Country Comparison

İran vs Irak: Work Permit in Turkey

Side-by-side comparison of work permit requirements, fees, and processing times for İran and Irak nationals in Turkey (2026).

İranvsIrak

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Summary

İran and Irak nationals fall under the same fee group for Turkey work permit applications. The key differences lie in language support and regional considerations.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Criterion	İran	Irak
Fee Group (2026)	Standard — 13.538,90 TL	Standard — 13.538,90 TL
Region	Middle East	Middle East
Language Support	Turkish only	✓Turkish + Arapça
Min. Wage Requirement	49,545 TL gross (×1.5)	49,545 TL gross (×1.5)
Diploma Equivalency	May be required	May be required
Average Processing Time	15–30 business days	15–30 business days
Application System	e-devlet.gov.tr (online)	e-devlet.gov.tr (online)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between İran and Irak work permit applications in Turkey?+

Both nationalities follow the same general process: employer sponsorship, ÇSGB online application, and SGK registration. The main differences are in language support and regional document norms.

Do İran and Irak nationals pay the same work permit fees in Turkey?+

Yes. Both nationalities fall under the standard tariff — the standard 2026 work permit fee is 13,538.90 TL for a 1-year permit.

Which is faster — a work permit for İran or Irak nationals?+

Processing time is determined by document completeness and Ministry workload, not by nationality. Both nationalities typically receive a decision within 15–30 business days when the file is complete.

Is a diploma equivalency required for both nationalities?+

Diploma equivalency depends on the profession, not the nationality. Regulated professions (engineering, medicine, law) require YÖK or the relevant authority to recognise the foreign degree regardless of which country issued it.

What is the minimum salary requirement for İran and Irak work permits?+

The same requirement applies to both: the employer must pay at least 1.5× the Turkish minimum wage — 49,545 TL gross per month in 2026.

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