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Dismissal of a Foreign Employee in Türkiye: Your Rights

Savun Law & Consultancy · Updated 29 October 2026

Dismissal of a Foreign Employee in Türkiye: Your Rights

Foreigners who work legally in Türkiye have certain rights when their employment contract ends. This article explains the dismissal of a foreign employee and the rights involved in an informative way.

📄 Termination and the Permit

The end of the employment contract also affects the foreigner's work permit status; the permit is usually tied to a specific employer. For this reason it is important to assess the status after termination. A separate process may be required for a new employer. Keeping track of time limits is decisive.

Note: When a foreign employee is dismissed, labour rights and residence/work status are assessed together.

⚖️ Employment Rights

A foreigner who works legally is protected under employment rights in respect of severance pay, notice pay and other labour receivables. In case of unfair termination, legal routes may be considered. Preserving documents makes the process of claiming rights easier. Each situation is assessed separately.

🧭 Points to Note

After termination, both labour rights and residence/work status must be assessed together. Missing time limits can lead to loss of rights. For this reason, planning the process from the start is important. Each case is handled under its own conditions.

📌 Related Topics

The subject is connected with work rights and their protection and work permit refusal and appealTR.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to the permit of a foreigner who is dismissed?

Because the work permit is usually tied to the employer, the status after termination must be assessed.

Can a foreign employee receive severance pay?

A foreigner who works legally is protected in respect of rights such as severance and notice pay.

What happens in case of unfair termination?

Once the conditions are met, legal routes may be considered; preserving documents is important.

For detailed information and legal support, you can contact Savun Law & Consultancy.

The information in this article is provided for general information purposes and may not be up to date with current legislation. Each case is unique; no outcome is promised.

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This page is an English adaptation of our Turkish article Yabancı Çalışanın İşten Çıkarılması ve Hakları.

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