Employee/Personnel Relocation to Turkey

Foreign businessmen interested in opening a company in Turkey can also relocate their employees. This kind of process is known as employee/personnel relocation in Turkey and can be entirely overseen by our local specialists. We invite you to explore this article and discuss further details with our Turkish lawyers if you are interested in employee/personnel relocation to Turkey.

Visas and work permits for foreign employees in Turkey

Employee/personnel relocation to Turkey can be a great option for foreign entrepreneurs who establish their businesses in this country and want to bring their staff. Depending on the country of origin, employees will have to first obtain the visa and residence permit, alongside the work permit. Here’s what these things entail:

The application for work permits starts with the Turkish Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MLSS), as soon as the company is registered here.
Proof of qualifications, valid passports, a completed visa application form for and employment contracts are some of the requested documents.
Foreign workers subject to the employee/personnel relocation to Turkey must also be registered with the provincial directorate of migration management when the application for work and residence permits is made.

Employee/personnel relocation in Turkey may also involve other procedures or documents to be presented before starting activities. That is why we recommend the assistance of our attorneys in Turkey, because they know the legislation and can guide you in terms of formalities. In addition, you can ensure an employee relocation process without any difficulties or complexities related to bureaucracy.

If you need personnel relocation in other countries, such as Russia, we can put you in touch with our local partners.

Services offered for employee/personnel relocation to Turkey

Immigration to Turkey can mean relocating a business with all its staff. The procedures are quite time-consuming, especially if you are coming to Turkey for business purposes for the first time. Based on these things, we can recommend foreign entrepreneurs to collaborate with our Turkish lawyers in order to benefit from a smooth business relocation process. Here are some of the services we offer for employee relocation to Turkey:

Assistance in obtaining a residence permit in Turkey as well as a work permit.
Support in drafting and verifying documents from a legal point of view before submission to the relevant authorities.
We can also put clients in contact with our local partners for document translation & legalization, real estate agents, company formation agents, etc.
We also collaborate with local authorities in registering employment contracts in Turkey, before ensuring that they comply with the Labour Law No. 4857 in Turkey.
Relocation packages in Turkey might also imply packing and transportation services, alongside insurance policies. We constantly communicate with our clients and make sure the personnel relocation to Turkey is done correctly and rapidly.

Average relocation costs in Turkey

Below we present some average prices concerning employee/personnel relocation to Turkey that will help you in the future:

About USD 900 is the monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Istanbul. Lower prices apply to smaller towns.
The cost of living for a single person in Turkey might range between USD 600 and USD 1,300 per month (rent included), depending on the region he/she lives and works.
Around USD 280 is the cost of a work visa in Turkey with a validity of 2 years.

Besides assistance in employee relocation to Turkey, we provide other services too. As an example, foreigners already living here can apply for citizenship by investment in Turkey. Please explore our legal services and make sure you contact our law firm in Turkey for personalized assistance.