{"id":3502,"date":"2026-09-18T10:22:40","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T07:22:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/?p=3502"},"modified":"2026-09-29T14:12:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T11:12:40","slug":"sureli-calisma-izni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/sureli-calisma-izni\/","title":{"rendered":"Work Permit with Validity Period 2026: One-, Two-, and Three-Year Permit Durations"},"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 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href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Sureli_Calisma_Izni_Nedir\" >What is a Work Permit of Defined Duration?<\/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\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Ilk_Basvuruda_Calisma_Izni_Kac_Yil_Verilir\" >For How Many Years Is the Work Permit Granted in the Initial Application?<\/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\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Bir_yillik_izin_mutlaka_tam_bir_yil_midir\" >Is a one-year permit necessarily a full year?<\/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\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Izin_baslangici_hangi_tarihtir\" >What is the start date of the permit?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Ilk_Uzatmada_Iki_Yillik_Calisma_Izni\" >Two-Year Work Permit Upon the First Extension<\/a><\/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\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Sonraki_Uzatmalarda_Uc_Yillik_Calisma_Izni\" >Three-Year Work Permit in Subsequent Extensions<\/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\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Isveren_Degisikliginde_Sure_Yeniden_Bir_Yila_mi_Duser\" >Does the Duration Reset to One Year Upon Change of Employer?<\/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\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Sirket_unvani_veya_isyeri_adresi_degisirse_ne_olur\" >What happens if the company name or workplace address changes?<\/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\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Uzatma_Basvurusu_Ne_Zaman_Yapilir\" >When Must the Extension Application Be Filed?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Uzatma_degerlendirilirken_calisma_devam_edebilir_mi\" >Can work continue while the extension is being evaluated?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Yurt_Disindan_Verilen_Izinlerde_Alti_Ay_Icinde_Turkiyeye_Giris\" >Entry into Turkey Within Six Months for Permits Issued from Abroad<\/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\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Is_Sozlesmesi_Izin_Suresini_Nasil_Etkiler\" >How Does the Employment Contract Affect the Permit Duration?<\/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\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Pasaport_Suresi_Calisma_Iznini_Kisaltir_mi\" >Does the Passport Validity Period Shorten the Work Permit?<\/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\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#2026_Degerlendirme_Kriterleri_Izin_Suresini_Etkiler_mi\" >Do the 2026 Evaluation Criteria Affect the Work Permit Duration?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#2026_mali_yeterlilik_olcutleri\" >2026 financial adequacy criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#2026_ucret_kriterleri\" >2026 wage criteria<\/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\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#2026_Sureli_Calisma_Izni_Harci\" >2026 Work Permit Fee of Defined Duration<\/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\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Sureli_Calisma_Izni_Ikamet_Izni_Yerine_Gecer_mi\" >Does a Work Permit of Defined Duration Replace a Residence Permit?<\/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\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Ret_Iptal_ve_Surenin_Dolmasi_Arasindaki_Fark\" >The Difference Between Rejection, Cancellation, and Expiration of Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Sureli_Suresiz_ve_Bagimsiz_Calisma_Izni_Farki\" >The Difference Between Timed, Indefinite, and Independent Work Permits<\/a><\/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\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Bir_Iki_ve_Uc_Yillik_Surelerin_Uygulama_Ornekleri\" >Application Examples for One-, Two-, and Three-Year Periods<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Ornek_1_Ilk_basvuruda_uc_yillik_sozlesme\" >Example 1: Three-year contract upon initial application<\/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\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Ornek_2_Ilk_basvuruda_alti_aylik_proje\" >Example 2: Six-month project upon initial application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Ornek_3_Bir_yillik_izin_sonrasi_ayni_isveren\" >Example 3: Same employer after a one-year permit<\/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\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Ornek_4_Ilk_izin_devam_ederken_yeni_isveren\" >Example 4: New employer while the initial permit is ongoing<\/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\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Ornek_5_Iki_yillik_uzatma_sirasinda_sirket_devri\" >Example 5: Company transfer during a two-year extension<\/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\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Ornek_6_Uzatma_basvurusunun_bir_gun_gec_yapilmasi\" >Example 6: Extension application made one day late<\/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\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Ornek_7_Uc_yillik_uzatmada_pasaport_suresi\" >Example 7: Passport validity in a three-year extension<\/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\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Ornek_8_Izin_suresi_bittigi_halde_SGK_kaydi_acik\" >Example 8: Active SSI registration despite expired permit duration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Sureli_Calisma_Izni_Zaman_Cizelgesi_Nasil_Kurulmalidir\" >How Should the Timed Work Permit Timeline Be Established?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Uzatma_Dosyasinda_Hangi_Kayitlar_Kontrol_Edilmelidir\" >Which Records Should Be Checked in the Extension File?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Azami_Sureden_Daha_Kisa_Izin_Verilirse_Ne_Yapilabilir\" >What Can Be Done If a Permit Shorter Than the Maximum Period Is Granted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Sik_Yapilan_Hatalar\" >Common Mistakes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#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-35\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Ilk_calisma_izni_kac_yillik_verilir\" >For how many years is the initial work permit granted?<\/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\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Ilk_uzatma_mutlaka_iki_yil_midir\" >Is the first extension strictly for two years?<\/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\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Uc_yillik_calisma_izni_ne_zaman_alinabilir\" >When can a three-year work permit be obtained?<\/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\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Isveren_degisirse_iki_veya_uc_yillik_izin_devam_eder_mi\" >Does the two- or three-year permit remain valid if the employer changes?<\/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\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Uc_yillik_sozlesmeyle_ilk_basvuruda_uc_yillik_izin_alinabilir_mi\" >Can a three-year permit be obtained upon the initial application with a three-year contract?<\/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\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Sekiz_aylik_sozlesmeye_bir_yillik_izin_verilir_mi\" >Can an eight-month permit be granted for a one-year contract?<\/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\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Uzatma_basvurusu_en_erken_ne_zaman_yapilir\" >When is the earliest time to apply for an extension?<\/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\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Uzatma_sonuclanana_kadar_calisilabilir_mi\" >Is it permitted to work until the extension is finalized?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Pasaport_suresi_kisa_olursa_izin_de_kisalir_mi\" >Will a short passport validity period shorten the permit duration as well?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Calisma_izni_ikamet_izni_sayilir_mi\" >Is a work permit considered a residence permit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Izin_suresi_biterse_SGK_kaydi_calismayi_yasal_kilar_mi\" >Does SGK registration legalize employment once the permit period expires?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#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-47\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#Sonuc\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#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-49\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#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-50\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/sureli-calisma-izni\/#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): S\u00fcreli \u00c7al\u0131\u015fma \u0130zni 2026: Bir, \u0130ki ve \u00dc\u00e7 Y\u0131ll\u0131k \u0130zin S\u00fcreleri\nKal\u0131c\u0131 ba\u011flant\u0131: https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/sureli-calisma-izni\/\nSlug: sureli-calisma-izni\nOdak anahtar kelime: s\u00fcreli \u00e7al\u0131\u015fma izni\nSEO ba\u015fl\u0131\u011f\u0131: S\u00fcreli \u00c7al\u0131\u015fma \u0130zni 2026 | 1, 2 ve 3 Y\u0131l Kural\u0131\nMeta a\u00e7\u0131klamas\u0131: S\u00fcreli \u00e7al\u0131\u015fma izni ka\u00e7 y\u0131l verilir? \u0130lk ba\u015fvuruda 1, ilk uzatmada 2, sonraki uzatmalarda 3 y\u0131l kural\u0131 ve ayn\u0131 i\u015fveren \u015fart\u0131.\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>Time-limited work permit<\/strong>, is a type of permit that grants a foreigner the right to work for a specified employer, workplace, and occupation for a limited period. Pursuant to Article 10 of the International Labour Law No. 6735, a permit may be granted for a maximum of one year upon the initial application, a maximum of two years upon the first extension with the same employer, and a maximum of three years for subsequent extensions each time. These periods are not automatically acquired rights, but rather maximum periods that the Ministry may grant upon a favorable evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the employment or service contract is for a shorter duration, the work permit cannot exceed the contract term. When changing employers, the application is not considered an extension; the application made on behalf of the new employer is evaluated according to the provisions for initial applications. Therefore, even if the foreigner has obtained a two- or three-year permit with the previous employer, they cannot automatically retain the same duration when transferring to a new employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Application stage<\/th><th>Maximum permit duration<\/th><th>Basic condition<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Initial work permit application<\/td><td>Maximum 1 year<\/td><td>Specific employer, workplace, and job; not exceeding the contract duration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>First extension with the same employer<\/td><td>Maximum 2 years<\/td><td>Timely filing of the application and continuation with the same employer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Subsequent extensions with the same employer<\/td><td>Maximum 3 years each time<\/td><td>Working in compliance with the same employer and permit conditions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Change of employer<\/td><td>Initial application regime; maximum 1 year<\/td><td>New work permit application on behalf of the new employer<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sureli_Calisma_Izni_Nedir\"><\/span>What is a Work Permit of Defined Duration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A-term work permit is not a general license granting foreigners the right to work freely across all of Turkey and in any occupation of their choice. The permit is issued to work in a specific job at a specific workplace belonging to a specific natural or legal person, or public institution or organization, or at their workplaces within the same line of business. The records regarding the employer, workplace, duty, profession, and duration on the permit document constitute the boundaries of the right to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A foreigner working for a different employer, failure of their duty or profession to align with the scope of the permit, or the continuation of actual work despite the expiration of the permit creates the risk of sanctions and revocation. In this respect, a term work permit differs from indefinite and independent work permits. For the general framework of the work permit system <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/yabanci-calisma-izni\/\">work permit for foreigners<\/a> you can review our service page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ilk_Basvuruda_Calisma_Izni_Kac_Yil_Verilir\"><\/span>For How Many Years Is the Work Permit Granted in the Initial Application?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the initial work permit application is approved, the foreigner may be granted a permit for a maximum duration of one year. The one-year upper limit does not change depending on whether the application is made from within or outside the country. However, the Ministry may issue a permit for less than one year due to the contract term, passport validity, duration of the requested job, the status of the foreigner, and the characteristics of the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bir_yillik_izin_mutlaka_tam_bir_yil_midir\"><\/span>Is a one-year permit necessarily a full year?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The phrase \"maximum one year\" in the law indicates the ceiling duration. For an eight-month fixed-term contract, the permit duration generally cannot exceed eight months. The validity period of the passport or the document replacing the passport may also limit the permit duration. When deemed necessary, the Ministry may grant a shorter permit than requested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Izin_baslangici_hangi_tarihtir\"><\/span>What is the start date of the permit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The validity start and end dates are indicated on the work permit document. It is crucial to pay the required fees and valuable paper costs within the prescribed period and to have the permit document issued. A foreigner must not be actually put to work prior to the permit commencement date simply because the application resulted positively. The timing of SSI (SGK) and employment commencement notifications must also be monitored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ilk_Uzatmada_Iki_Yillik_Calisma_Izni\"><\/span>Two-Year Work Permit Upon the First Extension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An extension application may be filed for a foreigner who wishes to continue working with the same employer before the initial granted permit expires. If the application is evaluated positively, a permit of up to a maximum of two years can be granted for the first extension. The condition of \u201cthe same employer\u201d herein is of fundamental importance. Changes in the trade name, SSI workplace, and employer legal entity must be examined on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The granting of a two-year period is not automatic. The Ministry may take into account the duration of the contract and the evaluation criteria of the application; it may grant a shorter-term extension or reject the request if conditions are not met. Ensuring harmony among SSI records, wage payments, actual duties, and notification obligations during the initial permit period is important for the sound evaluation of the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sonraki_Uzatmalarda_Uc_Yillik_Calisma_Izni\"><\/span>Three-Year Work Permit in Subsequent Extensions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the second and subsequent extension applications made with the same employer, a work permit for a maximum period of three years can be granted each time. The law does not automatically grant the foreigner the right to an indefinite work permit following the first extension. The three-year permit also remains tied to a specific employer and scope of work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The interpretation that \u201cone year + two years are completed, the third permit will definitely be issued for three years\u201d is incorrect. Three years is the upper limit. A shorter permit may be issued as a result of a two-year employment contract, insufficient passport validity, the project duration of the work, or the Ministry's assessment. Furthermore, previous permit periods must be executed within the same employer chain and in compliance with the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Isveren_Degisikliginde_Sure_Yeniden_Bir_Yila_mi_Duser\"><\/span>Does the Duration Reset to One Year Upon Change of Employer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A work permit application made on behalf of a new employer is evaluated as an initial application, not as an extension. The seniority permit tier of the foreigner with the former employer is not transferred to the new employer. Therefore, the maximum period for the new application is once again one year. Having a valid permit with the former employer is not sufficient to start working with the new employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the former employment terminates, SSI termination and Ministry notifications must be made; the foreigner must not be actually employed at the new workplace before the new employer's permit application results positively. Permit and SSI steps for employer changes <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izninde-isveren-degisikligi\/\">employer change in work permit<\/a> is explained in detail in our guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sirket_unvani_veya_isyeri_adresi_degisirse_ne_olur\"><\/span>What happens if the company name or workplace address changes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every change does not constitute an employer change. While the legal entity remains the same, only the trade name or address may have changed. Conversely, mergers, acquisitions, or transitions to a different legal entity may result in an employer change. Trade registry, tax, and SSI workplace records must be evaluated together to determine whether a notification to the Ministry or a new application is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uzatma_Basvurusu_Ne_Zaman_Yapilir\"><\/span>When Must the Extension Application Be Filed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A work permit extension application must be submitted starting from 60 days before the expiration of the current permit and, in any case, before the permit term expires. An application made after the permit expires is not accepted as an extension. Therefore, the final day should not be awaited; employer documents, the foreigner's passport, contract, and system records must be prepared in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For detailed information regarding the timing and documents of the application, <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-uzatma-basvurusu\/\">work permit extension application<\/a> you may review our article. The main purpose of this page, rather than the extension procedure, is to explain the one-, two-, and three-year duration system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uzatma_degerlendirilirken_calisma_devam_edebilir_mi\"><\/span>Can work continue while the extension is being evaluated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A foreigner who has made a timely and duly filed extension application may continue to work for the same employer and within the scope of the same job until the application is finalized; this working period shall under no circumstances exceed 90 days. If actual work continues, SSI (SGK) premiums and notifications must also be maintained without interruption. The 90-day period does not legitimize a late or incomplete application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yurt_Disindan_Verilen_Izinlerde_Alti_Ay_Icinde_Turkiyeye_Giris\"><\/span>Entry into Turkey Within Six Months for Permits Issued from Abroad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A foreigner granted a work permit based on an application made from abroad is obliged to enter Turkey within six months from the date the permit validity begins. The work permit of a foreigner who fails to enter Turkey within this period shall be revoked. Following entry into Turkey, work must commence within one month by fulfilling social security obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no residence permit requirement for applications made from abroad. However, for applications to be made from within Turkey, a valid residence permit of the required qualification is generally sought. This distinction <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/ikamet-izni-olmadan-calisma-izni-alinir-mi\/\">obtaining a work permit without a residence permit<\/a> is explained in our article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Sozlesmesi_Izin_Suresini_Nasil_Etkiler\"><\/span>How Does the Employment Contract Affect the Permit Duration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A fixed-term work permit cannot exceed the duration of the employment or service contract. Making a three-year contract upon initial application does not ensure that the foreigner is granted an initial three-year permit; the statutory upper limit remains one year. Conversely, even if there is a two-year upper limit for the first extension, if the contract is only for nine months, the permit cannot be issued for longer than that period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The duties, remuneration, workplace, and employer information in the contract must comply with the e-Permit application and SSI (SGK) records. For the list of application documents, <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/yabanci-calisma-izni-icin-gerekli-belgeler\/\">documents required for foreign work permit<\/a> you can benefit from our guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pasaport_Suresi_Calisma_Iznini_Kisaltir_mi\"><\/span>Does the Passport Validity Period Shorten the Work Permit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The validity period of the passport or substitute document may affect the duration for which the work permit can be issued. In applications made with a passport that does not meet the statutory maximum duration, it is possible to grant a shorter permit or request the renewal of the document. Therefore, especially if a two- or three-year extension is targeted, the foreigner's passport validity must be checked before application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2026_Degerlendirme_Kriterleri_Izin_Suresini_Etkiler_mi\"><\/span>Do the 2026 Evaluation Criteria Affect the Work Permit Duration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The one-, two-, and three-year duration tiers are not solely dependent on time. For the application to be concluded positively, current evaluation criteria must be met with respect to both the employer and the foreigner. As a rule, workplaces subject to the balance sheet method are required to employ at least five Turkish citizens for each foreigner; however, there are exceptions that entered into force on August 3, 2026, applicable to certain foreigners and sectors. Therefore, the five Turkish employee rule should not be assumed immutable and without exception in every file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2026_mali_yeterlilik_olcutleri\"><\/span>2026 financial adequacy criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the general criteria, paid-in capital must be at least 500,000 TL in a new workplace subject to the balance sheet method. For an active workplace, at least one of the following criteria is required: paid-in capital of at least 500,000 TL, net sales reaching at least 8,000,000 TL, or exports reaching at least 150,000 USD. The sector, the foreigner's status, and special exceptions are evaluated separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2026_ucret_kriterleri\"><\/span>2026 wage criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Duty or profession<\/th><th>Gross minimum wage coefficient<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Senior executive and pilot<\/td><td>5 times<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Engineer and architect<\/td><td>4 times<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other manager<\/td><td>3 times<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jobs requiring expertise or craftsmanship<\/td><td>2 times<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Domestic services and other works<\/td><td>1 time<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the scope and exceptions of the criteria <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-degerlendirme-kriterleri-2026\/\">work permit evaluation criteria<\/a>, for wage tiers <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/yabanci-calisanlarda-ucret-kriterleri-2026\/\">wage criteria for foreign employees<\/a> you can review our articles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2026_Sureli_Calisma_Izni_Harci\"><\/span>2026 Work Permit Fee of Defined Duration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2026, the fee for a work permit with a duration of up to one year is 12,574.90 TRY. A fee of 25,149.80 TRY is charged for permits of more than one year and up to two years; and 37,724.70 TRY for permits of more than two years and up to three years. A valuable paper fee of 964 TRY is added to these amounts. If the fees and the valuable paper cost are not deposited separately and to the correct account codes within 30 days from notification, the application may be rejected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The payment of the fee for a three-year permit does not imply that the request for a three-year permit will necessarily be approved. Payment must be made in accordance with the duration deemed appropriate by the Ministry and the accrual notification sent by it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sureli_Calisma_Izni_Ikamet_Izni_Yerine_Gecer_mi\"><\/span>Does a Work Permit of Defined Duration Replace a Residence Permit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A valid work permit is considered a residence permit pursuant to Law No. 6458. As a rule, the foreigner is not required to obtain a separate residence permit for the same period. However, when the work permit expires or is revoked, the dependent legal basis for stay may also be affected. It must be additionally verified whether the foreigner holds any other right of residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ret_Iptal_ve_Surenin_Dolmasi_Arasindaki_Fark\"><\/span>The Difference Between Rejection, Cancellation, and Expiration of Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Status<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><th>Key result<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Rejection of application<\/td><td>The requested permit has not been granted<\/td><td>No new right to work shall arise<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Revocation of the permit<\/td><td>The existing permit is terminated before its expiration date<\/td><td>The right to work granted by the permit terminates prospectively<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Expiration of the term<\/td><td>The end date specified in the document is reached<\/td><td>If there is no timely extension, the right to work shall terminate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These three situations should not be used interchangeably. For grounds for refusal, <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izni-basvurusunun-reddi\/\">rejection of the work permit application<\/a>, for the subsequent termination of the existing permit, <strong>revocation of work permit<\/strong> you may review our guides.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The expiration of a work permit on the date indicated on the card and its revocation by the Ministry while the permit period is ongoing give rise to different legal consequences. For grounds for revocation, the 15-day notification obligation, its effect on the right of residence, and application remedies <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/calisma-izninin-iptali\/\">revocation of work permit 2026<\/a> you may review our guide.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sureli_Suresiz_ve_Bagimsiz_Calisma_Izni_Farki\"><\/span>The Difference Between Timed, Indefinite, and Independent Work Permits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A fixed-term work permit is tied to a specific employer and period. Foreigners who hold a long-term residence permit or have at least eight years of legal work permit in Turkey may apply for an indefinite work permit; fulfilling the conditions does not create an automatic right of approval. An independent work permit, on the other hand, is evaluated based on criteria such as the foreigner's educational level, professional experience, contribution to science and technology, and the impact of their activity on the economy and employment.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For application conditions based on a long-term residence permit or at least eight years of legal work permit history, the rights granted by the indefinite permit, and the five-year document renewal procedures <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/suresiz-calisma-izni\/\">indefinite work permit 2026<\/a> you may review our guide.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bir_Iki_ve_Uc_Yillik_Surelerin_Uygulama_Ornekleri\"><\/span>Application Examples for One-, Two-, and Three-Year Periods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ornek_1_Ilk_basvuruda_uc_yillik_sozlesme\"><\/span>Example 1: Three-year contract upon initial application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if a company signs a three-year employment contract with a foreign engineer, the duration that can be granted in the initial application is a maximum of one year. A three-year contract indicates the planned duration of the foreigner's employment relationship; it does not eliminate the one-year initial permit limit set forth in the Law. If employment with the same employer is to continue at the end of the first year, an extension application must be filed within the due period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ornek_2_Ilk_basvuruda_alti_aylik_proje\"><\/span>Example 2: Six-month project upon initial application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a foreigner is to be employed for a six-month project, the permit may be limited to the project or contract duration despite the one-year upper limit. The fact that the employer explains its need as six months yet requests a longer permit does not produce results on its own. It is essential that the permit duration aligns with the actual duration of the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ornek_3_Bir_yillik_izin_sonrasi_ayni_isveren\"><\/span>Example 3: Same employer after a one-year permit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the foreigner has used their initial one-year permit at the same company and for the role within the scope of the permit, a maximum two-year permit may be requested upon the first extension. However, the Ministry is not obligated to grant two years. If the contract is extended by one year or if the passport has a short validity period, a shorter permit may be issued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ornek_4_Ilk_izin_devam_ederken_yeni_isveren\"><\/span>Example 4: New employer while the initial permit is ongoing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a foreigner wishes to transfer to another company before the permit period with the initial employer expires, the existing card does not grant the right to work with the new employer. An initial application is made on behalf of the new company, and the maximum duration that can be granted is one year. The remaining time on the former employer's permit is not transferred to the new company. Initiating actual work without obtaining a new permit may lead to sanctions for unauthorized employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ornek_5_Iki_yillik_uzatma_sirasinda_sirket_devri\"><\/span>Example 5: Company transfer during a two-year extension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The transfer of company shares is not always deemed a change of employer; the legal entity may remain the same. Conversely, transferring a foreign national to the payroll of a different legal entity constitutes a genuine change of employer. The determining factor is not the title of the trade registry transaction, but whether the employer stated on the permit document and the de facto employer are the same. Procedures regarding the Ministry and SSI must be planned before the transfer is completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ornek_6_Uzatma_basvurusunun_bir_gun_gec_yapilmasi\"><\/span>Example 6: Extension application made one day late<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the current permit expired yesterday, an application made today is not accepted as an extension application. The fact that the foreign national has been working for the same employer for years does not change this outcome. A new initial application may be required, and employment cannot be continued during the intervening period. The expiry date on the permit card must be taken as the basis for calendar calculations; the final day should not be awaited, due to the risks of weekends, system malfunctions, and missing documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ornek_7_Uc_yillik_uzatmada_pasaport_suresi\"><\/span>Example 7: Passport validity in a three-year extension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if the foreign national meets the three-year permit condition during the subsequent extension stage, if their passport is set to expire shortly, granting a three-year permit may not be possible. Renewing the passport prior to the application can prevent both the shortening of the permit duration and the subsequent need to update documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ornek_8_Izin_suresi_bittigi_halde_SGK_kaydi_acik\"><\/span>Example 8: Active SSI registration despite expired permit duration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The failure to submit the SSI termination notice does not extend the foreign national's work permit. Work permit and SSI affiliation are two separate legal domains. If the right to continuation based on a permit or statutory extension has expired, merely having an active SSI record does not render de facto employment lawful. Employers must monitor the permit calendar and SSI records in coordination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sureli_Calisma_Izni_Zaman_Cizelgesi_Nasil_Kurulmalidir\"><\/span>How Should the Timed Work Permit Timeline Be Established?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Prior to application:<\/strong> Passports, contracts, employer and duty information, along with current criteria, are reviewed.<\/li><li><strong>Application stage:<\/strong> Documents are uploaded to the e-Permit system in accordance with the domestic or international application channel.<\/li><li><strong>Favorable evaluation:<\/strong> The fees and valuable paper costs notified by the Ministry shall be paid within 30 days.<\/li><li><strong>Start of permit:<\/strong> The foreigner starts working within the scope of the permit; SSI and Ministry notifications are made.<\/li><li><strong>Permit period:<\/strong> Wage, duties, employer, SSI, and workplace shall be kept consistent with the permit.<\/li><li><strong>60 days before expiration:<\/strong> If employment will continue with the same employer, extension preparations are initiated.<\/li><li><strong>Before the permit expires:<\/strong> The extension application is submitted to the system completely.<\/li><li><strong>Evaluation period:<\/strong> Work may be continued with the same employer and in the same job for a maximum of 90 days under statutory conditions.<\/li><li><strong>New permit:<\/strong> The period granted by the Ministry, along with fee, card, and notification records, is re-examined.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uzatma_Dosyasinda_Hangi_Kayitlar_Kontrol_Edilmelidir\"><\/span>Which Records Should Be Checked in the Extension File?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When preparing an extension application, uploading only the previous work permit card to the system is insufficient. The foreign national's current passport, employment contract, duties within the scope of the permit, SSI (SGK) service breakdown, payroll, and wage payments must be examined together. The currency of the employer's records, such as the trade registry, certificate of activity, balance sheet, or income statement, must be verified. For health, education, or academic duties requiring prior authorization, the validity of the relevant institutional document must also be evaluated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employing the foreign national in a different capacity during the previous period, reporting wages lower than those pledged in the application, failing to reflect an employer change in the system, or having gaps in SSI (SGK) records may require justification. Such non-compliance may affect the outcome of the extension, even if the foreign national has reached the two- or three-year tier. The duration tier does not substitute for other application requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Azami_Sureden_Daha_Kisa_Izin_Verilirse_Ne_Yapilabilir\"><\/span>What Can Be Done If a Permit Shorter Than the Maximum Period Is Granted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ministry granting a permit shorter than the maximum duration of one, two, or three years is not unlawful in every case. First, it must be verified whether the short duration is explained by the employment contract, passport validity, project period, prior authorization document, or the application request. If there is a clerical error in the permit document, a correction may be requested through the e-Permit system and Ministry channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If it is considered that there is no legal or factual basis for the short-duration decision, the notification, permit document, and application file must be evaluated together. However, the mere fact that the foreign national is in the second or third tier does not automatically confer the right to demand a permit for the upper limit. If an administrative application or lawsuit is contemplated, deadlines, the rationale of the administrative act, and the legal benefit to be obtained must be determined based on the specific case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sik_Yapilan_Hatalar\"><\/span>Common Mistakes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Assuming that the initial permit will be granted for a full year in all circumstances.<\/li><li>Assuming that a two-year period is an automatic right upon the first extension.<\/li><li>Processing an employer change as an extension application.<\/li><li>Commencing work upon filing the application before the permit is issued.<\/li><li>Submitting the extension application after the permit validity period has expired.<\/li><li>Attempting to exercise the 90-day continuation right with the new employer.<\/li><li>Overlooking the fact that the employment contract and passport validity period may shorten the permit.<\/li><li>Applying the five Turkish employees rule without reviewing current exceptions.<\/li><li>Using the former 6.5\/4\/3 wage coefficients.<\/li><li>Continuing to work after the leave has expired because the SGK registration remains active.<\/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=\"Ilk_calisma_izni_kac_yillik_verilir\"><\/span>For how many years is the initial work permit granted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upon the initial application, a work permit may be granted for a maximum duration of one year, not to exceed the employment or service contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ilk_uzatma_mutlaka_iki_yil_midir\"><\/span>Is the first extension strictly for two years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. A maximum of two years can be granted for the first extension with the same employer. A shorter permit may be issued depending on the contract, passport validity, and evaluation result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uc_yillik_calisma_izni_ne_zaman_alinabilir\"><\/span>When can a three-year work permit be obtained?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A permit for a maximum of three years can be granted upon each second and subsequent extension application with the same employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Isveren_degisirse_iki_veya_uc_yillik_izin_devam_eder_mi\"><\/span>Does the two- or three-year permit remain valid if the employer changes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. An application made on behalf of a new employer is considered an initial application, and the maximum period resets to one year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uc_yillik_sozlesmeyle_ilk_basvuruda_uc_yillik_izin_alinabilir_mi\"><\/span>Can a three-year permit be obtained upon the initial application with a three-year contract?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The statutory upper limit for the initial application is one year. Having a longer contract does not change this limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sekiz_aylik_sozlesmeye_bir_yillik_izin_verilir_mi\"><\/span>Can an eight-month permit be granted for a one-year contract?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The permit cannot exceed the duration of the employment or service contract; therefore, the permit for an eight-month contract cannot exceed this period either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uzatma_basvurusu_en_erken_ne_zaman_yapilir\"><\/span>When is the earliest time to apply for an extension?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications can be submitted starting 60 days prior to the expiration of the current permit and must be completed before the permit expires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uzatma_sonuclanana_kadar_calisilabilir_mi\"><\/span>Is it permitted to work until the extension is finalized?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the case of a timely application with the same employer and for the same scope of work, employment may continue until the application is finalized, for a maximum of 90 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pasaport_suresi_kisa_olursa_izin_de_kisalir_mi\"><\/span>Will a short passport validity period shorten the permit duration as well?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, passport validity may limit the duration of the permit. If a long-term extension is intended, the passport must be renewed in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calisma_izni_ikamet_izni_sayilir_mi\"><\/span>Is a work permit considered a residence permit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A valid work permit is deemed to be a residence permit. Upon expiration of the permit, it must be separately assessed whether the foreign national has any other legal right to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Izin_suresi_biterse_SGK_kaydi_calismayi_yasal_kilar_mi\"><\/span>Does SGK registration legalize employment once the permit period expires?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. SGK registration does not replace a work permit. If there is no permit or legal right to continued stay, the foreign national must not be actively employed.<\/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.mevzuat.gov.tr\/MevzuatMetin\/1.5.6735.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Labour Law No. 6735<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csgb.gov.tr\/uigm\/calisma-izni\/calisma-izni-turleri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MLSS \u2013 Types of Work Permits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csgb.gov.tr\/uigm\/calisma-izni\/calisma-izni-degerlendirme-kriterleri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MLSS \u2013 Current Evaluation Criteria<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csgb.gov.tr\/uigm\/calisma-izni\/basvuru-kilavuzlari\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MLSS \u2013 Work Permit Application Guides<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csgb.gov.tr\/uigm\/genel-bilgi\/harc-ve-degerli-k%C3%A2git-bedelinin-odenmesi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00c7SGB \u2013 2026 Fees and Valuable Paper Costs<\/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\">MoLSS \u2013 Social Security of Foreign Employees<\/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\">Under the fixed-term work permit system, the initial application is granted for a maximum of one year, the first extension with the same employer for a maximum of two years, and subsequent extensions for a maximum of three years each. These periods do not constitute acquired or automatic rights. The employment contract, passport, employer, workplace, duties, current evaluation criteria, and timely submission of the application affect the duration and outcome of the granted permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employing a foreign national outside the scope of the permit or after its expiration may entail sanctions. For the scope of these risks, <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/izinsiz-yabanci-calistirma-cezasi\/\">penalty for employing unauthorized foreigners 2026<\/a> you may review our article. For each specific application, the employer's structure, the foreigner's status, and private sector criteria must be evaluated together.<\/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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Attorney Bat\u0131n YILMAZ<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Istanbul Bar Association Bar Registry No: 77008<\/strong><\/p>\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<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<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<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Attorney Bat\u0131n YILMAZ<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Istanbul Bar Association Bar Registry No: 77008<\/strong><\/p>\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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 0 (532) 669 34 90<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alternative Phone:<\/strong> 0 (532) 732 34 90<\/p>\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>S\u00fcreli \u00e7al\u0131\u015fma izni, yabanc\u0131ya belirli bir i\u015fveren, i\u015fyeri ve i\u015f kapsam\u0131nda s\u0131n\u0131rl\u0131 s\u00fcreyle \u00e7al\u0131\u015fma hakk\u0131 veren izin t\u00fcr\u00fcd\u00fcr. 6735 say\u0131l\u0131 Uluslararas\u0131 \u0130\u015fg\u00fcc\u00fc Kanunu\u2019nun 10. maddesine g\u00f6re ilk ba\u015fvuruda en \u00e7ok bir y\u0131l, ayn\u0131 i\u015fverenle yap\u0131lan ilk uzatmada en \u00e7ok iki y\u0131l, sonraki uzatmalarda ise her defas\u0131nda en \u00e7ok \u00fc\u00e7 y\u0131l izin verilebilir. 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