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STEP-BY-STEP APPLICATION PROCESS
(This section is a literal, line-by-line translation of the legal workflow originally supplied.)
1 – Legal & Institutional Framework
- Law 4904 + Private Employment-Agency Regulation: defines licensing, inspection and the no-fee rule.
- Law 6735 (International Workforce Act): governs work-permit issuance, extension and sanctions; all filings are digital via the e-Permit platform.
- Secondary Legislation
- Work-Permit Evaluation Criteria (salary bands, quota tests)
- KVKK Board Decisions (minimum technical safeguards for recruitment data)
2 – Pre-Eligibility Conditions
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Criterion |
Detail |
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Residence |
Minimum six-month permit or foreign-mission reference code |
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Identity |
Passport + 99-series Foreign ID |
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Age |
18+ |
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Quota |
Five Turkish employees per foreign applicant |
3 – Compulsory Document Preparation
(see lists in § 4.2 & 4.3 above; content identical to Turkish source)
4 – Nine-Stage Filing Flow
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Step |
English Render |
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4.1 Pre-Registration & KVKK Sign-Off |
Candidate registers in person or online; electronically signs KVKK information notice. No fees may be requested at this point. |
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4.2 Document Upload |
Passport, residence card and diploma are scanned into the PTS; misrepresentation triggers suspension and legal liability. |
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4.3 Competency Evaluation |
Pre-interview psychometric testing minimizes mis-hire risk; yields a workforce with superior engagement, productivity and retention. |
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4.4 Interview & Offer |
After structured video/on-site interviews, a transparent offer is prepared. Legal unit verifies compliance with Law 4857, quota rules and salary thresholds—reducing the risk of permit refusal. |
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4.5 Work-Permit Application |
Employer submits the 16-digit reference code on the e-Permit portal, attaching passport, diploma, activity certificate, contract. Target decision time: 30 days. |
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4.6 Fee Payment & Visa Sticker |
Upon approval, candidate pays the statutory fee and “valuable paper” charge within 30 days; the foreign mission affixes the work-visa sticker. |
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4.7 Entry to Türkiye & Relocation |
EMA Global arranges airport reception, temporary hotel, permanent housing, bank account, tax ID, e-Devlet activation and family logistics—backed by a 24/7 support line. |
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4.8 SGK Registration & Day-One Onboarding |
Employer must file SGK insurance within 30 days of permit approval or the permit may be suspended. Day One includes OHS training and buddy assignment. |
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4.9 30 / 60 / 90-Day Performance Tracking |
EMA administers satisfaction surveys at 30, 60, 90 days; plans mentoring, recommends extra language/culture training where needed. |
5 – Strategic Tips (Literal Translation)
- Schedule Appointments: Keep in close touch with Global İstihdam to expedite each milestone.
- Diploma Equivalency: Launch YÖK/ÜAK or professional-chamber recognition early—mandatory in health, architecture, engineering.
- Language Courses: Employer-funded Turkish lessons improve ministry scores and reduce integration risk.
- Fee Deadlines: Pay all permit fees within the 30-day window to avoid automatic cancellation.
- Digital Archiving: Scan key documents in PDF/A to minimize upload errors on e-Permit.
6 – Global İstihdam “Value Add” (Literal Translation)
- Full Legal Service: Work-permit, extension and appeal files prepared by expert lawyers who monitor every regulatory change.
- Digital Transparency: Integrated PTS–e-Permit dashboard shows real-time status.
- Relocation 360°: Transport, housing, SGK, tax, family schooling—bundled with International SOS 24/7 medical & security cover.
- Performance Mentoring: 90-day coaching boosts retention and accelerates career growth.