What you need to work legally in Turkey as a foreign national.
Action checklist
Complete these steps in order for the fastest, safest setup.
1Employer must apply for work permit — you cannot self-apply
2Gather notarised degree certificates and CV in Turkish
3Work permit and residence permit are processed together
4Check work permit exemptions for some nationalities
City context: Dubai
These steps are tailored for newcomers in Dubai. Costs, availability, and requirements may differ in other cities — switch the city selector above to switch context.