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Latest Developments on Work Permits for Foreigners
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Law no. 5951 was published in the Official Gazette No. 27484 of 5
February 2010 and amends some provisions of the Law on Work Permits
for Foreigners No. 4817. Moreover, some of the important provisions of
the Application Regulation For the Law on Work Permits of Foreigners,
which are stipulated in accordance with Article 22 of the Law on the Work
Permits of Foreigners, are modified through the Regulation which amends
the Application Regulation For The Law on Work Permits for Foreigners
published in the Official Gazette No. 27469 of 21 January 2010.
1) Latest Developments brought by Law no. 5951 for Foreigners
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The Ministry will finalize all applications that are duly made,
provided that all documents are complete and in full force,
within latest 30 days.
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Without prejudice to the relevant legislations’ provisions, a
foreigner who will perform “Professional Services” (architect,
engineer, city or environment planner, etc.) may have preliminary
permission for up to one year until the foreigner fulfils all
conditions regarding “academic and professional proficiency”.
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Foreigners who will work out of the scope of their profession
will be exempted from academic and professional proficiency,
license requests, and proficiency applications. Moreover,
decisions of other authorities will not be requested.
2) Major Developments on the Application Regulation For the Law
on Work Permits for Foreigners
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Technological Application: Applications can be made
electronically. Upon request, the Ministry of Labor can grant the
work permit electronically.
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Issuance of the Residence Permit: Applicants from Turkey
will apply for work annotated residence permits to the police
authorities within 30 days following the date of the notification
of a work permit. Otherwise, the work permit will not be valid.
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Decisions should be given within a specific time period by
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Article of January 2010