Freelance work in Turkey | Expat Arrivals

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on 7 Mar 2013

Hi There,

Please help. Does anyone know if I can sell my crafts goods for a profit in Turkey without a work permit?

Anonymous (not verified) on 8 Mar 2013 - 08:58

Hi Anne,

Getting a work permit for Turkey is a long and stressful process. Furthermore, submitting the necessary documents is actually a double application process - so both the employer and employee need to sumbit separate application to the appropriate authorities within the space of 10 days.

As it sounds like you will be self employed I don't think you will be eligable for a work permit in Turkey - these require that an employer support your application. While there are now more and more expats who have moved to Turkey and freelance, this is technically illegal. However, you'll find lots of artists, photographers and writers working in Turkey.

For more information take a look at our Visas for Turkey page or Working in Turkey page.

Good luck.
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Anonymous (not verified) on 5 May 2014 - 19:47

Hi I'm planning to work there a few months from now,if given visa how long I'm allowed to stay there

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