Work Permit in Turkey for Those with a Turkish Parent (Türkiye Family Connection Pathway)
- irmakgurer
- Oct 8
- 1 min read
Foreign nationals who have at least one Turkish parent may qualify for a family connection work permit in Turkey (Türkiye); a faster, lighter-requirement route to live and work legally.
Who Is Eligible?
Your mother or father is a Turkish citizen (regardless of your nationality).
You can document the relationship (birth certificate, nüfus kayıt örneği, or official family records).
Key Advantages (vs. standard routes)
No minimum capital investment requirement.
No 5:1 employment ratio (five Turkish employees per foreigner) rule.
Faster, more flexible evaluation under a family-based framework.
Why It Matters?
A work permit through a Turkish parent can open the door to:
Long-term residence and citizenship in Turkey (Türkiye)
Employment rights across sectors
Career growth with local and international employers
How IGA Law Firm Helps?
IGA Law Firm provides end-to-end support:
Eligibility check and strategy
Document preparation (translations, apostilles, notarizations)
Application filing & follow-up with authorities until decision
Call to action: Contact IGA Law Firm to assess your eligibility for a work permit in Turkey via the Turkish parent pathway.
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