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TURKEY: Changes to Notification Requirements
November 1, 2016
On 24th August 2016 we published an article called "New Foreign Labour Law Takes Effect" which came into effect immediately. The Law has changed the requirements for notifying the Ministry of Labour (MOL) of the start of a foreign national"s…
Read MoreTURKEY: Changes to Residence Permit Law
September 14, 2016
Back in August, we published an article which discussed the new foreign labour law which came into effect immediately. The new law also provided various amendments to the 2014 Law on International Protection (aka Residence Permit Law). There are several…
Read MoreTURKEY: New Foreign Labour Law Takes Effect
August 24, 2016
Earlier in the month Turkey published a new foreign labour law on international workers, which will come into place with immediate effect. The guidance on the implementation of the new law is yet to be published so the full implications…
Read MoreTURKEY: Proposal to Waive Visa Requirements for EU States
May 13, 2016
On 4th May 2016, the European Commission proposed to waive the tourist and business visa requirement for Turkish nationals entering EU member states. This will also apply to associated Schengen states (Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway and Switzerland), but will exclude Ireland…
Read MoreTURKEY: Significantly Higher Minimum Salary for 2016
February 4, 2016
Effective 1st January 2016, the Turkish Labour Ministry has released new minimum salary requirements. Normally, these requirements are issued for a six-month period, but for 2016 they have been issued for a full year. The consequential minimum salary increase is…
Read MoreTURKEY: Turkish Embassy in London Opts Out of Online Work Visa Appointment Booking System
February 2, 2016
The Turkish Embassy in London is asking applicants to book appointments for work visa applications by email, instead of via the usual online appointment booking system. This new procedure aims to clear a backlog of appointments. Turkish Work Visa Application…
Read MoreTURKEY: New Online Pre-Application System for Business and Work Visas
January 27, 2016
Effective 5th January 2016, applicants for business and work visas to Turkey must first submit all their application data online, before making an appointment with a Turkish consulate to finalise the application. Applicable Visas The new procedure applies to all…
Read MoreTURKEY: Residence Permit Cancellation Laws and Enforceability
January 21, 2016
Turkish immigration authorities are beginning to enforce rules regarding foreigners and cancellation of residence permits for continuous presence outside of Turkey. Approximately two years ago, rules were issued by the Government which limited the time a foreigner could stay outside…
Read MoreTURKEY: Changes to Work Permit and Residence Permit Applications
April 8, 2014
From 10th April, those making Work Visa applications at their local Turkish consulate, will no longer be required to submit a separate application to the labour authorities in Turkey. Instead, the Work Permit application will also be made at their…
Read MoreJAPAN – Digital Nomad Visa Launched
April 18, 2024
Digital Nomad visa allows foreign nationals to live and work remotely in Japan for up to 6 months in a 12-month period.
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