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Immigration Support for Hiring Foreign Talent with Global EOR in Turkey

Managing the immigration needs of a global workforce is a crucial aspect of international business operations. It requires in-depth knowledge of local immigration laws, regulatory requirements, and procedures. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in significant legal consequences, including substantial fines, delays, and even deportation of employees.

Navigating the intricate and constantly changing global immigration landscape can be challenging for international employers. The continuously evolving regulations and procedures, varying from country to country, make it challenging to keep pace. Additionally, the need for efficient coordination and timely execution of immigration-related tasks adds to the complexity of the process.

However, with the comprehensive business immigration services provided by Acumen Global Employer of Record, employers can streamline their immigration needs effortlessly. Our team of immigration experts possesses extensive knowledge of local immigration laws and regulations, enabling us to offer tailored solutions to meet our clients’ unique needs.

Make Global Mobility Easy: Immigration Services to Help Expand Your Business into Turkey

Acumen Global Employer of Record provides end-to-end business immigration services to assist organizations in navigating the complex world of immigration. Our immigration experts can offer guidance and support at every stage of the application process. We help you collect all the necessary documents from your employees, including proof of citizenship or legal residence, previous employment verification, birth certificates, and other supporting documents. We also ensure that all applications and supporting documentation are submitted accurately and on time. Learn how to avoid business immigration traps with Acumen International’s professional support in Turkey.

1. Guided Support for Business Immigration in Turkey by Acumen Global EOR

Navigating the intricate and extensive documentation requirements of the immigration process can be intimidating for employers. At Acumen International, we understand this and provide expert guidance and support at every step of the process, helping clients avoid costly mistakes that could lead to delays or denials.

2. Customized Immigration Solutions for Your Business in Turkey

Our immigration experts offer customized business immigration solutions tailored to your specific needs. We help you collect all the necessary documents from your employees, ensure all applications and supporting documentation are submitted on time and without errors, and provide ongoing compliance services.

3. Simplifying the Process of Obtaining Work Permits for Foreign Employees in Turkey

By partnering with Acumen Global Employer of Record, employers can simplify the process of obtaining work permits for their foreign employees in Turkey. We can sponsor visas and work permits for any number of employees, regardless of location, and reduce the effort and cost of managing an international workforce.

4. Global Immigration Consultancy in Turkey

We help you identify and manage immigration risks and opportunities in your business in Turkey. Our team of experts will work with you to develop a customized immigration or global mobility strategy that meets your business objectives while ensuring compliance with all relevant immigration regulations.

5. Ongoing Immigration Compliance Services in Turkey

Our compliance services ensure that you meet all immigration regulations and requirements in Turkey. We can conduct regular audits of your immigration processes, identify potential risks, and provide practical solutions to ensure your business remains compliant.

With Acumen International’s business immigration services, you can be confident that your foreign talent immigration needs in Turkey are in capable hands.

Visa and Work Permit Sponsorship, Application Support in Turkey

We can assist with preparing and submitting visa and work permit applications in Turkey, ensuring that all necessary documentation is complete and submitted on time.

Our team can help you with every aspect of Turkey’s visa and work permit sponsorship process, from determining the appropriate visa category to preparing and submitting the necessary documentation. Contact us today to learn more about our expert guidance and support in Turkey’s visa and work permit sponsorship process.

Attention: we are not an immigration service! We do not provide a work permit and immigration support as a standalone solution to individuals willing to work overseas.

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Acumen International Goes Beyond Work Permits to Provide Comprehensive Benefits for Expatriates in Turkey

Acumen International offers a Global Employer of Record solution for companies looking to hire international talent in Turkey. This solution is specifically designed for employers who wish to transfer selected expatriates to Turkey or individuals whose employers are willing to finance their immigration and foreign employment in the country.

Our services are primarily used by companies that require highly skilled personnel and want to retain them by offering employee status and benefits. We provide work permits and employment for international talent in Turkey, as well as additional benefits such as medical insurance, housing, office rent, mobile phones, cars, dependents relocation, and more.

We go beyond the basics of work permits and offer a comprehensive solution covering all expatriate employment aspects in Turkey. This allows our clients to focus on their primary business goals while we take care of the work permit and immigration process in Turkey.

Our all-in-one solution is ideal for long-term assignments in Turkey, providing payroll and tax management for expatriates with full legal compliance without a legal entity. Additionally, it can serve as an interim solution before incorporating into the country.

At Acumen International, we understand the complexities of global employment and work hard to ensure our clients are fully compliant with local regulations. Let us take care of the administrative burden of hiring international talent, so you can focus on growing your business in Turkey.

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Global Mobility Solution in Turkey

Estimated Time for Securing a Work Permit  in Turkey

Typically, the procedure of work permit issuance in Turkey takes from 1 week to 1 month until entry to Turkey and a further 3 to 11 months before the entire process is completed.


How to Get a Work Permit in Turkey

  1. Visa Application
  2. Entry to Turkey
  3. Temporary Residence Permit Application
  4. Work and Residence Permit Application
  5. Social Security Registration

Documents for Work Permit in Turkey

Name Notes Copies
1 Passport Photograph 3.5cm x 4.5cm 3.5cm x 4.5cm, in color, resolution minimum 600 dpi. The photograph should be of an appropriate quality for biometric processing. Face forward; mouth closed, eyes open. One original
Turkish Visa Application Form To be completed online, printed, and signed. The sample is attached here. One original
Passport Valid for 60 Days Beyond the Period of Stay With at least two blank visa pages One original
Visa Fee The amount and payment method should be checked directly with the Consulate/Embassy. One original
Copy of Passport Information Page One clear copy
Police Clearance Certificate Issued from the country/countries of residence from the last five years and legalized or apostilled for use in Turkey. Needed from both parents when applying for permits for children. It should be translated into Turkish and notarized in Turkey. One clear, notarized, and translated copy; one original
Application Form Signed by the applicant and signed and stamped by a legal representative at the Turkish entity. The form is generated online and must be submitted with all supporting documents within six days of being generated and, for applications submitted when the applicant is outside Turkey, within ten days of the work visa application being submitted. One original
4 Passport Photographs 4.5 cm x 3.5cm, recent, identical, in color on a white background. Face forward, eyes open, mouth closed. Four originals
Notarized Copy of Lease Agreement Signed by all parties, the original may be requested at the authorities’ discretion. One clear and notarized copy
Notarized Copies of Educational Certificates Notarized copies of all relevant educational certificates and originals may be requested at the authorities’ discretion. One clear and notarized copy
Address Completed with address details. One original
Registration Form
Utility Bill Recent utility bill (issued within the last three months) for water, gas or electricity clearly stating the applicant’s name and residential address. One original

If you need to have your foreign talent legally work for you in Turkey without setting up your own business entity for that, trust us to assist you with work permits and immigration support and then employ your ex-pats locally on your behalf.

Contact our team to let us take up your foreign employees’ immigration matters and relieve you of the responsibility of getting a work permit by working with our local partners to organize and obtain all the necessary permits, as well as provide a detailed update on the progress of the process.

Call us for more information about how you can get a work permit for your expatriate staff and employ them through Acumen International in Turkey.

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