Document translation for foreign workers in Türkiye

Start with the current list for your procedure

Documents required for a work permit or employment file can vary with the application and profession. Use the list supplied by the employer, authorised adviser or relevant authority. Reusing a previous worker’s file without checking may create missing or unnecessary work. Tell us which documents have been requested and the language in which they are to be submitted.

Check passport and diploma conditions separately

The Ministry of Labour’s document guidance specifies a translation condition for passports not written in the Latin alphabet. Diploma requirements can also depend on the profession. We therefore do not recommend one standard translation package for every foreign worker. Share the document language, issuing country and certification requested for your procedure so we can assess the text to be translated.

Keep worker and employer files distinct

When sending documents for several people, label each worker’s file separately. Distinguish shared company documents from individual passports, diplomas and contracts. If several versions of a document exist, identify the one to use. You can discuss confidentiality before sharing personal information that is not needed for the initial assessment. A clear file list also helps us avoid quoting for duplicate material.

• Worker or application file name
• Requested document list
• Source and target languages
• Required translation and certification format

Match names, roles and dates throughout the file

Names written in different alphabets, shortened company names and different date orders may need clarification. Provide verified spellings and the institution’s instructions. If we see differences between the source documents, we can ask you about them. Changing an official source record or replacing information with an assumed correction is not automatically part of the translation service; the record must be addressed through the appropriate authority.

Explain certification and delivery requirements early

Sworn translation, notarisation and physical copies are different requirements. Describe the format requested by the receiving authority. We review translator availability, document structure and timing before confirming the service we can offer. Ask the authority how digital copies and originals will be used in the procedure. Where physical copies or shipping are needed, the delivery arrangements must also be agreed.

Use one enquiry for a document set

State the number of documents, source languages, approximate length and preferred date. Identify any document that needs priority. If one person should coordinate the file, explain their role. After reviewing the material, we distinguish translation, checks and any agreed additional tasks in the quote. This enquiry does not constitute a work-permit application or a promise that a permit will be granted.

Frequently asked questions