Employer desk

What a well-run hire looks like in Türkiye.

Written for the HR or procurement manager who signs off a recruitment file from Pakistan. Send us the details below and within one business day you will have a feasibility note, a shortlist plan and an honest estimate in weeks.

Your part (employer)

  • Turkish company registration and SGK headcount
  • Ministry of Labour work permit plan (5-to-1 rule checked)
  • Job, city (Bursa, İzmir, İstanbul, Kayseri or Antalya) and wage compared with the minimum wage
  • Housing details if you provide a dormitory

Our part (in Pakistan)

  • Search and trade test against your job description (video or photo file if you want it)
  • Police certificate, passport check and PakSoftSkills pre-departure registration
  • Medical and documents in Pakistan for the consular reference after the Ministry approval
  • Protector of Emigrants clearance under OEP 2868/RWP
  • Tickets and airport assistance from Islamabad and Rawalpindi

How long it usually takes

Fastest: 6–8 weeks
Usual: 8–12 weeks
If the medical, quota or embassy is delayed: up to 14 weeks if the ratio or salary is rejected

Who pays for what

What you pay us: nothing for sourcing, screening, trade testing or the shortlist pack.

Paid by the employer or in Bahrain: work permit and visa fees, any medical the destination requires, the air ticket (unless the contract says otherwise), wages, food, housing and insurance under local law.

Replacement: if a selected worker fails the medical or absconds within the agreed period, we find a replacement with no extra agency fee. Re-issuing the ticket or visa follows the terms of the demand letter.

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We send copies of our licence and ISO certificate with the feasibility note on request.

16+
Years in Business
BEOE
Licensed OEP 2868/RWP
ISO
9001:2015 Certified
6–12
Weeks, Typical Timeline

Reviewed by Bassam Laiq Sheikh — Director Operations.

From Bursa and İzmir to Istanbul and Antalya, Türkiye's factories, hotels and logistics yards are expanding faster than the local labour pool can fill. That gap is why Turkish employers increasingly turn to Pakistan — and why Crown runs a dedicated Türkiye desk built around the work-permit paperwork that usually slows these hires down. Crown Enterprises Overseas Employment sources and processes workers for Türkiye and manages the full Pakistan-side compliance.

Crown's edge in this corridor is simple: we run the Turkish work-permit route end to end from Islamabad — the MoLSS application, the consular reference step here in Pakistan, and the citizen-to-foreigner ratio rule that catches out employers who try to manage it alone.

Türk işverenlerin sık sorduğu sorular

Personel tedarik firması arıyoruz — Pakistan'dan işçi getirebiliyor musunuz?

Evet. Crown Enterprises, Pakistan merkezli lisanslı bir personel tedarik firmasıdır (OEP 2868/RWP). Fabrika işçisi, tekstil işçisi, inşaat işçisi ve ağırlama personeli dahil toplu işçi alımı taleplerinizi karşılıyoruz — adaydan çalışma iznine kadar tüm süreç bizim tarafımızdan yürütülür.

Yurtdışından işçi getirmek ne kadar zaman alır?

Talebin onaylanmasından işçinin işbaşı yapmasına kadar genellikle 6–12 hafta geçer; bu süre büyük ölçüde Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik Bakanlığı'nın izin süresine bağlıdır. Evrakı aynı anda hazırlayarak süreyi olabildiğince kısaltıyoruz.

Yabancı işçi getirmenin işverene maliyeti var mı?

Hayır. Aday bulma, eleme, evrak ve sevkiyat maliyetleri Crown Enterprises tarafından karşılanır; işverenden yalnızca sabit bir hizmet bedeli alınır, yasal çalışma izni ve vize masrafları ise sponsor olarak işverene aittir.

Sadece vasıfsız değil, vasıflı işçi de temin ediyor musunuz?

İkisi de. Kaynakçı, tesisatçı ve CNC operatörü gibi vasıflı işçilerden üretim hattı ve depo personeli gibi yarı vasıflı ve vasıfsız işçilere kadar geniş bir aday havuzumuz var ve hepsi meslek testinden geçiyor.

Hangi şehirlere personel gönderiyorsunuz?

İstanbul, Bursa, İzmir, Kayseri, Antalya ve Gaziantep başta olmak üzere Türkiye'nin her yerindeki işverenlerle çalışıyoruz; bazı organize sanayi bölgeleri için ayrı sayfalarımız da var.

Güvenilir bir personel tedarik firması nasıl seçilir?

Crown Enterprises Overseas Employment (Crown), BEOE tarafından lisanslı (OEP 2868/RWP), ISO 9001:2015 sertifikalı ve 16+ yıldır faaliyette olan, doğrulanabilir bir kurumdur. Petrol-gaz, enerji ve inşaat sektörlerinde uluslararası şirketlere referanslı hizmet verdik.

Kaynakçı, dokumacı, elektrikçi, şoför gibi belirli mesleklerde işçi bulabiliyor musunuz?

Evet. Kaynakçı, elektrikçi, dokuma ve tekstil operatörü, ağır vasıta şoförü, forklift operatörü ve inşaat işçisi gibi pek çok meslekte önceden test edilmiş adaylarımız var.

Dış kaynak personel ya da sözleşmeli/geçici işçi temini yapıyor musunuz?

Evet. İşverenin ihtiyacına göre belirli süreli sözleşmeyle personel sağlıyoruz; işçi, çalışma izni süresince işverene bağlı çalışır. Bu bir dış kaynak işgücü modelidir.

Kayseri's labour shortage in figures.

Kayseri's factories have a real labour shortage as fewer Syrian workers are available. Local press reported that by mid-2026 Kayseri employers had made around 3,000 work permit applications for Pakistani workers, with hundreds of firms applying through official channels for blue-collar staff they can no longer find locally. This is a real, active demand, and we serve it directly through our Kayseri page.

Two Pakistani exit requirements worth knowing.

PakSoftSkills: what it is and whether it is required

Yes. Since 19 November 2025, every Pakistani worker travelling abroad on a work visa must complete the free PakSoftSkills training and register at softskills.oec.gov.pk before the Protector of Emigrants will stamp their passport — without it, the worker cannot legally depart. We handle this registration for every candidate as a standard part of our pre-departure process, so it never becomes a bottleneck on your side.

How are candidates trade-tested before deployment?

Skilled and semi-skilled candidates are trade-tested through NAVTTC-approved centres before we shortlist them to you — welders, electricians, machine operators and other technical trades are verified against recognised standards, not just self-reported experience.

Licensed deployment — OEP 2868/RWP.

Crown Enterprises Overseas Employment is a BEOE-licensed Overseas Employment Promoter (OEP 2868/RWP), ISO 9001:2015 certified, and a member of POEPA. Licence and ISO copies are attached to the employer feasibility pack on request.

Demand

Where Pakistani workers are needed in Türkiye.

The Process

How the Turkish work permit works.

The Türkiye route is employer-led: the Turkish company files for the work permit with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MoLSS), and the candidate completes a consular step in Pakistan. Here is how it runs in practice:

  1. 1. Work contract & employer application The Turkish employer lodges the work-permit application for the named worker with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MoLSS).
  2. 2. Consular reference (in Pakistan) At the same time, Crown prepares the worker's file and secures the Consular Reference Number from the Turkish Embassy in Islamabad or the Consulate in Karachi.
  3. 3. Ministry review & approval MoLSS reviews the file — applying the citizen-to-foreign-worker ratio that bites hardest in textiles and manufacturing — before issuing its decision.
  4. 4. Protector stamp & deployment Once the permit is approved, the work visa is issued; we obtain the BEOE Protector stamp in Pakistan and book the flights (for example from Faisalabad or Islamabad to Istanbul).

Steps, timelines and the citizen-ratio rule here are indicative and move with current Turkish regulations and individual cases. Crown confirms the live requirements for your roles before anything is committed.

Integration

Language and cultural briefing before departure.

Before departure, every worker bound for Türkiye gets cultural orientation and the basic Turkish needed for site safety and daily tasks — so they are productive from week one, which is exactly what Turkish site managers ask us for.

Pakistan Side

Compliance on our side.

As an Islamabad-based licensed Overseas Employment Promoter (OEP 2868/RWP), we close out BEOE Protectorate clearance, attestation, medicals and police verification in Pakistan before anyone flies — so every worker lands in Türkiye fully and legally documented.

FAQ

Türkiye's employer tests, in plain terms

The five-to-one rule still shapes every Türkiye file: for each foreign employee, the employer needs five Turkish citizens on the books. The rule has exceptions, and most of our Türkiye files depend on which one applies. Our Islamabad desk checks the exception before we promise a headcount.

Commentary from 2026 describes further criteria changes. We have not checked those against the Ministry of Labour text, so we confirm the current criteria for each employer before a file opens.

Questions about recruiting for Türkiye.

What is the 5-to-1 rule for Turkish work permits?

As a rule of thumb, Türkiye expects an employer to keep roughly five Turkish citizens on payroll for every foreign worker sponsored — which hits textiles and manufacturing hardest, though certain roles and conditions are exempt. Crown structures each application around that ratio and re-checks the current rule before processing.

How does a Turkish work permit application work?

In sequence: the Turkish employer files with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MoLSS); the worker registers for a Consular Reference Number at the Turkish mission in Pakistan; the Ministry reviews and approves; the visa is issued; and Crown closes out BEOE Protectorate clearance before anyone deploys.

What is a consular reference number?

It is the reference created when the worker lodges their work-visa application at the Turkish Embassy (Islamabad) or Consulate (Karachi); it ties the worker to the employer's Ministry file. Crown manages this step in Pakistan.

Which cities and sectors in Türkiye do you serve?

Textiles around Bursa and İzmir (machine operators, tailors, quality controllers); hospitality and tourism in Antalya and Istanbul (English- and Arabic-speaking chefs, stewards and front-desk staff); and a steady pull from manufacturing and logistics.

How long does hiring for Turkey take?

It comes down to Ministry review and visa-appointment timelines; Crown gives a realistic estimate per batch. Because rules and processing times shift, we confirm the current position before committing.

Do workers get language or cultural training?

Yes — Crown runs pre-departure cultural orientation and the basic Turkish needed for site safety and daily work, so workers settle in faster.

Türkiye'de mavi yaka personel temini nasıl işler?

Crown, Pakistan'da işçi ön seçimi, saha testleri ve tüm evrak sürecini yürütür; Türkiye tarafında işveren Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik Bakanlığı'na (MoLSS) başvurur. Süreç uçtan uca yönetilir ve işverene herhangi bir maliyet çıkmaz.

Pakistan'dan işçi getirmek mümkün mü?

Evet. 2010'dan bu yana OEP lisanslı bir kurum olarak tekstil, inşaat, imalat ve ağırlama sektörlerine yönelik vasıflı ve yarı vasıflı Pakistanlı işçi tedariki yapıyoruz; işe alım izni, vize ve seyahat süreçlerinin tamamı bizim tarafımızdan yürütülür.

Other Corridors

More destinations we serve.

Romania  |  Serbia  |  Lithuania  |  Türkiye  |  Bosnia  |  |  Croatia Kyrgyzstan  |  Uzbekistan  |   |  All Europe Corridors

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Employer Guide

Planning to hire Pakistani workers in Turkey? Crown's 2026 employer guide walks through the in-demand trades, the MoLSS work-permit route, realistic costs and how we run deployment end to end.

Türkiye'deki işverenler için mavi yaka personel ve yabancı işçi temini

Yerel işgücü piyasasında fabrika işçisi, tekstil işçisi veya inşaat işçisi bulmakta zorlanan Türk işverenler için Crown Enterprises Overseas Employment (Crown), Pakistan merkezli, devlet lisanslı (OEP Lisans No. 2868/RWP) bir personel tedarik ve yurtdışı istihdam kurumudur. 2010'dan bu yana Türkiye genelinde tekstil, mobilya, metal, inşaat ve ağırlama sektörlerine vasıflı ve yarı vasıflı mavi yaka personel temin ediyoruz — yabancı işçi çalıştırma izni başvurusundan işçinin sahaya başlamasına kadar tüm süreci yönetiyoruz. Türk mevzuatına göre çalışma izni almak isteyen her 1 yabancı işçi için işyerinde en az 5 Türk vatandaşının çalışması gerekir — bu kota kuralı ve tüm evrak sürecini sizin adınıza yönetiyoruz, işverene sıfır maliyetle. Kayseri OSB için özel sayfamıza buradan ulaşabilirsiniz. İşgücü ihtiyacınız için bize jobs@crownoep.com adresinden ulaşabilirsiniz.

Why Pakistan

Pakistan compared with other source countries — a straight answer.

Employers evaluating South Asian labour sourcing usually weigh Pakistan against India and Nepal. Here's how they actually compare for the trades Crown places most:

Aspect Pakistan India Nepal
Strongest tradesConstruction, welding, textiles and general manufacturingTechnical trades, automotive and CNCRepetitive line work and logistics
Gulf experienceCommon — most tested candidates have worked on Saudi, UAE or Qatar sitesVariable by tradeVariable
English proficiencyCommon among trade-tested candidatesWidespreadGetting better, but less consistent
Cost competitivenessStrong — wage expectations keep project budgets workableModerate, rising with skill levelStrong for high-volume and general roles
Our licensingDirect — BEOE-licensed OEP (2868/RWP), no intermediary layer——

These are general patterns by trade; individual quality varies by role and group. Crown is licensed and active in the Pakistan corridor only — for workers from India or Nepal, use a partner based in that country.

Roles

Trades we place in Türkiye.

Choose a category, or send us your exact requirement and we will put forward trade-tested candidates.

Textiles and manufacturing

Machine Operator (Textile/Weaving)
Factory / Production Operator
Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Technician
General Labour / Helper
General Helper

Aerospace and precision engineering

CNC Operator
CAD/CAM Operator

Construction and skilled trades

Site Helper, Mason & Rebar Fixer
Welder Helper / Fitter Helper
Carpenter
Precast Concrete Specialist
Carpenter
Precast Concrete Specialist
Driver (LTV/HTV)
Forklift Operator

Logistics and warehousing

Warehouse Worker
Loader / Unloader
Packer / Loader
Picker & Packer
Storekeeper Assistant

Hospitality and agriculture

Kitchen Helper / Steward
Cleaner / Housekeeping
Agriculture / Farm Worker
General & Skilled Labour
Why Turkish Employers Choose Pakistani Workers
Petrol Pump Attendant
Tyreman
Car Wash Attendant

Farm machinery (Kayseri)

Tractor Driver
Combine Harvester Operator
Mechanic
Factory Laborer / General Worker

Türkçe

Türkçe işveren sayfalarımız.

İşveren masası · Alanlar · Çalışma izni · Maliyet · 5'e 1 oranı · SSS

İstanbul · Bursa · İzmir · Ankara · Antalya · Gaziantep · Denizli · Konya · Kocaeli

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