Manage Your Overseas Hiring Process Legally and on a Clear Plan

Responsibilities are defined clearly from day one

From candidate selection to arrival preparations, we navigate the entire legal and operational maze on the employer's behalf, with transparent reporting at every stage.

• Candidate pre-screening and document checks in the source country
• Pre-eligibility analysis covering company, quota and position criteria
• Coordination of work permit, visa and consulate procedures
• Flight, arrival planning and pre-onboarding operations tracking

Source country and candidate profile are matched to your needs

No two businesses have the same staffing needs. For production, warehouse, field, service or technical positions, the candidate profile is assessed against your industry, shift patterns and job descriptions.

The source country plan is finalized in an initial consultation, based on position, industry and application eligibility.

Let's determine the right foreign-employee capacity for your company

The right number of foreign employees depends not only on staffing needs, but also on your current workforce structure, financial standing and salary levels.

Official fees and process items are clarified upfront

Government charges paid during the work permit process — the permit fee and the official document ('değerli kâğıt') charge — are treated separately from the service items within the operational scope.

For 2026, the 1-year work permit fee is 12.574,90 TL and the official document charge is 964 TL. These are statutory amounts paid to the government.

A traceable process built on legal compliance

Hiring foreign employees means tracking candidate, document, permit and visa steps as one workflow. A pre-application eligibility analysis keeps the process predictable and manageable.

From the first consultation to arrival preparations

From Ministry applications to visa coordination, every step is tracked through our digital systems, with regular status updates for the employer.

1. 01

   Needs and position analysis

   We define how many people you need, in which city, on which shift pattern and with which job description.

2. 02

   Company eligibility check

   The 5-to-1 quota (5 Turkish employees per foreign hire), financial standing, position and salary criteria are pre-assessed.

3. 03

   Source country and candidate profile

   The right source country and candidate profile are selected based on your industry, shift patterns, job description and arrival timeline.

4. 04

   Document preparation

   Documents on both the employer and candidate side are checked and prepared for the application.

5. 05

   Consulate and reference number

   For applications from abroad, the candidate completes the foreign mission stage and a reference number is obtained.

6. 06

   e-İzin application

   The work permit application is filed through e-İzin, Türkiye's online work permit system, by the employer or their authorized representative.

7. 07

   Post-approval arrival coordination

   Visa, flights, airport pick-up and pre-onboarding preparations are tracked.

8. 08

   Onboarding obligations

   After arrival in Türkiye, SGK registration, payroll, accommodation, occupational health and safety, and onboarding are handled by the employer; official steps such as address registration are planned separately.

Four core principles, clear from the start

Common questions on regulations and operations

Is it legal to bring foreign workers from abroad?

Yes. However, the foreign national must obtain a work permit — or a work permit exemption — before starting to work in Türkiye.

Which countries can candidates be sourced from?

The source country depends on the position, industry, candidate availability, document workflow, consulate timelines and your working patterns. In an initial consultation, we identify the source country profile that best fits your company.

Does the 5 Turkish employees requirement apply to every foreign hire?

As a general rule, workplaces keeping balance-sheet accounts must employ at least 5 Turkish employees per foreign hire. Workplaces with net sales of 50 million TL or more in the last year may be exempt from this criterion for their first 5 foreign hires.

How do you determine how many foreign employees we can bring?

We assess your current number of Turkish employees, financial standing, net sales/capital/export figures, position needs and salary levels together. After this analysis, the number of viable applications becomes much clearer.

Who pays the official work permit fees?

The work permit fee and the official document ('değerli kâğıt') charge are paid by the employer. For 2026, the fee for a work permit of up to 1 year is 12.574,90 TL and the document charge is 964 TL.

Who is responsible for payroll and SGK after the employee arrives?

Once the employee arrives in Türkiye, payroll, SGK (social security) obligations, accommodation, occupational health and safety, and working conditions are the employer's responsibility.

Is accommodation mandatory after the candidate arrives?

The accommodation model depends on your working patterns, the need for candidates relocating from other cities, and the scope of the contract. Accommodation and working conditions after arrival in Türkiye are the employer's responsibility.

Does Zirve Global guarantee work permit approval?

No. The final assessment and decision rest with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. Zirve Global provides support with eligibility analysis, document preparation, and candidate and process coordination.

What happens if the work permit is refused?

The final decision on work permit applications rests with the Ministry. In case of refusal, the grounds are reviewed; if the deficiency can be remedied, a re-application or an alternative candidate/position plan is considered.

How long does the process take?

It varies by application type, source country, document status and the foreign mission stage. For complete applications, the Ministry review can be finalized within 30 days; the total operational lead time depends on the country and document flow.