Employing foreign personnel in Türkiye is not just a matter of "permission"; it is a "protection of the local workforce" analysis conducted by the Ministry. While the International Labor Law No. 6735 aims to attract the qualified workforce that Türkiye needs, it also strictly implements certain quotas.

1. The 5-to-1 Rule: Get the Math Right

The Ministry's most fundamental requirement is this: For every 1 foreigner employed, 5 Turkish citizens must be employed at the workplace under social security. However, as Kafkas Consulting, we manage the exceptions to this rule in your favor:

• Quota flexibilities in advanced technology and R&D companies.
• "Qualitative Investment" status within the scope of direct foreign investments.
• Special tolerances provided to export champion firms.

2. Salary Scale: Position and Wage Balance

The Ministry sets minimum wage limits to prevent the exploitation of foreign personnel and to ensure that the path for local experts is not blocked. In this calculation based on the 2026 minimum wage:

- **Senior Executives:** 6.5 times the minimum wage.
- **Unit Managers and Engineers:** 4 times the minimum wage.
- **Sales and Marketing Specialists:** 3 times the minimum wage.
- **Domestic Workers / Others:** 1 time the minimum wage.

3. The Art of Step-by-Step Application

The process usually progresses through the online system (e-Devlet). However, the real work is writing the "story" of the documents. A professional response to the question, "Why do you prefer this foreign person instead of a Turkish citizen?" in the petition submitted to the Ministry increases the approval rate by 90%.

Kafkas Consulting establishes the link between the personnel's CV and the company's field of activity, turning the "added value" this foreigner will contribute to the Turkish economy into a report in legal language.