A Clause (Non-Compliance with International Labor Policy)

According to Article 9(a) of the International Labor Law, applications that do not comply with international labor policy are rejected. International labor policy is fundamentally based on the following principles:
Policies developed to prioritize domestic labor in meeting Turkey's labor needs, as well as maintaining the sustainability of national employment policies, while ensuring a balance between local and foreign labor and benefiting from qualified foreign labor.
Attracting highly qualified foreign labor who stand out in education level, professional experience, contributions to science and technology, and strategic importance in specific fields.
Attracting highly qualified foreign investors to Turkey based on the size of investment, contribution to employment and economy, employment level, export volume, contribution to the region, province, or sector, and other similar factors.
Implementation of international labor policy domestically and internationally through projects, plans, programs, and similar activities carried out by the General Directorate, and coordination with relevant institutions and organizations when necessary.
International labor policy is determined according to the above principles. In this sense, a work permit application that is found to be in violation of these principles will be rejected.

B Clause (Submission with False or Misleading Information and Documents)

According to Article 9(b) of the International Labor Law, applications made with false or misleading information and documents are rejected.

C Clause (Insufficient Justification for Employment of Foreigners)

According to Article 9(c) of the International Labor Law, work permit applications are rejected if the justification for employing the foreigner is insufficient. In this context, it is important to ensure that a detailed justification is provided for why the foreigner is preferred for employment, including their expertise and reasons for their hiring.

Ç Clause (Applications for Jobs and Professions Reserved for Turkish Citizens in Other Laws)

According to Article 9(ç) of the International Labor Law, work permit applications for jobs and professions reserved exclusively for Turkish citizens under other legal provisions are rejected. Jobs and professions reserved solely for Turkish citizens include:
Founders, managers, and authorized representatives of private security companies
Private security officers
Neighborhood and district watchmen
Financial advisory
Board members of cooperatives
Customs advisor assistants
Founders of schools teaching in languages other than Turkish and those established by foreigners
Responsible managers in private hospitals
Dentistry
Patient care
Pharmacy
Veterinary medicine
Foreign assistant doctors outside specialty training
Notaries
Judges and prosecutors
Human resources management

D Clause (Foreigners Who Are Found Not to Have Required Qualifications and Expertise)

According to Article 9(d) of the International Labor Law, work permit applications are rejected if it is determined that the foreigner does not possess the necessary qualifications and expertise. When determining the required qualifications and expertise:
The foreigner's suitability for the job position applied for,
Whether the job to be performed at the workplace requires expertise,
Professional experience and educational background,
The validity of certificates and documents,
The foreigner's alignment with sectoral needs and requirements.
Foreigners who do not possess the required qualifications or whose expertise cannot be substantiated with documentation will have their work permits rejected.

Clause E (Not Meeting the Evaluation Criteria Set by the Ministry)

According to Article 9(e) of the International Labor Law, work permit applications are rejected if they do not meet the evaluation criteria set by the Ministry. Both the foreign applicant and the employer who will employ the foreigner must meet these criteria. The Ministry’s evaluation criteria for employers and foreigners are as follows:
At least 5 Turkish citizens must be employed at the workplace where the work permit is requested. If the foreigner requesting the permit is a company partner, the requirement for five employees is applied only to the last 6 months of a one-year work permit granted by the Ministry. In cases where multiple foreign work permit requests are made at the same workplace, each foreigner after the first one granted a work permit must have 5 Turkish citizens employed separately.
The workplace must have a paid-in capital of at least 100,000 TL or gross sales of at least 800,000 TL or an export amount of at least 250,000 USD in the last year.
For foreigners working in associations and foundations, the criteria of Article 2 will apply. For foreigners working in foreign airline representations in Turkey, the education sector, and domestic services, Articles 1 and 2 will not apply.
The foreign company partner requesting the permit must have a capital share of at least 20% and not less than 40,000 TL.
The declared monthly salary for the foreigner must be at a level commensurate with the foreigner's duties and qualifications. Accordingly, considering the minimum wage applicable at the time of application, the salary to be paid to the foreigner must be at least:

For entities:

For foreigners employed in the entertainment sector and in tourism-animation organization companies in jobs requiring specialization and expertise, the quota for employing 5 Turkish citizens separately for each foreigner will not apply if at least 10 Turkish citizens are employed.
For foreigners to be employed in cases specified in bilateral or multilateral agreements to which Turkey is a party, and for foreigners employed in public institution and organization procurement or service contracts, the criteria in Articles 1 and 2 will not apply.
For jobs requiring advanced technology or in cases where there are no Turkish experts with the same qualifications, the criteria in Articles 1 and 2 will not apply upon approval from the General Directorate.
For foreigners to be employed in enterprises meeting the conditions of Special Direct Foreign Investment, excluding key personnel, the criteria set in Article 1 will be applied based on the number of Turkish citizens employed across all workplaces of the enterprise in the country.
Persons not meeting the above evaluation criteria will have their work permit applications rejected. However, there are some foreigners who are exempt from these criteria. These foreigners are required to obtain work permits. Exempt foreigners include:

The above-mentioned foreigners will not have their work permit applications rejected if they apply, and they will be exempt from the evaluation criteria. However, they must prove their status with official documents.

Clause F (Regarding Foreigners Who Are Not Allowed to Enter Turkey, Not Granted Visas, or Are Reported by the Ministry of Interior as Subject to Deportation)

According to Article 9(f) of the International Labor Law, work permit applications must be rejected if they concern foreigners who are not allowed to enter Turkey, are not granted visas, or are reported by the Ministry of Interior as subject to deportation.

Clause G (Regarding Foreigners Whose Employment in Turkey is Considered Problematic from the Standpoint of Public Order, Public Security, or Public Health)

According to Article 9(g) of the International Labor Law, work permit applications are rejected if the employment of foreigners is considered problematic from the standpoint of national security, public order, public security, or public health. For example, if a foreigner applying for a work permit has a contagious disease that would pose a risk to public health in Turkey, the work permit application should be rejected.

Clause Ğ (Applications Made by Citizens of Countries Recognized or with Diplomatic Relations with Turkey, Unless the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Gives a Favorable Opinion)

According to Article 9(ğ) of the International Labor Law, work permit applications made by citizens of countries that are not recognized by Turkey or with which Turkey does not have diplomatic relations are rejected. Exceptionally, if the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides a favorable opinion, the work permit application of the person may be accepted.

Clause H (Applications Not Made Within the Legal Period or Incomplete Applications)

According to Article 9(h) of the International Labor Law, work permit applications are rejected if the foreigner submits incomplete information and documents or fails to provide additional documents requested by the administration within the specified time. According to Article 19 of the International Labor Law, if there are missing information or documents in the application, the evaluation of the application is postponed. Subsequently, the applicant is requested to provide the missing documents through the system and electronic notification address.