The Regulation Amending the Implementation Regulation of the International Labor Law (“Regulation”) was published in the Official Gazette No. 32693 on October 15, 2024. The significant changes introduced by the Regulation are presented below for your attention.
The Regulation concerns the determination, implementation, and monitoring of policies related to the international labor force in accordance with the International Labor Law. It also addresses the foreigners applying for work permits and work permit exemptions, as well as the individuals and legal entities who employ or apply to employ these foreigners. Additionally, the Regulation sets out the authority, responsibilities, and rights and obligations in the field of international labor force.
The changes made in this context are as follows:
According to Article 48 of the Regulation on the Implementation of the International Labor Law;
- The evaluation period for the six-month work permit exemption for foreigners who could provide significant services and contributions in economic, socio-cultural, technological, and educational fields, as identified by relevant public institutions and organizations, has been extended to three years.
- Foreign professional athletes, coaches, sports physicians, sports physiotherapists, sports mechanicians, sports masseurs, or similar sports staff coming to Turkey, with the approval of the Ministry of Youth and Sports or the Turkish Football Federation, will no longer be required to enter Turkey with a sports visa during the term of their contract with sports federations and sports clubs. This allows entry into the country with different types of visas.
- Foreign press members entering under the permanent press card, with the opinion of the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications, will be included in the work permit exemption scope during their duties.
According to Article 49, Par. 3 of the Regulation on the Implementation of the International Labor Law;
- Applications for work permit exemptions made from within the country must be submitted within thirty days from the foreigner’s entry date into Turkey, provided that the visa or visa exemption period is not exceeded. These applications must be made during the period the foreigner is legally present in Turkey.
According to Article 53 of the Regulation on the Implementation of the International Labor Law;
- For foreigners granted a work permit exemption under subparagraphs (b) and (c) of the first paragraph of Article 48, no new application for the same exemption can be made unless six months have passed from the date the exemption was granted. For other work permit exemptions, no new application can be made unless twelve months have passed. For exemptions under subparagraph (ı) of Article 48, the calendar year will be used as a basis.
- Those falling under subparagraph (ş) of the first paragraph of Article 48, with exceptions to Articles 49, 50, and 51, will be evaluated within the scope and duration specified in the notification for the work permit exemption. For these individuals, only a work permit exemption information form will be issued, as added to the relevant article.
You can access the full Regulation at the address: https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2024/10/20241015-1.htm
Best Regards,
Balay, Eryiğit & Erten
