Work in Turkey - how to get a foreigner
Work in Turkey - how to get a foreigner
Can I find a job in Turkey? This question is almost one of the most important among those who plan to emigrate to the Solar Republic. And even more so if there are plans to buy an apartment in Turkey and start a new life in a southern country. So how do things really work for foreigners in Turkey and is there a chance to build a career.
We will not talk about the whole Republic, but let's talk about the beloved sunny Alanya, because it is here for permanent residence, having bought property in Turkey, so many foreigners are moving.
Who can work foreigners in Turkey
Despite the fact that for many people, work in Turkey is primarily associated with animation and meeting of tourists, there are much more opportunities for citizens of other states. Moreover, more than three thousand Russian-speaking foreigners constantly live in Alanya.
The most popular are tourism vacancies : these are reception, guest relation staff. Most often this is a seasonal job, but there are also hotels that work year-round, so if you show yourself from the best side, you can find a permanent job.
A specialist in real estate , or, more simply, a realtor. The demand for apartments in Alanya is growing year by year. And today, property in Turkey is most often bought by citizens of Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and other countries of the former CIS. So, there is a demand for staff speaking in Russian. Work in real estate is employment all year round and the opportunity to get a good salary.
Sales Assistant . Again, the need for staff speaking foreign languages arises due to the large influx of tourists. And in the season almost every store has at least one Russian-speaking seller.
Operator in call center. For example, in a company that organizes a transfer from the airport. Now there are a lot of independent travelers, which means that transport companies are happy to hire staff who know foreign languages. True, the Russian language alone will not be enough. Most likely, they will ask for knowledge of English and Turkish.
All these professions do not require special education or diploma. But to work on other specialties, you need a document confirming the qualification.
For example, you can get a teacher of Russian or English, dance, sports coach. But to work with children or teenagers need special education. People from the street in schools and high schools do not take.
Also, having the necessary certificates, you can get a hairdresser or manicurist.
By the way, if you have the appropriate education and a diploma confirmed in Turkey, you can try to find a job as a medical staff.
And you can always work "for yourself" - to give private lessons, to open a mini studio at home, to cook our dishes to order.
Where to look for a job
If you have already managed to acquire a certain circle of acquaintances in Alanya, you can try to find work through them. After all, those who have already settled in Turkey for a long time, probably have some connections and can always tell you which company needs personnel.
If you do not have friends, you can always try to find a job through the Internet. In Turkey, there are several sites that are particularly popular among applicants:
True, all these sites are in Turkish, so in order to post a resume, you need to pull up knowledge or ask for help from a translator.
In popular Facebook groups dedicated to life in Turkey, there are often fresh vacancies. So you can always be aware of, just flipping through the news feed.
What is needed to work officially?
Since we are talking about finding a job in Turkey, for those who are directly in the country, a residence permit (ikamet) is a necessary document for official employment. Without it, the employer will not be able to issue a work permit - çalışma izin.
We would not advise working without this “blue card”. The fact is that the state monitors compliance with the laws, and illegal immigrants face a serious fine and deportation from the country. However, monetary punishment will befall the employer who violated the rules for employing foreigners.
Draws up a work permit employer. The applicant cannot do this on his own. The firm prepares the necessary package of documents and sends it to the Ministry of Labor.
However, the employee is issued SGK state insurance, which covers most of the medical services in Turkey. Also, the employer pays tax on the foreigner, and seniority goes towards the future pension. But the pension can be issued only in case of obtaining Turkish citizenship.
If there is no residence permit, then you will have to fly to your homeland for a work visa. The Turkish consulate will need to provide a package of documents prepared by the company, while the employer from Turkey will also send papers to the Ministry of Labor.
After obtaining a visa at the consulate, you can fly to Turkey and receive the cherished çalışma izin there.
How much do foreigners get in Turkey
The minimum wage in Turkey is 1600 lire. But basically, low-skilled or novice employees receive such a salary. In addition, many foreigners in Alanya are paid in dollars or euros, which is much more profitable.
Good specialists can earn 1000 or even 2000 dollars per month. With this money in Turkey, you can live happily ever after.
Well, as they say, he who seeks will always find. Those who want to work find their place under the sun even in a foreign country, and even more so in Turkey, where so many of our compatriots live.
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