Official fees
Turkish work permit fees 2026
Once a work permit is approved, two separate payments go to the state: the permit fee, which depends on the permit's duration, and a card charge for each document. The amounts are set again every year. Our consultancy fee is not included in these amounts.
2026 permit fees
Valid 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026 · Last checked: 24/10/2026
Fixed-term — up to 1 year (inclusive)
- Fee (TRY)
- 12,574.90
- Lost card (TRY)
- 6,287.40
Fixed-term — over 1 and up to 2 years
- Fee (TRY)
- 25,149.80
- Lost card (TRY)
- 12,574.90
Fixed-term — over 2 and up to 3 years
- Fee (TRY)
- 37,724.70
- Lost card (TRY)
- 18,862.30
Fixed-term — over 3 and up to 4 years
- Fee (TRY)
- 50,299.60
- Lost card (TRY)
- 25,149.80
Fixed-term — over 4 and up to 5 years
- Fee (TRY)
- 62,874.50
- Lost card (TRY)
- 31,437.20
Indefinite work permit
- Fee (TRY)
- 125,802.20
- Lost card (TRY)
- 62,901.10
Independent work permit
- Fee (TRY)
- 125,802.20
- Lost card (TRY)
- 62,901.10
Temporary protection — 1 year (standard)
- Fee (TRY)
- 4,677.90
- Lost card (TRY)
- 2,338.90
Card charge (per document, in addition): TRY 964.00
Example: the official total for a 1-year work permit is TRY 12,574.90 fee + TRY 964.00 card charge = TRY 13,538.90.
- The fixed-term amounts also apply to work permit exemption certificates.
- Lost card: if the card is lost, half the fee and the full card charge are payable again.
- Legal basis: Harçlar Kanunu Genel Tebliği (Seri No: 98) — RG 31.12.2025, 33124 (5. Mük.); Muhasebat Genel Müdürlüğü Genel Tebliği (Sıra No: 97) — RG 24.12.2025, 33117
Source
When and how to pay
- 1You are notified by email after approval. If the payment isn't made within 30 days of notification, the application is rejected.
- 2You can pay by card on the Digital Tax Office (dijital.gib.gov.tr) under "Payment with Reference Number", using the foreigner ID number starting with 9 and the transaction number from the email.
- 3If you pay at Ziraat Bank, Halkbank or VakıfBank, the fee and card charge are paid separately, to the account codes given, in the exact amounts.
- 4No fee is charged for exemptions shorter than three months; Turquoise Card holders are exempt from the fee and pay only the card charge.
Costs not in the table
- For applications from abroad, the visa fee paid at the consulate (varies by country)
- Translation, notarisation and apostille costs
- Fees for separate residence permit applications for family members
Our consultancy fee
We don't publish our consultancy fee on the website because the scope depends on the type of application and your file. After the first conversation we confirm in writing what we'll take on and the fee. Official fees are always paid directly to the state.
Frequently asked questions
Does the employer or the employee pay the fee?
The Ministry requires the payment to be made with the foreigner's ID number. Whether the employer or the employee covers it is usually agreed between them.
Do I pay a fee when applying?
No. The permit fee and card charge are requested after the application is approved and must be paid within 30 days of notification.
When are next year's amounts announced?
Fees are set each year by communiqués usually published at the end of December and take effect on 1 January. The table on this page hides itself once its validity date has passed and shows a link to the official page instead.
Let's work out the total cost together
Once the permit type and duration are clear, we'll show you the official payments line by line and confirm our scope in writing.
Every day 09:00–19:00 · Türkiye time
We are an independent consultancy, not a government office. Work permit decisions are made by the Turkish Ministry of Labour and Social Security.