sandpearse

Hi,
I am sorry if this has been covered before and if so, please direct me to correct posting. I am just at the point of deciding whether to stay here in Bodrum and work for 12 months. My employers will apply for my work permit, but my question is, do you have to have a residency visa before a work permit can be applied for? I have had conflicting advice.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Sandra

KayaKoyuOldBoy

Sorry for being "Mr Picky", it's a Residence PERMIT. A visa is required to enter the country and a permit is required to stay.

sandpearse

Many apologies, you can tell how new I am at all this!

vjvodka

the answer is yes and a 5 year one will be better.and dont meen to disbeleive your employer but make sure they do apply for the work permit you want to see it and you need it before you start work not after as they are getting really keen on this.but other than this good luck i came to work in turkey for 12months and i have been here over 8 years once you start you will never want to leave good luck and go for it it will be the best move you ever make

Dippey

You can get your employer to apply for a resident permit at the same time as your work permit. It is the simplest and easy method, whether you need to contribute towards costs i do not know..

PS, your employers should asked you twenty questions about your parents, request certs of your qualifications, a translated CV, and a whole load of other stuff then you know its cosher.

sandpearse

Thanks both vjvodka and Dippey for that information, its just what I wanted. And Vjvodka I am hoping like you that I love being here so much I will never want to go back to the UK!! Will let you know :-)

eileen

Vjvodka did u manage ok to get a work permit and how hard is it to get have been asked this many time and cant answer as i dont know any one with one i am married so dont need one