewed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Retten_Sonra_Yeniden_Calisma_Izni_Basvurusu_Yapilabilir_mi\"><\/span>Can a New Work Permit Application Be Filed After a Refusal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. According to the official statement of the Ministry, the rejection of a work permit application does not solely constitute an obstacle to making a new application. Once the grounds for rejection are eliminated, a new file can be created based on the foreigner's application conditions from either within or outside the country. However, resubmitting the same documents and statements without modification will, in most cases, lead to the same result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yeni_basvuru_mu_idari_itiraz_mi\"><\/span>A new application or an administrative appeal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the ground for rejection constitutes an actual deficiency as of the application date and this deficiency can be subsequently remedied, a new application may be more functional. For instance, if a capital increase has just been made, the required number of employees has been subsequently provided, or the missing preliminary permission has been obtained, a new file can be prepared with conditions reflecting the new date. Conversely, if the criteria were already met as of the application date, but SGK records were not observed, the correct document was improperly evaluated, or the decision lacked concrete justification, an administrative appeal may be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Status<\/th><th>The potentially more appropriate route<\/th><th>Why<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>The condition was truly absent on the application date and was completed later<\/td><td>New application<\/td><td>It ensures the reassessment of the new financial\/material status.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The condition existed on the application date but was overlooked<\/td><td>Administrative appeal<\/td><td>The material error in the current file can be demonstrated with documents.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The rejection is based solely on an abstract provision of the law.<\/td><td>Lawsuit based on the objection and conditions<\/td><td>The justification and grounds elements of the transaction are debatable.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The foreigner's status is not suitable for a new application.<\/td><td>Concrete legal assessment<\/td><td>The right to apply domestically cannot be presumed.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>There is an allegation of fraudulent documents or a security record.<\/td><td>Prior examination of records and evidence<\/td><td>Uncontrolled re-application may create new risks.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The objection is made through the e-Permit system by uploading an explanatory petition and documents. The 30-day period starting from the notification is crucial. This article merely indicates the fork in the road; the petition for objection, annulment action, competent and authorized court, limitation period for filing the action, and stay of execution will be examined separately and comprehensively in our 6th article titled 'Objection to Work Permit Rejection and Annulment Action'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ret_Dosyasi_Nasil_Incelenmelidir\"><\/span>How Should the Refusal File Be Examined?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The date of service or notification of the rejection decision is determined.<\/li><li>The article and sub-clause of Law No. 6735 indicated in the decision are determined.<\/li><li>The e-Permit application form, all uploaded documents, and system messages are downloaded.<\/li><li>The evaluation criteria valid as of the application date are established; subsequently modified criteria shall not be applied retroactively.<\/li><li>The employer's SSI employee list, financial statements, capital, sales, and export data are reviewed.<\/li><li>The foreigner's diploma, experience, position, occupation code, contract, and wage are compared.<\/li><li>The scope and validity date of the sectoral pre-permit, license, or activity certificate are examined.<\/li><li>The foreigner's residence, visa, entry ban, restriction, and other immigration law records are investigated.<\/li><li>It is distinguished whether the grounds for refusal are based on an actual deficiency, a factual error, or a legal assessment.<\/li><li>The deadlines and outcomes of new application, administrative appeal, and litigation options are evaluated separately.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is also important to correctly understand the employer, position, and address limitations on the permit document prior to the application. In this regard, you can benefit from our <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-serhleri-nedir\/\">what are work permit annotations?<\/a> article. For the electronic application screen, <a href=\"https:\/\/ecalismaizni.csgb.gov.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">e-Permit system<\/a>, and for the transaction steps, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.csgb.gov.tr\/uigm\/calisma-izni\/basvuru-kilavuzlari\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Ministry's application guidelines<\/a> shall be taken as the basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calisma_Izni_Retlerine_Iliskin_Danistay_Kararlari\"><\/span>Council of State (Dan\u0131\u015ftay) Precedents Regarding Work Permit Refusals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following decisions illustrate how the administration's discretionary power is reviewed in cases of rejection or revocation of permits. Two of the decisions directly concern the rejection of an application, while two concern the revocation of a granted permit. Each decision must be evaluated within the framework of its own factual circumstances and the legislation in force at the date of the administrative act; a single decision does not automatically produce binding results for all work permit files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Ruling<\/th><th>Dispute and reasoning<\/th><th>Conclusion<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/app.apilex.ai\/shared-document\/danistay_10_daire_2021-11-10_2017-1899_2021-5435.md?type=TR_ICTIHAT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Council of State, 10th Chamber, E. 2017\/1899, K. 2021\/5435, 10.11.2021<\/a><\/td><td>The application for the employment of a SPA therapist at a boutique hotel was rejected on the grounds of the company's periodic losses and failure to contribute to the economy. An assessment based solely on financial outcomes without citing sufficient statutory basis was found to be unlawful.<\/td><td><strong>In favor of the applicant:<\/strong> The decision annulling the rejection act was upheld.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/app.apilex.ai\/shared-document\/danistay_10_daire_2022-06-08_2019-10332_2022-3164.md?type=TR_ICTIHAT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Council of State, 10th Chamber, E. 2019\/10332, K. 2022\/3164, 08.06.2022<\/a><\/td><td>The application for a foreigner to work as a general manager was rejected based on the company's capital and the lack of Turkish employees. The annulment decision, which took into account the specific characteristics of the case, passed appellate review; the dissenting opinion argued that the economic and employment contributions were insufficient.<\/td><td><strong>In favor of the applicant:<\/strong> The annulment decision was upheld.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/app.apilex.ai\/shared-document\/danistay_8_daire_2024-03-01_2023-2174_2024-1058.md?type=TR_ICTIHAT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Council of State, 8th Chamber, E. 2023\/2174, K. 2024\/1058, 01.03.2024<\/a><\/td><td>The work permit of a foreigner at a private educational institution was revoked on security grounds. It was stated that an acquittal in criminal proceedings does not, by itself, invalidate the administrative security assessment, and that administrative facts must be investigated separately.<\/td><td><strong>Against the applicant:<\/strong> The regional administrative court's decision in favor of annulment has been reversed.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/app.apilex.ai\/shared-document\/danistay_10_daire_2021-10-06_2017-144_2021-4588.md?type=TR_ICTIHAT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Council of State 10th Chamber, E. 2017\/144, K. 2021\/4588, 06.10.2021<\/a><\/td><td>The domestic work permit was revoked upon the determinations of the Ministry of Interior that immigration and asylum procedures were abused for the purpose of legal stay. The majority deemed the administrative findings sufficient; the dissenting opinion argued that there was no concrete determination.<\/td><td><strong>Against the applicant:<\/strong> The decision to dismiss the lawsuit has been upheld.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sirketin_donemsel_zarari_tek_basina_yeterli_ret_gerekcesi_midir\"><\/span>Is the company's periodic loss alone a sufficient ground for rejection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the case file of the Council of State 10th Chamber numbered E. 2017\/1899, the company's incurring losses, failure to form a tax base, and assumption of not contributing value-added to the national economy were made the grounds for rejection. The Chamber evaluated that the legislation in force at the date of the transaction did not grant the administration the authority to reject the application solely based on the company's periodic financial outcome, and upheld the annulment decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This decision does not mean that the numerical financial adequacy criteria announced today can never be applied. On the contrary, current criteria such as 500,000 TL capital, 8,000,000 TL net sales, or 150,000 USD exports can be concretely examined in the 2026 application. The current significance of the decision demonstrates that the administration must rely on legal criteria existing at the date of application and evaluate the applicant's situation with a reasoned basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beraat_karari_calisma_izni_verilmesini_zorunlu_kilar_mi\"><\/span>Does an acquittal make the issuance of a work permit mandatory?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The decision of the Council of State 8th Chamber numbered E. 2023\/2174 indicates that criminal proceedings and administrative security assessments are not the same. An acquittal in the criminal court does not alone ensure the issuance of a work permit or cause the revocation act to be automatically deemed unlawful. Nevertheless, the administration should not content itself with merely an abstract security statement; it must set forth the administrative facts upon which it relies and the current assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calisma_Izni_Basvurusunda_Sik_Yapilan_Hatalar\"><\/span>Common Mistakes in Work Permit Applications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Using figures from former assessment criteria rather than those at the date of application.<\/li><li>Assuming that the five Turkish employees rule has been lifted for all foreigners due to an exception.<\/li><li>Selecting mismatched job descriptions, occupation codes, and wage coefficients in the employment contract.<\/li><li>Explaining the grounds for foreign employment with general and undocumented statements.<\/li><li>Assuming that the establishment of a company or partnership alone grants the right to work.<\/li><li>Completing an education or healthcare application that requires prior authorization without obtaining such authorization.<\/li><li>Failing to check the residence and legal status of the foreigner for domestic applications.<\/li><li>Failing to monitor missing document notifications or the electronic mail account.<\/li><li>Attempting to file an extension application after the work permit has expired.<\/li><li>Continuing to employ the foreigner in the same capacity after a rejection decision.<\/li><li>Resubmitting the same file without rectifying the actual deficiency.<\/li><li>Assuming that the appeal period is automatically stayed due to the filing of a new application.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calisma_Izni_Basvurusu_Oncesi_Ret_Riskini_Azaltan_Kontrol_Listesi\"><\/span>Checklist to Minimize Refusal Risk Prior to Work Permit Application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Has the application type been correctly determined as domestic, consular (abroad), or extension?<\/li><li>Are the foreigner's passport and legal status of stay suitable for the application?<\/li><li>Is there a genuine and documentable link between the employer's activity and the foreigner's duties?<\/li><li>Are the employment and financial adequacy criteria met based on the data as of the application date?<\/li><li>If an exception is relied upon, are the conditions regarding the person, number, sector, and date of the exception fulfilled?<\/li><li>Has the gross wage been determined in accordance with the correct occupational group coefficient?<\/li><li>Are the employment contract, e-Permit form, occupation code, and SSI (SGK) notification consistent with one another?<\/li><li>Are the diploma, translation, equivalency, certificate, and experience documents ready?<\/li><li>Is the sectoral preliminary permit, license, or activity certificate valid?<\/li><li>Is there a profession or duty reserved exclusively for Turkish citizens?<\/li><li>Are the capital share and operational conditions fulfilled for the company shareholder?<\/li><li>Are the documents legible, up-to-date, and uploaded to the correct application field?<\/li><li>Has it been verified that the application was completed with an electronic signature?<\/li><li>Are additional documents and result notifications monitored on a regular basis?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sik_Sorulan_Sorular\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calisma_izni_basvurusu_reddedilirse_tekrar_basvuru_yapilabilir_mi\"><\/span>Can a new application be made if the work permit application is rejected?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. A rejection does not constitute an absolute bar to a new application. However, the grounds for rejection must first be determined and the deficiencies remedied; resubmitting the exact same file without modification is generally insufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calisma_izni_reddine_kac_gun_icinde_itiraz_edilir\"><\/span>Within how many days must an appeal be filed against a work permit rejection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An objection to the Ministry's decision can be filed through the e-Permit system within 30 days from the date of notification, accompanied by a detailed petition and supporting documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Itiraz_etmeden_yeni_calisma_izni_basvurusu_yapilabilir_mi\"><\/span>Can a new work permit application be made without filing an objection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new application is possible provided that the grounds for rejection have been addressed and the requirements for a new application are met. However, a new application does not automatically preserve the period for objecting or filing a lawsuit against the previous decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bes_Turk_calisan_yoksa_basvuru_mutlaka_reddedilir_mi\"><\/span>Is an application invariably rejected if there are not five Turkish employees?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not automatically in every case. While the general rule is five Turkish employees for each foreign national, the sector, the status of the foreign national, and the limited exemption dated August 3, 2026 must also be evaluated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sirket_zarar_ediyorsa_calisma_izni_reddedilir_mi\"><\/span>Is a work permit rejected if the company is operating at a loss?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The periodic loss of a company is not solely and in all cases an automatic ground for rejection. However, the employer must meet the applicable financial adequacy criteria valid as of the application date and be able to demonstrate the economic substance of the file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calisma_izni_reddedilirse_ikamet_izni_de_iptal_olur_mu\"><\/span>If a work permit application is rejected, is the residence permit also revoked?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An existing and valid residence permit is not automatically revoked merely because a work permit application has been rejected. The foreign national's right to stay in Turkey is evaluated separately based on their residence or other legal status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calisma_izni_reddedilen_yabanci_sinir_disi_edilir_mi\"><\/span>Will a foreign national whose work permit is rejected be deported?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A rejection decision does not constitute an automatic deportation order on its own. However, the absence of another legal right to stay for the foreigner, unauthorized employment, or the presence of a separate deportation ground within the scope of YUKK may yield different results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uzatma_basvurusu_reddedilen_yabanci_calismaya_devam_edebilir_mi\"><\/span>Can a foreigner whose extension application has been rejected continue to work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following a rejection decision, work cannot be continued based on the expired former permit and the temporary continuation of work during the evaluation period. If there is no other valid right to work, continuing employment creates the risk of unauthorized work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eksik_belge_nedeniyle_ret_verilirse_ne_yapilir\"><\/span>What is done if a rejection is issued due to missing documents?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It must be checked whether the document was submitted within the prescribed period and its registration in the system. If the document was submitted on time, it can be proven in the appeal; if it was never submitted and the deficiency was subsequently remedied, a new application may be evaluated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beraat_karari_calisma_izni_alinmasini_garanti_eder_mi\"><\/span>Does an acquittal decision guarantee the issuance of a work permit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. An acquittal in criminal proceedings and an administrative security assessment may be based on different criteria. Nevertheless, the administration's adverse decision must have a concrete, current, and legally reviewable ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calisma_izni_ret_karari_kac_gunde_cikar\"><\/span>Within how many days is a work permit rejection decision issued?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a rule, the evaluation of duly filed applications with complete documents is completed within 30 days. If additional information or documents are requested, this period starts from the date the requested documents are uploaded to the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sonuc\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rejection of a work permit application should not be viewed merely as a \"lack of documents.\" A rejection decision is the result of the joint evaluation of the employer's financial and employment structure, the qualifications of the foreigner, the authenticity of the position, remuneration, sector, migration status, and public order records. The first step to take is to compare the decision text with the legislation in effect on the application date and the documents uploaded to the file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the actual deficiency has been remedied, a new application may be filed. If it is believed that there was an evaluation error despite the conditions being met on the application date, the 30-day administrative appeal period must not be missed. Although the rejection does not automatically result in the cancellation of the residence permit or deportation, the foreigner's work and stay status must be checked separately. For current official regulations, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.csgb.gov.tr\/uigm\/genel-bilgi\/mevzuat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">General Directorate of International Labor legislation page<\/a> shall be taken as the basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For our areas of practice under immigration and foreigners law <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/yabancilar-hukuku-av-batin-yilmaz\/\">our immigration law service page<\/a> you may review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yazar_Bilgisi\"><\/span>Author Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Attorney Bat\u0131n YILMAZ<\/strong><br><strong>Istanbul Bar Association Bar Registry No: 77008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TBB_Meslek_Kurallari_ve_Reklam_Yasagina_Uyum_Ibaresi\"><\/span>Compliance Statement with TBB Professional Rules and Advertising Prohibition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This content is for informational purposes only. It does not aim to advertise, secure business, acquire clients, solicit, claim professional superiority, or guarantee results for any person or institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While preparing the content <strong>the Professional Rules of the Union of Turkish Bar Associations and the provisions regarding the prohibition of advertising for the legal profession<\/strong> have been observed. The information in this article does not constitute legal counsel or a definitive legal opinion with respect to any specific case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Iletisim_ve_Hukuki_Bilgilendirme\"><\/span>Communication and Legal Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Attorney Bat\u0131n YILMAZ<\/strong><br><strong>Istanbul Bar Association Bar Registry No: 77008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yakuplu Mahallesi, H\u00fcrriyet Bulvar\u0131, Skyport Residence Kat:12 No:133, Beylikd\u00fcz\u00fc, \u0130stanbul<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Telephone: 0 (532) 669 34 90<br>Alternative Telephone: 0 (532) 732 34 90<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This contact section has been prepared solely for the purpose of indicating communication channels regarding legal services and <strong>does not carry the purpose of advertising, solicitation, acquiring clients, or claiming professional superiority<\/strong> .<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00c7al\u0131\u015fma izni ba\u015fvurusunun reddi, \u00c7al\u0131\u015fma ve Sosyal G\u00fcvenlik Bakanl\u0131\u011f\u0131n\u0131n yabanc\u0131 veya i\u015fveren bak\u0131m\u0131ndan gerekli kanuni \u015fartlar\u0131n ya da g\u00fcncel de\u011ferlendirme kriterlerinin kar\u015f\u0131lanmad\u0131\u011f\u0131 sonucuna varmas\u0131d\u0131r. 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