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Turkey Work Permit for Russian Citizens

Russia nationals can obtain a legal Turkish work permit through employer sponsorship. We manage documents, application and follow-up end to end.

Definition: Russian Citizens are considered foreign nationals under Turkish law and must obtain a work permit through employer sponsorship in order to work in Turkey.
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Work Permit for Russian Citizens — Why Us?

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Document Preparation
Apostille/legalisation and certified Turkish translation of Russia passports, diplomas and supporting documents.
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Average 15–30 Business Days
Complete applications are usually concluded within 15–30 business days. We track the whole process.
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All Sectors
Technology, tourism, construction, education, health and more — experience across every sector.
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Employer Coordination
We coordinate with the Turkish employer, handle e-government approval and all official correspondence on your behalf.

Required Documents

Valid passport (min. 6 months)
Signed employment contract
Diploma / qualification
Foreign health insurance
Tax number (Turkey)
Biometric photo
Apostilled documents
Certified Turkish translation

Frequently Asked Questions

Can russian citizens get a work permit in Turkey?
Yes. Russian Citizens can obtain a temporary work permit through employer sponsorship. The 2026 standard fee is 12,574.90 TL + 964 TL document fee = 13,538.90 TL in total.
Which documents are required for Russia applicants?
A valid Russia passport (min. 6 months validity), a signed employment contract, an apostilled diploma, foreign health insurance and a tax number are the core documents.
How long does the work permit take?
Complete applications are concluded within 15–30 business days on average. Missing documents or additional review can extend this.
Is there a minimum salary requirement for foreign employees?
Yes. Under the ÇSGB criteria the wage depends on the role, measured against the gross minimum wage on the application date (2026: 33,030 TL): at least 5x for senior executives and pilots, 4x for engineers and architects, 3x for other managers, 2x for skilled/specialist jobs, and not below the minimum wage for domestic and other work.
Do Russia documents need Turkish translation?
Yes. All Russia documents must be submitted with apostille/legalisation and certified Turkish translation. We manage this process.

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