Hire Skilled International Workers Across All Industries in Turkey

Looking for a trusted Recruitment Agency in Turkey? AtoZ Serwis Plus is an international recruitment and manpower agency helping Turkish employers across manufacturing, technology, tourism, healthcare, and construction hire top international talent quickly, legally, and cost-effectively. Since 2009, we have been connecting employers in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, and every Turkish region with verified workers from Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.

Turkey's International Labour Force Law No. 6735 governs one of the region's most detailed foreign employment frameworks: role-based minimum salary multiples tied to the national minimum wage, a strict 5:1 Turkish-to-foreign employee ratio, minimum company capital thresholds, and a work permit that also functions as a residence permit once granted. As a full-service staffing agency and overseas manpower recruitment partner, we navigate this framework daily — because a single procedural misstep, from a missed 10-day consular deadline to an incorrect salary declaration, can mean permit denial.

Whether you need engineers and specialists for Istanbul's tech sector, healthcare professionals, tourism staff for Antalya's resort season, or manufacturing operatives for industrial zones, AtoZ Serwis Plus delivers reliable, compliant, and scalable recruitment solutions tailored to your business goals and Turkish work permit requirements. Ready to start hiring? Register as an employer and tell us about your first vacancy today.

Why Turkey Needs International Workers More Than Ever

Turkey remains one of the most attractive destinations for foreign professionals, investors, and multinational companies in the region — its strategic location bridging Europe and Asia, dynamic economy, and business-friendly reforms continue to draw international talent across tourism, healthcare, manufacturing, services, construction, and technology. Demand for foreign labour has been steadily increasing with globalisation and continuous economic growth, but Turkish law strictly protects the domestic workforce through detailed evaluation criteria that every employer must satisfy.

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS), through the Directorate General of International Labour Force, evaluates applications against multiple criteria. First, the employment ratio: for every foreign employee, the sponsoring company must employ at least five Turkish citizens, verified against Social Security Institution (SGK) records — though companies with annual net sales exceeding TRY 50,000,000 may employ up to five foreign workers without meeting the ratio, and shareholder-directors of newly established companies get a six-month grace period before compliance becomes mandatory. Second, minimum capital: the sponsoring entity must hold paid-up capital of at least TRY 100,000, or demonstrate gross sales of at least TRY 800,000 or exports of at least USD 250,000 in the prior year. Third, role-based salary multiples: as of 2026, against a monthly minimum wage of TRY 33,030 gross, senior managers and pilots must earn at least 5 times the minimum wage, engineers and architects and mid-management around 3 to 4 times, specialists and skilled tradespeople around 2 to 3 times, and standard roles at least 1.5 times.

The standard route is an employer-sponsored application, normally filed from outside Turkey through a Turkish consulate and processed via the MLSS e-Izin system within approximately 30 days, with initial temporary permits valid for up to one year and renewable to two and then three years for the same employer and profession. The foreign employee must apply at the Turkish consulate within 10 working days of the e-Izin submission — a strictly enforced deadline whose breach typically results in automatic cancellation. For highly qualified workers, senior-level investors, acclaimed scientists, and internationally recognised professionals, the Turquoise Card — modelled after the U.S. Green Card — grants indefinite work authorisation with rights comparable to permanent residency, extending automatic residence permits to spouses and dependent children.

That is why more Turkish employers, whatever their sector, are partnering with specialised foreign workers recruitment agencies and manpower agencies in Turkey like AtoZ Serwis Plus. We bring ratio-and-capital verification, salary-multiple precision, industry-specific screening, and global reach that internal HR teams cannot easily match.

Why Choose AtoZ Serwis Plus as Your Turkish Recruitment Partner

We are a focused multi-industry hiring company and international staffing agency working across manufacturing, technology, tourism and hospitality, healthcare, and construction. Our recruiters genuinely understand the differences among engineers, specialists, hospitality staff, and manufacturing operatives — and what Turkish employers and the MLSS expect for each of them.

What Sets Us Apart

• Specialist knowledge of the 5:1 ratio rule, capital thresholds, and role-based salary multiples
• 17+ years of international recruitment experience since 2009
• Global talent reach across more than 50 countries
• Full compliance with GDPR, MLSS evaluation criteria, and the e-Izin system
• End-to-end support from sourcing to onboarding
• 10-day consular deadline discipline that prevents automatic cancellation
• Turquoise Card guidance for highly qualified specialists and investors
• Transparent process with clear communication at every stage
• Strategic partnership focused on long-term workforce planning

We go beyond simply forwarding CVs. As your strategic talent partner, we get to know your Turkish business, judge candidates against real-world criteria, and deliver workers suited to your operational needs and workplace culture alike.

Top Benefits of Hiring Through a Recruitment Agency in Turkey

1. Access to a Pre-Vetted Global Talent Pool

We maintain a global database of qualified candidates already screened for skills, experience, and Turkish permit eligibility. You skip the slow sourcing phase and move straight to interviewing the strongest profiles.

2. Faster Time-to-Hire

Complete e-Izin filings process in approximately 30 working days, and we track the 10-day consular deadline precisely so applications never lapse. Our sequencing keeps every stage moving without avoidable delays.

3. Reduced Hiring Risk

Bad hires waste resources, delay projects, and damage reputations. Our deep screening, practical assessments, language checks, and reference verification dramatically reduce the chance of a wrong hire in your Turkish operation.

4. Lower Total Recruitment Costs

When you factor in HR time, incorrect salary-multiple calculations, and applications rejected for ratio or capital shortfalls, working with a recruitment agency in Turkey often saves money compared to hiring alone.

5. Compliance and Legal Protection

Hiring international workers in Turkey involves the 5:1 employment ratio verified against SGK records, minimum capital or turnover thresholds, role-based salary multiples, and the strict 10-day consular window. We handle all of this professionally.

6. Market Intelligence and Insights

We share Turkish wage benchmarks by role multiple, ratio-exemption category updates, and Turquoise Card eligibility guidance that help you make smarter hiring and compensation decisions.

Complete Range of Recruitment Services We Offer in Turkey

Core Recruitment Services

• Permanent placement for full-time strategic hires in any industry
• Temporary work permit hiring with one-year initial terms, renewable to three years
• Executive search and headhunter services for senior management roles
• Bulk hiring for manufacturing sites, hotels, and healthcare facilities
• Turquoise Card placement for highly qualified specialists and investors
• Try-before-you-hire arrangements
• Intra-company transfer and technology development zone hiring
• Household and care worker placement for qualifying family circumstances

Additional Support Services

We also provide comprehensive support including practical screening, qualification verification, English and Turkish language assessment, workplace health and safety training checks, reference and background verification, ratio and capital compliance checks, e-Izin application filings with the MLSS, consular coordination within the 10-day window, renewal management, relocation assistance, and onboarding integration.

Roles We Recruit For Across Turkey

We hire workers at every level and specialisation, including engineers and architects, senior managers and specialists, software developers and IT professionals, hotel and resort staff for the tourism sector, healthcare professionals, production operatives and manufacturing technicians, skilled tradespeople, and supervisors for Turkish companies.

Industries We Serve Across Turkey

Our Proven End-to-End Recruitment Process

Step 1: Detailed Requirement Analysis

We start with a deep discovery conversation to understand your Turkish business, sector, and whether the role fits standard, specialist, or Turquoise Card categories — and verify your ratio and capital position from the outset. You can contact our recruitment specialists at any time to schedule this free consultation.

Step 2: Strategic Talent Sourcing

We launch a multi-channel sourcing strategy across South Asia, the Middle East, and Central Asia, plus EU and global specialist markets for technical and executive roles.

Step 3: Comprehensive Screening

Every candidate is reviewed for credentials, practical skills, work history at recognised companies, and proven track records in similar environments.

Step 4: Practical Interviews and Assessments

We conduct structured interviews including practical trade, technical, and hospitality tests, English and Turkish language checks, safety scenario discussions, and role-specific evaluations.

Step 5: Ratio and Salary-Multiple Verification

Before any filing, we confirm the employer's SGK-verified Turkish staff ratio and calculate the exact salary multiple the role requires — the most common cause of rejection when miscalculated.

Step 6: Background and Reference Verification

We verify employment history, qualifications, and references with full transparency and proper consent in accordance with GDPR.

Step 7: Work Permit and Visa Documentation Support

We file the e-Izin application with the MLSS, coordinate the consular work visa application within the strict 10-day window, manage the work permit's dual function as a residence permit, and handle renewals ahead of every deadline.

Step 8: Relocation and Onboarding Integration

We assist with travel planning, accommodation guidance, local population directorate registration, safety induction support, and cultural integration to help new hires settle in confidently.

Global Talent Reach for Turkish Employers

Turkey's demand spans specialist technical roles and broader operational hiring, and our sourcing map covers both. Our global talent acquisition team sources qualified candidates from key markets ready to bring proven skills to Turkish operations.

We actively recruit from India, Pakistan, and Central Asia for manufacturing, IT, and technical roles; from the Middle East for specialist and management positions; from the Philippines for hospitality and household services; and from EU countries and global markets for executive and Turquoise Card-eligible specialists.

Are you a recruitment agency or manpower supplier looking to place workers with Turkish employers? Register as a recruiter to partner with AtoZ Serwis Plus and access trusted employer connections, verified job placements, and full visa assistance.

Top Turkish Regions We Cover

• Istanbul for finance, technology, manufacturing, and corporate headquarters — the deepest labour market in the country.
• Ankara for government-adjacent services, technology, and administration.
• Izmir for manufacturing, logistics, and trade.
• Antalya for tourism and hospitality, particularly the resort season.
• Bursa for automotive and industrial manufacturing.
• Gaziantep for textiles and light industry.

How to Choose the Right Recruitment Agency in Turkey

Ratio and Capital Fluency

The 5:1 Turkish-to-foreign employee ratio and minimum capital thresholds decide whether your company can sponsor at all. Choose an agency that verifies your position before promising a hire; we do it in the first consultation.

Salary-Multiple Precision

Role-based salary multiples range from 1.5 to 5 times the minimum wage depending on the position. Miscalculating this is the single most common cause of rejection — your agency must get it exactly right.

10-Day Deadline Discipline

The consular application deadline after e-Izin submission is strictly enforced. Ask any agency how it tracks this window — missing it means automatic cancellation.

Turquoise Card Expertise

For genuinely exceptional candidates, the Turquoise Card offers indefinite work authorisation. The best agencies know when this route beats the standard permit.

Transparent Communication

Avoid agencies with hidden fees or unclear processes. Choose partners who communicate openly at every stage about wages, contract terms, and permit timelines.

Proven Track Record and End-to-End Service

Check client testimonials and references from recognised employers, and confirm the agency handles everything from sourcing through onboarding, including visa coordination, relocation, and integration support.

Latest Hiring Trends in Turkish Recruitment

A Detailed, Multi-Criteria Evaluation System

Turkey's framework under Law No. 6735 evaluates employment ratio, company capital, and role-based salary multiples together — a genuinely rigorous system that rewards employers who prepare thoroughly before filing.

Rising Minimum Wage Anchors Every Calculation

With the 2026 gross minimum wage at TRY 33,030 per month, every role-based salary multiple recalculates upward — senior executives now require at least TRY 165,150 monthly, a figure employers must build into every offer.

The Turquoise Card's Growing Appeal

For highly qualified workers, investors, scientists, and internationally recognised professionals, the Turquoise Card's indefinite authorisation and automatic family residence rights make it an increasingly attractive alternative to repeated standard permit renewals.

A 20-Year Tax Exemption for New Residents

Legislation introducing a 20-year exemption from income tax on foreign-sourced earnings for qualifying new residents positions Turkey among the most competitive long-term destinations globally for high-net-worth individuals and investors.

Pay Transparency & Skills-Based Hiring

As Turkey continues deepening trade and regulatory ties with the EU, pay transparency and skills-based hiring practices are increasingly influencing employer expectations in internationally oriented sectors.

Rising Turkish Wages

Standard roles typically pay TRY 33,030–50,000 gross per month, specialists and skilled tradespeople TRY 66,000–99,000, mid-management TRY 100,000–130,000, and senior executives, engineers, and pilots from TRY 132,000 to TRY 165,150 and above, depending on role multiple and sector.

Why Turkish Employers Trust AtoZ Serwis Plus

We have built our reputation on three core principles: quality, compliance, and partnership.

Quality comes from our hands-on expertise across manufacturing, technology, tourism, and healthcare, rigorous screening, and presenting only candidates who genuinely match your business needs.

Compliance comes from adhering to Law No. 6735's ratio, capital, and salary-multiple requirements, GDPR, and ethical recruitment practices at every step of the hiring process.

That partnership has meant acting as your long-term workforce planning advisor since 2009, not a one-time vendor, and genuinely investing in understanding your Turkish business to help you build sustainable workforce capabilities.

Build a Stronger Workforce With Turkey's Trusted Multi-Industry Recruitment Partner

Hiring the right international talent is one of the most important decisions your Turkish business will make this year. A correctly calculated file clears in approximately 30 days. A ratio, capital, or salary-multiple error costs the whole application.

AtoZ Serwis Plus combines 17+ years of European and international recruitment expertise since 2009, proven coverage of manufacturing, technology, tourism, and healthcare, global reach across 50+ countries, full compliance with Turkish law, and end-to-end recruitment support to help Turkish employers in any sector build stronger teams faster and with less risk.

Are you a skilled worker searching for opportunities in Turkey? Visit our jobseeker page to explore current jobs in Turkey for foreigners, work permit guidance, and support for your Turkish career.

Whether you need engineers for Istanbul, resort staff for Antalya, or manufacturing operatives for Bursa, our international recruitment agency is ready to help. Register as an employer or contact us today and take the first step toward building a stronger, more productive Turkish business.

AtoZ Serwis Plus provides professional recruitment and immigration coordination services for employers in Turkey seeking qualified international talent across all industries. We do not guarantee employment outcomes, work permit approvals, quota availability, or visa decisions. All immigration and hiring decisions are made solely by the competent national authorities and registered employers. The information on this page is for general guidance only and may vary based on individual circumstances and changes to national law. Wage rules, salary thresholds, and quotas are updated regularly; figures shown on this page reflect the official 2026 rules at the time of publication.

For specific advice, please consult licensed immigration professionals and refer to official government portals, including the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (csgb.gov.tr) and the Directorate General of Migration Management, and the EU Immigration Portal.