How to change company and apply for a new work permit as a foreigner in Turkey?
By Burak Ünal, Founder & Managing Partner, Gordion Partners
· · 1 min read
In short
A foreigner can change employer in Turkey by applying for a new work permit, which the new employer submits while the foreigner is in the country. It helps to get the former employer's consent first. A short-term residence permit can bridge the gap, and the deadline is 10 days from the permit's expiry.
Foreigners can change company and apply to a new work permit in Turkey for the new employer. They need to get the consent of their former employer and the new employer can make a new work permit application while the foreigner is in Turkey.
In the course of life, it is very normal to change job. However, there are work permit transfer application rules for foreigners. It is better for them to get the consent of their former employer former employer before changing the job.
The foreigner can apply to a new work permit or apply to short-term residence permit before changing job. Usually 6 months touristic residencd permit is given to foreigners who has a work permit.
The application deadline is 10 days from the expiration of the work permit card or from the end of the social security.
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