{"id":3499,"date":"2026-09-18T10:22:18","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T07:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/?p=3499"},"modified":"2026-09-29T14:10:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T11:10:18","slug":"izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/","title":{"rendered":"Unauthorized Employment Penalty for Foreigners 2026: Consequences for Employer and Foreigner"},"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\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Izinsiz_Yabanci_Calistirmak_Ne_Anlama_Gelir\" >What Does Unauthorized Employment of Foreigners Mean?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Deneme_suresi_staj_veya_gonulluluk_ceza_riskini_kaldirir_mi\" >Does a probation period, internship, or volunteer work eliminate the risk of penalties?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Kimlerin_Calisma_Izni_Almasi_Gerekmez\" >Who Is Exempt from Obtaining a Work Permit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Ceza_Isverene_mi_Yabanciya_mi_Kesilir\" >Is the Fine Imposed on the Employer or the Foreigner?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Isveren_vekili_ne_zaman_sorumlu_olabilir\" >When can an employer's representative be held liable?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Tekerrur_Halinde_Ceza_Nasil_Hesaplanir\" >How Is the Penalty Calculated in Case of Recurrence?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#SGK_Cezalari_ve_Geriye_Donuk_Prim_Borcu\" >SGK Fines and Retroactive Premium Debt<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#SGK_kaydi_calisma_izni_yerine_gecer_mi\" >Does SGK registration replace a work permit?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Is_Kazasi_ve_Yabanci_Calisanin_Haklari\" >Work Accidents and Rights of Foreign Employees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Sinir_Disi_Sureci_Otomatik_midir\" >Is the Deportation Process Automatic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Isverenin_Konaklama_Seyahat_ve_Saglik_Giderlerinden_Sorumlulugu\" >Employer's Liability for Accommodation, Travel, and Health Expenses<\/a><\/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\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Denetimde_Izinsiz_Calisma_Nasil_Tespit_Edilir\" >How is Unauthorized Employment Detected During Inspections?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Isyerinde_bulunmak_tek_basina_calisma_sayilir_mi\" >Does merely being present at the workplace constitute working?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Tercumansiz_ifade_cezayi_otomatik_olarak_iptal_ettirir_mi\" >Does a statement taken without an interpreter automatically invalidate the penalty?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Izinsiz_Yabanci_Calistirma_Cezasina_Nasil_Itiraz_Edilir\" >How to Appeal the Fine for Employing Foreigners Without Authorization?<\/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\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Pesin_odeme_itiraz_hakkini_ortadan_kaldirir_mi\" >Does advance payment eliminate the right to object?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Itiraz_dilekcesinde_hangi_belgeler_kullanilabilir\" >Which documents can be used in the petition for objection?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Cezanin_Iptalini_Gerektirebilecek_Baslica_Nedenler\" >Main Grounds That May Require the Annulment of the Fine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Emsal_Yargi_Kararlari\" >Precedent Judicial Decisions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Celiskili_beyanla_ceza_verilemeyecegine_iliskin_karar\" >Ruling regarding the inadmissibility of sentencing based on contradictory statements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Isyerinde_bulunmanin_tek_basina_yeterli_olmadigi_karar\" >Ruling that being present at the workplace is not solely sufficient<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Gercek_isveren_sifatinin_arastirilmasina_iliskin_karar\" >Decision regarding the investigation of the actual employer status<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Isveren_aleyhine_sonuclanan_karar\" >Decision resulting against the employer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Ceza_Hesabina_Iliskin_Ornekler\" >Examples Regarding the Calculation of Fines<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Bir_yabancinin_izinsiz_calistirilmasi\" >Unauthorized employment of a foreign national<\/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\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Uc_yabancinin_ayni_denetimde_tespit_edilmesi\" >Detection of three foreign nationals in the same inspection<\/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\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Izin_var_ancak_isveren_veya_gorev_farkliysa\" >If there is a permit but the employer or assignment is different<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Denetim_Sonrasinda_Ilk_Olarak_Ne_Yapilmalidir\" >What Should Be Done First After an Inspection?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Isverenler_Icin_Onleyici_Kontrol_Listesi\" >Preventive Checklist for Employers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#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-31\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#2026_yilinda_bir_yabanciyi_izinsiz_calistirmanin_cezasi_ne_kadar\" >What is the penalty for employing a foreigner without a permit in 2026?<\/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\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Yabanci_calisana_da_ceza_kesilir_mi\" >Is a fine also imposed on the foreign employee?<\/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\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Ikinci_kez_izinsiz_yabanci_calistirilirsa_ne_olur\" >What happens if a foreigner is employed without a permit for a second time?<\/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\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Calisma_izni_basvurusu_yapilan_yabanci_hemen_calisabilir_mi\" >Can a foreigner for whom a work permit application has been filed start working immediately?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Ikamet_izni_bulunan_yabanci_calistirilabilir_mi\" >Can a foreign national with a residence permit be employed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Evde_izinsiz_yabanci_bakici_calistirmanin_cezasi_var_mi\" >Is there a penalty for employing an unauthorized foreign caregiver at home?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Izinsiz_calisan_yabanci_hemen_sinir_disi_edilir_mi\" >Is an unauthorized foreign worker deported immediately?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Izinsiz_yabanci_calistirma_cezasina_itiraz_suresi_kac_gundur\" >What is the deadline to appeal against the penalty for employing unauthorized foreign workers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Itiraz_hangi_mahkemeye_yapilir\" >Which court has jurisdiction over the appeal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Cezayi_indirimli_odemek_itiraza_engel_midir\" >Does paying the fine with a discount prevent filing an appeal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Yabanci_isyerinde_bulunuyorsa_calistigi_kabul_edilir_mi\" >Is a foreign national considered to be working if they are present at the workplace?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Calisma_izni_reddedilen_yabanci_calismaya_devam_edebilir_mi\" >Can a foreign national whose work permit application has been rejected continue to work?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Resmi_Kaynaklar\" >Official Sources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Sonuc\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Yazar_Bilgisi\" >Author Information<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#TBB_Meslek_Kurallari_ve_Reklam_Yasagina_Uyum_Ibaresi\" >Compliance Statement with TBB Professional Rules and Advertising Prohibition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/#Iletisim_ve_Hukuki_Bilgilendirme\" >Communication and Legal Information<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<!--\nRANK MATH \/ YAYIN AYARLARI\nYaz\u0131 ba\u015fl\u0131\u011f\u0131 (H1): \u0130zinsiz Yabanc\u0131 \u00c7al\u0131\u015ft\u0131rma Cezas\u0131 2026: \u0130\u015fveren ve Yabanc\u0131 \u0130\u00e7in Sonu\u00e7lar\u0131\nKal\u0131c\u0131 ba\u011flant\u0131: https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/\nSlug: izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\nOdak anahtar kelime: izinsiz yabanc\u0131 \u00e7al\u0131\u015ft\u0131rma cezas\u0131\nSEO ba\u015fl\u0131\u011f\u0131: \u0130zinsiz Yabanc\u0131 \u00c7al\u0131\u015ft\u0131rma Cezas\u0131 2026 ve \u0130tiraz\nMeta a\u00e7\u0131klamas\u0131: \u0130zinsiz yabanc\u0131 \u00e7al\u0131\u015ft\u0131rma cezas\u0131 2026 tutarlar\u0131, SGK sonu\u00e7lar\u0131, s\u0131n\u0131r d\u0131\u015f\u0131 s\u00fcreci, i\u015fveren sorumlulu\u011fu ve 15 g\u00fcnl\u00fck itiraz yolu.\nKategori: Yabanc\u0131lar ve Vatanda\u015fl\u0131k Hukuku\n\u015eema: Makale \/ BlogPosting (yaln\u0131zca Rank Math; manuel FAQ veya JSON-LD eklemeyin)\n-->\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The fine for employing foreigners without authorization in 2026<\/strong>, is 102,503 TL for the employer for each foreigner found working without a work permit. Additionally, an administrative fine of 40,977 TL is imposed on the foreigner working under an employer without a work permit, and 82,010 TL on the self-employed foreigner. In case of a repetition of the same act, the fines are doubled. These amounts are only within the scope of the International Labor Law No. 6735; additional financial consequences may arise due to failure to notify SGK, missing premium payments, tax liabilities, occupational health and safety violations, or other legislative breaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A foreigner determined to be working without a work permit is reported to the Ministry of Interior for deportation. However, this report does not mean that the individual will be automatically deported without any review. The competent authority must make a separate assessment within the scope of the Law on Foreigners and International Protection No. 6458, examining the grounds for deportation, legal exceptions, family life, health status, the principle of non-refoulement, and other specific circumstances of the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>2026 violation type<\/th><th>Addressee<\/th><th>Fine amount<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Employing a foreigner without a work permit<\/td><td>Employer or employer's representative<\/td><td>102,503 TRY for each foreigner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unauthorized dependent work<\/td><td>Foreign employee<\/td><td>40,977 TRY<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unauthorized independent work<\/td><td>Foreigner<\/td><td>82,010 TRY<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Violation of the notification obligation under Law No. 6735<\/td><td>Employer and independent or indefinite-permit foreigner<\/td><td>6,805 TRY for each foreigner<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The amounts in the table are the official list published by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security for the year 2026. Since the fine is calculated separately for each foreign national, the total sanction may increase rapidly in cases where multiple individuals are employed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Izinsiz_Yabanci_Calistirmak_Ne_Anlama_Gelir\"><\/span>What Does Unauthorized Employment of Foreigners Mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pursuant to Article 6 of Law No. 6735, it is prohibited for covered foreign nationals to work or to be employed in Turkey without a work permit. Holding a tourist visa, short-term residence permit, family residence permit, or student residence permit does not grant the right to work on its own. As a rule, prior to actual employment, a valid work permit or a work permit exemption stipulated by law must be obtained on behalf of the foreign national and the employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mere fact that the employer has applied for a work permit is not sufficient on its own. Employing the foreign national before the initial application is finalized may constitute unauthorized employment. One of the key exceptions to this is the opportunity to work for a maximum of 90 days granted by the legislation under the same employer and within the scope of the same job, provided that the extension application is submitted in a timely manner before the expiration of the current permit. For detailed conditions, <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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deneme_suresi_staj_veya_gonulluluk_ceza_riskini_kaldirir_mi\"><\/span>Does a probation period, internship, or volunteer work eliminate the risk of penalties?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The designation given to the relationship is not solely determinative. Even if labeled as \"probation,\" \"assistance,\" \"volunteering,\" or \"visiting,\" if it is concretely determined that the foreign national works under the orders and instructions of the employer, participates in the business organization, and provides economic benefit to the employer, it may be deemed unauthorized employment. Conversely, the mere presence of a person at the workplace, conducting a short visit, or waiting for a relative does not automatically prove the existence of employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kimlerin_Calisma_Izni_Almasi_Gerekmez\"><\/span>Who Is Exempt from Obtaining a Work Permit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every foreign national is subject to the same regime. Different provisions may apply to Blue Card holders within the scope of Article 28 of Law No. 5901, individuals granted the right to work by special laws, and those outside the scope of Law No. 6735. In addition, a foreign national who qualifies for one of the work permit exemptions may be required to obtain an exemption certificate or information form depending on the type of exemption. A verbal declaration stating \"I am exempt\" is not sufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Temporary protection or international protection identification documents do not grant direct freedom to work in every circumstance. Subject to limited exemptions such as seasonal agriculture and livestock breeding, the permit or exemption process appropriate to the individual's status must be completed. Actively employing the foreign national without determining their legal scope does not legitimize the prior period, even if a permit application is subsequently filed.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Certain foreign nationals specified in the law and relevant regulations may benefit from work permit exemptions, limited to their activities and durations. For individuals within the scope of exemption, the application procedure, and the legal effect of the exemption certificate, <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-muafiyeti\/\">work permit exemption 2026<\/a> you may review our guide.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ceza_Isverene_mi_Yabanciya_mi_Kesilir\"><\/span>Is the Fine Imposed on the Employer or the Foreigner?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In unauthorized dependent employment, separate administrative fines are imposed on both the foreign national and the employer or employer's representative who employs them. The employer's fine is calculated per foreign national. For example, if three foreign nationals are duly determined to be working without authorization during the same inspection, the base total for the employer for the year 2026 shall be 307,509 TRY. A separate dependent employment fine shall also be assessed for each of the three foreign nationals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An independent foreign worker carries out economic activities on their own behalf and account. The penalty prescribed for such person differs from that of a dependent foreign worker. Whether the concrete relationship constitutes dependent employment, a partnership, or an independent activity must be determined by examining company records, the order-instruction relationship, remuneration, working arrangements, and who bears the economic risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Isveren_vekili_ne_zaman_sorumlu_olabilir\"><\/span>When can an employer's representative be held liable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The law may target the employer's representative alongside the employer. However, the mere presence of a person in the workplace as a manager, responsible personnel, or employee may not necessarily indicate that they are the actual employer or the subject of the sanction. Representation and management authority, employment contracts, trade registry records, payrolls, workplace ownership, and actual organization must be investigated. Directing a penalty to the wrong person can be one of the primary grounds for appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tekerrur_Halinde_Ceza_Nasil_Hesaplanir\"><\/span>How Is the Penalty Calculated in Case of Recurrence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the event of the repetition of acts within the scope of Law No. 6735, administrative fines shall be increased by one fold. Therefore, it should not be assumed that only the current fixed amount will be reapplied upon the second detection. In the evaluation of recidivism, the type of previous violation, its recipient, the status of detection and finalization, and the date of the new act must be checked through the file. If the grounds for recidivism and the calculation method are not indicated in the penalty decision, this issue may also be raised in judicial review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SGK_Cezalari_ve_Geriye_Donuk_Prim_Borcu\"><\/span>SGK Fines and Retroactive Premium Debt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The employer fine amounting to 102,503 TL does not cover SGK sanctions. If the foreign employee working de facto has not been reported at all, or if the working days and wages have been shown deficiently, separate proceedings may be initiated pursuant to Law No. 5510 with respect to the declaration of employment entry, the Withholding and Premium Service Tax Return, workplace records, and payrolls. Default interest and late-payment surcharges may be added to the principal premium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The type and amount of the SGK fine vary depending on factors such as whether the violation was detected by the Institution, whether it was reported by the employer spontaneously, the type of ledger, the unreported period, and the number of employees. Therefore, there is no fixed \"total penalty for employing unauthorized foreign workers\" in every file. For the employment entry and departure periods, <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/yabanci-calisanin-sgk-girisi\/\">SSI (Social Security Institution) registration and notification periods for foreign employees<\/a> you can review our article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SGK_kaydi_calisma_izni_yerine_gecer_mi\"><\/span>Does SGK registration replace a work permit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The fact that a foreigner has been reported to SGK concerns social security obligations; it does not eliminate the absence of a valid work permit. Conversely, the existence of a work permit does not ensure that the SGK notification is deemed to have been made. Both obligations must be fulfilled separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Kazasi_ve_Yabanci_Calisanin_Haklari\"><\/span>Work Accidents and Rights of Foreign Employees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An incident experienced by a foreigner who lacks a work permit and SGK registration while working de facto may be considered a work accident if the conditions are met. The lack of a permit does not automatically eliminate the labor performed by the employee and social security protection. In addition to administrative fines, the employer may face premiums, work accidents, compensation, and SGK recourse claims. The scope of recourse liability, on the other hand, is determined based on the specific case, including the occurrence of the accident, occupational health and safety measures, notification status, and fault.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A foreign employee may also apply to the judicial authorities for the determination of actual service, wages, overtime, and other employment receivables. The lack of a work permit does not result in the automatic disregarding of all past employment rights; however, each claim is evaluated within the framework of its own legal conditions and evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sinir_Disi_Sureci_Otomatik_midir\"><\/span>Is the Deportation Process Automatic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foreigners determined to be working without authorization are reported to the Ministry of Interior to be deported. Working without a work permit is regulated as a ground for deportation in Law No. 6458. However, an administrative fine and a deportation decision are distinct proceedings. A separate evaluation must be made by the Governorate regarding the foreigner and a written decision must be issued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legal protections such as the principle of non-refoulement, serious health problems, pregnancy, human trafficking victimization, medical treatment processes, or risks the person may face in the country to which they will be sent must be examined in the specific case. If a deportation decision has been issued, the notification date and the lawsuit filing period must also be tracked. For detailed information, <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/sinir-disi-karari\/\">deportation decision and annulment lawsuit<\/a> you can access our guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Isverenin_Konaklama_Seyahat_ve_Saglik_Giderlerinden_Sorumlulugu\"><\/span>Employer's Liability for Accommodation, Travel, and Health Expenses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The employer or employer's proxy may be held liable to cover the accommodation expenses of the foreigner who does not have a work permit and, if any, their spouse and children, the necessary expenses for their return to their countries, and health expenditures when necessary. In the event that these expenses are covered from the budget of the Directorate General of Migration Management, the payments made shall be collected from the employer. The provisions of the relevant regulation shall apply to the calculation and collection procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, the employer's financial risk does not solely consist of administrative fines. The duration of the foreigner's stay in the removal center, travel organization, family members, and healthcare needs may increase the total burden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Denetimde_Izinsiz_Calisma_Nasil_Tespit_Edilir\"><\/span>How is Unauthorized Employment Detected During Inspections?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Obligations within the scope of Law No. 6735 may be audited by Ministry labor inspectors, SGK inspectors, and social security auditors. Law enforcement findings and notifications from other public institutions may also form the basis of the process. Actual observation at the workplace, the work performed by the foreign national, their attire, use of tools and equipment, relationship with customers, working hours, wage payments, camera records, witness statements, and employer declarations may be evaluated together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Isyerinde_bulunmak_tek_basina_calisma_sayilir_mi\"><\/span>Does merely being present at the workplace constitute working?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. For an administrative sanction, beyond the presence of the foreign national at the workplace, sufficient and concrete determinations indicating actual work are required. However, seeing the foreign national use work equipment, provide service to customers, or carry out regular work, if supported by statements and other records, may constitute strong evidence. Each case is handled within its own evidentiary integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tercumansiz_ifade_cezayi_otomatik_olarak_iptal_ettirir_mi\"><\/span>Does a statement taken without an interpreter automatically invalidate the penalty?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It does not automatically result in invalidation in every case. However, failing to explain how the statement was taken despite the foreign national not knowing Turkish, the failure to translate the content to them, the absence of a signature, and the lack of support from other concrete evidence for the report can severely weaken its probative value. The report must clearly indicate what work was performed, where, and how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Izinsiz_Yabanci_Calistirma_Cezasina_Nasil_Itiraz_Edilir\"><\/span>How to Appeal the Fine for Employing Foreigners Without Authorization?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a general rule, applications against purely administrative fines within the scope of Law No. 6735 must be filed with the competent criminal judgeship of peace within 15 days from the notification or service of the decision. Since the period is a preclusive time limit, the notification envelope, electronic notification date, and the date of learning must be carefully checked. In case the deadline is missed due to force majeure, the limited possibility of restitution (reinstatement of rights) under the Misdemeanors Law may be separately evaluated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If another decision falling within the jurisdiction of the administrative judiciary is also rendered within the scope of the same proceeding as the monetary fine, the competent judicial venue may change pursuant to Article 27\/8 of the Misdemeanors Law. Furthermore, the application route for premium and administrative fine transactions established by the SGK should not be considered the same as the penalty under Law No. 6735. The legal remedy explanation in the notification and the legal basis of each transaction must be examined separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pesin_odeme_itiraz_hakkini_ortadan_kaldirir_mi\"><\/span>Does advance payment eliminate the right to object?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pursuant to the Misdemeanors Law, three-quarters of the fine is collected in advance payments made before applying for legal remedies; advance payment does not eliminate the right to appeal against the decision. However, payment and application deadlines should not be confused, and a separate calendar for both transactions must be established upon receipt of the notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Itiraz_dilekcesinde_hangi_belgeler_kullanilabilir\"><\/span>Which documents can be used in the petition for objection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Administrative sanction decision and notification document,<\/li><li>Inspection and statement reports,<\/li><li>Workplace license, trade registry, and authorization certificates,<\/li><li>Work permit or exemption document and application records,<\/li><li>SSI (SGK) records, payrolls, and bank payments,<\/li><li>Camera footage, shift schedules, and entry-exit logs,<\/li><li>Travel, visit, or service documents demonstrating the foreigner's reason for being at the workplace,<\/li><li>Records indicating translation and language issues,<\/li><li>Witness testimony or other concrete evidence regarding the employer status and actual work.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cezanin_Iptalini_Gerektirebilecek_Baslica_Nedenler\"><\/span>Main Grounds That May Require the Annulment of the Fine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Failure to establish the foreigner's actual employment through concrete and sufficient evidence,<\/li><li>Reliance solely on presence at the workplace or appearance,<\/li><li>Presence of unresolved material contradictions among statements,<\/li><li>Attributing the employer or employer's representative status to the wrong person,<\/li><li>Disregarding a valid work permit, exemption, or scope-exclusion record,<\/li><li>The record being vague regarding the incident, duty, location, and time,<\/li><li>The penalty calculation being erroneous in terms of the number of foreigners, year, or recidivism,<\/li><li>The presence of concrete unlawfulities regarding notification, defense, and jurisdiction.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The objection must not rely solely on a general denial such as \"the foreigner was not working.\" Concrete evidence must be presented against each finding in the inspection report; the employment relationship, employer status, permit status, and calculation must be examined under separate headings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emsal_Yargi_Kararlari\"><\/span>Precedent Judicial Decisions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following decisions demonstrate the importance of determining actual work and employer status with concrete evidence in administrative fines. Decisions produce results in their respective disputes; while serving as a guide in similar cases, they do not guarantee an automatic and identical outcome in every file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Ruling<\/th><th>Direction<\/th><th>Core legal assessment<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Yarg\u0131tay 7. CD, E. 2021\/18603, K. 2021\/16939, 08.12.2021<\/td><td>In favor of the employer<\/td><td>The penalty was annulled due to conflicting statements and the absence of a concrete determination of employment.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Yarg\u0131tay 7. CD, E. 2021\/14605, K. 2021\/16935, 08.12.2021<\/td><td>In favor of the employer<\/td><td>It was accepted that there was insufficient concrete evidence to establish that being at the reception desk constituted work.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dan\u0131\u015ftay 10. Daire, E. 2021\/6553, K. 2024\/3804, 08.10.2024<\/td><td>In favor of the plaintiff<\/td><td>It was evaluated that sanctions could not be imposed on the managing director without thoroughly investigating the status of the employer.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Yarg\u0131tay 7. CD, E. 2021\/11579, K. 2021\/11440, 29.09.2021<\/td><td>Against the employer<\/td><td>The determination of actual work was accepted; the appraisal of evidence was not re-examined within the scope of an appeal in the interest of the law.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Celiskili_beyanla_ceza_verilemeyecegine_iliskin_karar\"><\/span>Ruling regarding the inadmissibility of sentencing based on contradictory statements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the ruling of the 7th Criminal Chamber of the Yarg\u0131tay numbered E. 2021\/18603, K. 2021\/16939, emphasis was placed on the failure to substantiate what the foreign nationals found in the tea garden were doing, the failure to hear other relevant persons, and the contradictory nature of the wage statements. The Chamber sustained the appeal in the interest of the law regarding the decision to dismiss the case concerning the penalty rendered upon incomplete determination, and set aside the sanction. <a href=\"https:\/\/app.apilex.ai\/shared-document\/yargitay_7_ceza_dairesi_2021-12-08_2021-18603_2021-16939.md?type=TR_ICTIHAT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Full text of the decision<\/a> may be examined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Isyerinde_bulunmanin_tek_basina_yeterli_olmadigi_karar\"><\/span>Ruling that being present at the workplace is not solely sufficient<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the ruling of the 7th Criminal Chamber of the Yarg\u0131tay, E. 2021\/14605, K. 2021\/16935, the absence of concrete findings regarding the work performed by the foreign national other than being seen at the reception desk, along with statement and translation issues, were evaluated. The penalty was annulled, establishing that the fact of employment cannot be established based on mere appearances and assumptions. <a href=\"https:\/\/app.apilex.ai\/shared-document\/yargitay_7_ceza_dairesi_2021-12-08_2021-14605_2021-16935.md?type=TR_ICTIHAT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The decision can be accessed here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gercek_isveren_sifatinin_arastirilmasina_iliskin_karar\"><\/span>Decision regarding the investigation of the actual employer status<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the ruling of the 10th Chamber of the Dan\u0131\u015ftay, E. 2021\/6553, K. 2024\/3804, the SSI sanction imposed on the person listed as the responsible manager in the official report due to foreign nationals at a night club was examined. The annulment decision was upheld on the grounds that it was not sufficiently demonstrated that the plaintiff was the actual employer. This decision illustrates the necessity of directing the sanction to the correct party. <a href=\"https:\/\/app.apilex.ai\/shared-document\/danistay_10_daire_2024-10-08_2021-6553_2024-3804.md?type=TR_ICTIHAT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dan\u0131\u015ftay decision text<\/a> may be observed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Isveren_aleyhine_sonuclanan_karar\"><\/span>Decision resulting against the employer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the ruling of the 7th Criminal Chamber of the Yarg\u0131tay, E. 2021\/11579, K. 2021\/11440, the findings regarding foreign nationals working as d\u00f6ner masters and waiters in a restaurant were deemed sufficient by the trial court. The request for appeal in the interest of the law was dismissed on the grounds that it is not a mechanism to re-examine the appreciation of evidence. This decision demonstrates that when there is a concrete finding of employment, mere denial is insufficient. <a href=\"https:\/\/app.apilex.ai\/shared-document\/yargitay_7_ceza_dairesi_2021-09-29_2021-11579_2021-11440.md?type=TR_ICTIHAT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Full text of the decision<\/a> may be examined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ceza_Hesabina_Iliskin_Ornekler\"><\/span>Examples Regarding the Calculation of Fines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bir_yabancinin_izinsiz_calistirilmasi\"><\/span>Unauthorized employment of a foreign national<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If it is duly established in 2026 that a foreign national was employed dependently without a work permit, a base administrative fine of 102,503 TL will accrue for the employer and 40,977 TL for the foreign national. The addressees of the two decisions are different. The employer cannot automatically challenge the penalty imposed on the foreign national through an application filed in their own name; each addressee must act in accordance with their own administrative act and legal interest. If there is a failure to notify the SSI, SSI proceedings will be added to these two amounts separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uc_yabancinin_ayni_denetimde_tespit_edilmesi\"><\/span>Detection of three foreign nationals in the same inspection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If it is accepted that three foreign nationals were employed without a permit, the employer's penalty reaches 307,509 TL solely under Law No. 6735, as it is applied per foreign national. A separate penalty decision of 40,977 TL may be issued for each foreign national. However, the work performed by all three individuals, the employment relationship, and the connection with the employer must be demonstrated separately in the official report. A concrete finding regarding one person is not automatically sufficient for other individuals present in the same environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Izin_var_ancak_isveren_veya_gorev_farkliysa\"><\/span>If there is a permit but the employer or assignment is different<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mere fact that a foreign national possesses what appears to be a valid work permit does not mean they are authorized to work at any workplace. As a rule, a limited work permit is tied to a specific employer, workplace, and job. If the foreign national is working for an employer other than the one specified on the permit document without obtaining the appropriate permit for the new employer, such employment may be deemed unauthorized. Therefore, not only the expiration date of the card, but also the employer and job details must be verified. Details of the process <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izninde-isveren-degisikligi\/\">employer change in work permit<\/a> is explained in our article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Denetim_Sonrasinda_Ilk_Olarak_Ne_Yapilmalidir\"><\/span>What Should Be Done First After an Inspection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following an inspection, a copy of the inspection report must first be obtained, and it must be determined regarding which foreign national, what violation, at what time and place were identified. The foreign national's passport, identity card, work permit, exemption record, and SSI (SGK) statement must be securely filed. It should be borne in mind that camera footage may be automatically deleted within a short period; records demonstrating presence at the workplace for a visit, delivery, customer relations, or any other reason must be preserved without delay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a fine is served, the 15-day application period is not tolled merely by the employer's internal correspondence or a general petition submitted to the administration. An application must be made to the competent judicial authority within the statutory period. If the same incident involves a deportation decision regarding the foreign national, an SSI premium accrual, and a penalty under Law No. 6735 against the employer, each of these may be subject to different limitation periods and jurisdictional rules. It should not be assumed that a single petition will nullify all proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Isverenler_Icin_Onleyici_Kontrol_Listesi\"><\/span>Preventive Checklist for Employers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Verify the work permit or exemption status before officially employing the foreign national.<\/li><li>Check the employer, workplace, duty, and occupation information on the permit card.<\/li><li>Do not assume that the filing of an initial application confers the right to work.<\/li><li>Ensure that the start dates in the employment contract, permit document, and SSI records are consistent.<\/li><li>Verify that the remuneration is not below the Ministry's current occupational coefficients.<\/li><li>In the event of an employer change, do not have the foreign national work at the new workplace without obtaining a new permit.<\/li><li>Do not mistake temporary protection, student, or residence cards for a work permit.<\/li><li>Complete the notifications for commencement and termination of employment separately in the SSI and Ministry systems.<\/li><li>Do not sign the inspection report without reading it; explicitly record any inaccurate findings.<\/li><li>Keep the permit and SGK documents up to date in the foreign employee's personnel file.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the required documents prior to the application <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/yabanci-calisma-izni-icin-gerekli-belgeler\/\">documents required for foreign work permit<\/a>, for financial and employment conditions <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-degerlendirme-kriterleri-2026\/\">work permit evaluation criteria<\/a>, for wage thresholds <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/yabanci-calisanlarda-ucret-kriterleri-2026\/\">wage criteria for foreign employees<\/a> you can benefit from our articles.<\/p>\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=\"2026_yilinda_bir_yabanciyi_izinsiz_calistirmanin_cezasi_ne_kadar\"><\/span>What is the penalty for employing a foreigner without a permit in 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An administrative fine of 102,503 TL is imposed on the employer or employer's representative for each foreign national. SGK and other statutory sanctions are not included in this amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yabanci_calisana_da_ceza_kesilir_mi\"><\/span>Is a fine also imposed on the foreign employee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. An administrative fine of 40,977 TL is imposed on a foreign national working dependently without a permit, and 82,010 TL on a foreign national working independently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ikinci_kez_izinsiz_yabanci_calistirilirsa_ne_olur\"><\/span>What happens if a foreigner is employed without a permit for a second time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In case of repetition of the act, the fine under Law No. 6735 is doubled. The conditions of recidivism must be examined based on the previous and new proceeding files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calisma_izni_basvurusu_yapilan_yabanci_hemen_calisabilir_mi\"><\/span>Can a foreigner for whom a work permit application has been filed start working immediately?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a rule, no for initial applications. Filing an application does not grant the right to work; actual employment must not commence before the permit is issued. The special continuation right in timely extension applications is separate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ikamet_izni_bulunan_yabanci_calistirilabilir_mi\"><\/span>Can a foreign national with a residence permit be employed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A residence permit alone does not grant the right to work. A valid work permit or statutory exemption is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evde_izinsiz_yabanci_bakici_calistirmanin_cezasi_var_mi\"><\/span>Is there a penalty for employing an unauthorized foreign caregiver at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Individuals employing foreign nationals in domestic services may also face penalties as employers. The necessity of caring for the sick, elderly, or children does not automatically waive the work permit requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Izinsiz_calisan_yabanci_hemen_sinir_disi_edilir_mi\"><\/span>Is an unauthorized foreign worker deported immediately?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The foreign national is reported to the Ministry of the Interior for a deportation assessment. A deportation order is issued separately, and the exceptions under Law No. 6458 and the principle of non-refoulement are evaluated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Izinsiz_yabanci_calistirma_cezasina_itiraz_suresi_kac_gundur\"><\/span>What is the deadline to appeal against the penalty for employing unauthorized foreign workers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In terms of administrative fines alone, the general application period is 15 days from notification or service. The competent judicial authority must also be verified depending on the nature of the notification and the administrative act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Itiraz_hangi_mahkemeye_yapilir\"><\/span>Which court has jurisdiction over the appeal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a rule, applications are made to the competent criminal judgeship of peace. If there is another related administrative action subject to the jurisdiction of administrative courts, the administrative court may have jurisdiction pursuant to Article 27\/8 of the Misdemeanors Law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cezayi_indirimli_odemek_itiraza_engel_midir\"><\/span>Does paying the fine with a discount prevent filing an appeal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The early payment discount does not eliminate the right to pursue legal remedies; however, the 15-day application period must still be strictly observed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yabanci_isyerinde_bulunuyorsa_calistigi_kabul_edilir_mi\"><\/span>Is a foreign national considered to be working if they are present at the workplace?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Merely being present at the workplace is not sufficient. Actual work, subordination, and the performed tasks must be established with concrete evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calisma_izni_reddedilen_yabanci_calismaya_devam_edebilir_mi\"><\/span>Can a foreign national whose work permit application has been rejected continue to work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If there is no other valid right to work following the rejection, employment cannot be commenced or continued. For the legal consequences of the rejection procedure, <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/\">rejection of the work permit application<\/a> you may review our guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resmi_Kaynaklar\"><\/span>Official Sources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csgb.gov.tr\/uigm\/genel-bilgi\/idari-para-cezalari\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MoLSS \u2013 2026 Administrative Fines<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csgb.gov.tr\/uigm\/calisma-izni\/yabanci-calisanlarin-sosyal-guvenligi-ve-idari-para-cezalari\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MLSS \u2013 Social Security of Foreign Employees and Penalties<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mevzuat.gov.tr\/MevzuatMetin\/1.5.6735.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Labour Law No. 6735<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mevzuat.gov.tr\/MevzuatMetin\/1.5.5326.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Law No. 5326 on Misdemeanors<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mevzuat.gov.tr\/MevzuatMetin\/1.5.5510.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Law No. 5510 on Social Insurances and General Health Insurance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goc.gov.tr\/sinir-disi-etme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Presidency of Migration Management \u2013 Deportation<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\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 primary consequence of employing a foreign national without a permit in 2026 is the imposition of separate administrative fines against both the employer and the foreign national. This may be compounded by SSI premiums, social security penalties, occupational accident liability, repatriation expenses, and deportation proceedings regarding the foreign national. Nevertheless, actual employment, the correct counterpart, permit status, and recidivism calculations must be established with concrete evidence for any penalty. In the event of insufficient determinations, a wrongful employer, a valid exemption, or an erroneous calculation, legal remedies may be sought within the statutory period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the general framework of the work permit process, <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/yabanci-calisma-izni\/\">work permit for foreigners<\/a> you may review our services page; and for the distinction between the termination of a permit and a rejection, <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izninin-iptali\/\">revocation of work permit<\/a> you may review our article. Each specific case must be evaluated individually together with its date of service and evidence.<\/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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Attorney Bat\u0131n YILMAZ<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Istanbul Bar Association Bar Registry No: 77008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 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><\/h3>\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<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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Attorney Bat\u0131n YILMAZ<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Istanbul Bar Association Bar Registry No: 77008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Address:<\/strong> Yakuplu Mahallesi, H\u00fcrriyet Bulvar\u0131, Skyport Residence Kat:12 No:133, Beylikd\u00fcz\u00fc, \u0130stanbul<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 0 (532) 669 34 90<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alternative Phone:<\/strong> 0 (532) 732 34 90<\/p>\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>\u0130zinsiz yabanc\u0131 \u00e7al\u0131\u015ft\u0131rma cezas\u0131 2026 y\u0131l\u0131nda, \u00e7al\u0131\u015fma izni bulunmayan her yabanc\u0131 i\u00e7in i\u015fverene 102.503 TL\u2019dir. \u00c7al\u0131\u015fma izni olmadan bir i\u015fverene ba\u011fl\u0131 \u00e7al\u0131\u015fan yabanc\u0131ya ayr\u0131ca 40.977 TL, ba\u011f\u0131ms\u0131z \u00e7al\u0131\u015fan yabanc\u0131ya ise 82.010 TL idari para cezas\u0131 uygulan\u0131r. Ayn\u0131 fiilin tekrar\u0131 h\u00e2linde cezalar bir kat art\u0131r\u0131l\u0131r. Bunlar yaln\u0131zca 6735 say\u0131l\u0131 Uluslararas\u0131 \u0130\u015fg\u00fcc\u00fc Kanunu kapsam\u0131ndaki tutarlard\u0131r; SGK bildirimsizli\u011fi, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3611,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[121],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3499","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-yabancilar-hukuku"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3499","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3499"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3499\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3550,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3499\/revisions\/3550"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3611"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3499"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3499"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3499"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}