Extension window is narrow · Start before it expires

22 years of experience, your Work Permit Extension in trusted hands.

You focus on your life; we calculate the extension window and track the deadline so you never miss it.

Jale Snejana Vural Jale Snejana VuralFounder · works with you directly No middleman
We keep the calendarNo intermediaries · directly with the founderEmployer-side coordination
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Extension Scenarios

Which one is your situation?

An extension is not a single procedure. Which scenario you're in changes both the timing and the scope of your file — identifying the right scenario is the first and most critical step in the process.

TimingBefore expiry

Extension with the same employer

Renewal before expiry, same workplace and same role

  • Before expiry
  • The employment relationship must continue without interruption
  • The application window opens before the permit expires
  • Employer-side criteria are reassessed
  • Extensions can grant a longer period than the first permit
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TimingBefore the exit

Extension overlapping with an employer change

In this scenario the process isn't an extension — it's a new application under the new employer

  • Before the exit
  • The permit is tied to the employer and the workplace; it doesn't transfer
  • The permit loses validity as soon as employment ends
  • The exit and the new application timeline must be aligned
  • Residence status must not fall into a gap
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TimingUrgent if overdue

A permit that has expired or is about to expire

Once the window closes, options narrow and cost grows

  • Urgent if overdue
  • Reapplication comes onto the table instead of an extension
  • The residence right tied to the permit ends as well
  • The risk of irregular status grows quickly
  • Every day of delay reduces the remaining options
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GoalIndefinite status

Moving from an extension to an indefinite permit

When years of accumulated history are counted correctly, the renewal cycle ends

  • Indefinite status
  • An uninterrupted work history is the determining factor
  • Gaps in between can reset the history
  • It's tied to long-term residence status
  • Once status changes, the yearly renewal disappears
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Who we most often stand beside during an extension

Across 22 years of practice, most extension files come from these profiles. Even if your situation differs, we assess suitability together during the initial consultation.

01
An employee whose permit is about to expireForeigners with an approaching expiry date who don't want to miss the application window.
02
An employer with foreign staffCompanies that must manage the extension calendar of several files at the same time.
03
An employee changing employerThose who want to plan a move to a new workplace without a gap in permit or residence status.
04
A domestic services workerForeigners renewing a permit in a nanny, caregiver or household-helper role.
05
Someone approaching an indefinite permitLong-term employees who want to convert an uninterrupted work history into indefinite status.
06
Someone with an overdue fileThose who later realise they missed the window and want to learn what options remain.
Process
Extension in 4 Steps

We keep the calendar

01

Calendar and scenario identification

Starting from your permit's expiry date, we calculate the application window and determine together which extension scenario applies to you.

~30 min
02

Refreshing the file

Whatever has changed since the previous application is updated; employer-side document coordination, translation and approval steps run in this stage.

~1–2 weeks
03

Ministry extension application

Electronic extension application to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, daily follow-up; a quick response if documents are requested.

30–90 days
04

Decision, card, and the next calendar date

After a positive decision, fee payment and card delivery. We then enter your next extension date into our calendar — the reminder comes from us when the time arrives.

2–4 weeks
Step 01
~30 min
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Step 01 · 04

Calendar and scenario identification

Starting from your permit's expiry date, we calculate the application window and determine together which extension scenario applies to you.

~30 min
Step by step
The cost of missing the window: if the extension isn't started in time, the permit expires — and the residence right tied to it falls along with it. What follows means reapplication, months of lost time, and extra cost. The window differs for every file, and the legislation changes often.
What Our Clients Say

On Google Maps, a 4.6/5 rating

A selection of clients whose work permit files we have followed. You can read more on the Reviews page.

"When I completed my 8 years for an indefinite work permit, document proof was the toughest process. The JS Vural team went through it item by item and delivered a complete file."
E. K.Google · 2024
"During the employer change process they protected my legal status. As the old permit was being terminated, the new file was prepared in parallel and I had no gap in continuity."
S. P.Google · 2024
"Our HR team's workload dropped noticeably. We were kept informed at every stage."
C. Y.2025
Transparent Pricing

Our work-permit extension consultancy packages fall within the 25.000 – 35.000 TL range. The exact fee becomes clear in a preliminary consultation, based on the scope of your file. Official government fees are not included in this fee and are paid separately.

Independent consultancy

We are an independent consultancy. With power of attorney, we file your application on your behalf and follow up the process.

FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions

The questions on your mind

When should a work permit extension application be filed?

An extension has an application window: it opens before the permit expires and closes when it does. Exactly when the window opens depends on the type of your permit and your file's history — so instead of guessing a date, we calculate it from your file. Acting early is an advantage in every scenario.

Can an extension be filed after the permit has expired?

Once the permit has expired, the process is no longer an extension; reapplication comes onto the table, and the residence right tied to the permit ends as well. This outcome is heavy in both time and cost. Options narrow but don't close entirely — the situation needs to be assessed urgently.

Can I get an extension if I change employer?

No. A work permit is tied to the employer and the workplace; a new application is opened for the new employer. What's commonly called a "transfer" is therefore not an extension. Detail: Employer Change.

Which documents are requested again for an extension?

The document list is not fixed. It's shaped by what has changed since the previous application, the type of permit, and the situation on the employer's side — a small update is enough for some files, while others are built from scratch. That's why the list is drawn up specifically for your file rather than memorised in advance.

How long does an extension application take?

For complete files, the Ministry's assessment generally falls within 30–90 days. When missing documents are requested, the clock effectively pauses until they are completed. What matters most is how early and how completely the application was filed.

What happens to my residence status during the extension process?

As long as the work permit is valid, it stands in for a residence permit; when the permit ends, the residence right tied to it falls as well. Starting the extension within the deadline is therefore not just a work matter, it's a residence matter too. If you hold a separate, independent residence permit, this changes: Residence Permit.

What happens if the extension application is rejected?

There is a 30-day appeal window against rejection decisions; this period is short and strict. Depending on the rejection grounds, an appeal file is prepared, or a new application route is assessed. Detail: Objection, Cancellation and Transfer.

Will I go through the same process every single year?

For fixed-term permits, the renewal cycle continues until indefinite status is reached; extensions can grant longer periods over time. You don't need to track the cycle yourself — once the card is delivered, we enter your next extension date into our calendar and remind you when the time comes. For the first-application process: Work Permit Consultancy.

The clock is running

Don't miss your extension window.

Share your permit's expiry date, and let's calculate together when the window opens. Initial consultation, 30 minutes. We reply within 12 hours.