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Working in Turkey through legal routes

Written by KarirAman editorial team Approved by Kaiser Khan (editor), Updated

Indonesians need a Turkish work permit (çalışma izni) before starting work. Visa-free entry is not a work permit. Process, minimum wage, red flags.

Summary

  • To work in Turkey, foreigners must hold a work permit (çalışma izni) from Turkey's Ministry of Labour and Social Security before starting work.
  • Indonesian ordinary passport holders can visit Turkey visa-free for up to 30 days per entry, but must apply for a work permit and visa to work.
  • A first work permit is valid for up to one year for one employer and workplace.
  • Foreigners working without a permit face administrative fines and are referred for deportation.
  • Under Law 18/2017 Article 30(1), Indonesian migrant workers may not be charged placement costs.
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  1. Which legal work routes exist for Turkey?
  2. What is the official process to work in Turkey?
  3. What is the minimum wage in Turkey?
  4. How can you check a job offer in Turkey?

What is the official process to work in Turkey?

A Turkish work permit applied for from abroad has two stages. You apply in person at the Turkish embassy or consulate general and receive a 16-digit reference number, then the employer completes the application online in the e-İzin system of Turkey's Ministry of Labour and Social Security. If an agency in Indonesia is involved, it must be an active P3MI on SISKOP2MI, and you can check the vacancy in the SISKOP2MI job list by destination.

What is the minimum wage in Turkey?

Turkey sets one national minimum wage, and for 2026 it is set per normal working day by the Minimum Wage Determination Commission (decision No. 2025/1), valid from 1 January to 31 December 2026. The figure below is a gross daily amount, not an offered wage.

Turkey's gross minimum wage per working day, 2026
Area or group Official floor Approximate rupiah value
Turkey, per working day Applies to: Gross minimum wage for one normal working day in Turkey, a single national rate TRY 1,101.00 per day In force from Not enough data yet rate as of 8 October 2026

T.C. Resmî Gazete (Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik Bakanlığı)

How can you check a job offer in Turkey?

Ask the employer for proof of the work permit application in your name; the Turkish ministry has a work permit query service (Çalışma İzni Sorgulama) on its official site. Refuse offers to travel visa-free or on a tourist visa with the 'work permit to follow', because the permit must exist before you start work. Any cost charged to you must be written and itemised in the Placement Agreement.

Which official channels can you contact?

Frequently asked questions

Can visa-free entry to Turkey be used for work?

No. Visa-free entry for Indonesian ordinary passport holders is for up to 30 days per entry and at most 90 days in 180 days. To work, Turkey's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says you must apply for a work permit and visa at the nearest Turkish mission.

What is the minimum wage for working in Turkey?

The official pay floor for the Turkish work permit (çalışma izni) route in Turkey is TRY 1,101.00 per day, in force from 1 January 2026 (T.C. Resmî Gazete (Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik Bakanlığı)). This is the legal minimum in Turkey, not an offered wage.

Who wrote and reviewed this page?

Written by KarirAman editorial team Published Updated

Prepared with AI assistance. Checked against official sources and approved for publication by Kaiser Khan (editor). Approval date: .

Sources

The facts on this page come from these sources. Dates show when we opened them.

  1. Çalışma İzni: Sıkça Sorulan Sorular (Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik Bakanlığı) T.C. Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik Bakanlığı · accessed
  2. Visa Information for Foreigners (Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs · accessed
  3. Uluslararası İşgücü Genel Müdürlüğü (Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik Bakanlığı) T.C. Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik Bakanlığı · accessed
  4. Undang-Undang Nomor 18 Tahun 2017 tentang Pelindungan Pekerja Migran Indonesia Kementerian Hukum RI (peraturan.go.id) · UU 18/2017 · accessed
  5. Peraturan Menteri P2MI/Kepala BP2MI Nomor 17 Tahun 2025 tentang Biaya Penempatan Pekerja Migran Indonesia Kementerian Hukum RI (peraturan.go.id) · Permen P2MI 17/2025 · accessed
  6. SISKOP2MI: Profil Lembaga P3MI, detail dan daftar sanksi administratif KP2MI/BP2MI (SISKOP2MI) · accessed
  7. SISKOP2MI: Daftar Lowongan KP2MI/BP2MI (SISKOP2MI) · accessed
  8. Asgari Ücret Tespit Komisyonu Kararı No. 2025/1 (Resmî Gazete 26 Aralık 2025, Sayı 33119) T.C. Resmî Gazete (Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik Bakanlığı) · Karar No. 2025/1 · accessed
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KarirAman (2026). Working in Turkey through legal routes. Updated 7 October 2026. https://kariraman.com/en/work-abroad/turkey/

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