Resident visa for tourist

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Member since 04 February 2019

AndriaAndriaMember04 February 2019 20:13:39

Hi everyone,
I am moving to Istanbul this month and wanted some clarification from any fellow expats without a work visa. With just a resident visa my understanding is that I can work privately, but not for a company without a work visa. So far I have though that I could tutor in English and clean houses etc. while exploring the country. Do any other expats in my position have any other ideas or experiences?

Thanks guys,
Andria

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BorraroSerial expat04 February 2019 21:01:46

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any type of illicit work is prohibited by law and subject to permission even for independent individual freelancers. there will be penalty fine if caught.
this is normal application in all countries to avoid increasing unemployment of citizens and prevent tax revenue loss.
http://www.mfa.gov.tr/general-informati … sas.en.mfa http://www.invest.gov.tr/en-US/investme … ermit.aspx

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