What to Do If Your Work Permit Application Is Rejected in Türkiye

Sep 3

2 min read

If your work permit application in Türkiye is rejected, you may file an objection against the decision within 30 days from the date of notification.

Before submitting an objection, it is essential to carefully analyse:

· The official reason for rejection

· The documents submitted with the original application

· The employer company’s financial and operational situation

· The number of Turkish employees registered by the company

· The foreign employee’s qualifications, position and proposed salary

· Whether the applicable work permit evaluation criteria were satisfied

If the rejection appears to result from an incorrect assessment by the work permit authorities, you may challenge the decision by submitting a reasoned objection supported by relevant documents.

There is generally no additional government fee for filing an administrative objection against a work permit rejection. The objection process can also be handled remotely. For the initial legal review and preparation of the objection, you generally do not need to travel to Türkiye or issue a power of attorney.

However, every rejection must be assessed individually. In some cases, submitting an objection may be appropriate, while in others, correcting the deficiencies and filing a new work permit application may be more effective.

If your work permit application has been rejected, contact a lawyer as soon as possible and provide all documents submitted during the original application. Reviewing only the rejection notice is usually not sufficient. The complete application file must be examined to determine the most appropriate legal strategy.

Please remember that the 30-day objection period starts from the notification date of the rejection decision. Acting quickly is therefore essential.

Disclaimer: This article provides general information and does not constitute legal advice. Each work permit rejection must be evaluated according to its specific circumstances.