Turkish workers
Turkish nationals who have worked legally in Ireland for at least 1 year with the same employer
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Turkish Association Agreement
Permission
€1229
What you get
- An eligibility check of your employment and immigration history
- Preparation and submission of your online application
- Help with annual renewals
About this service
Turkish Association Agreement Permission
Turkish nationals working legally in Ireland can gain extra rights under the EU–Turkey Association Agreement. After one year with the same employer, you can keep working for that employer without an employment permit, and after longer periods your rights expand further. We check your eligibility and prepare your application and renewals. The EU–Turkey Association Agreement gives Turkish workers in Ireland rights that other non-EEA workers don't have, including working without an employment permit once they've been with the same employer for a year. Many eligible people don't know about it, so it's worth checking.
€1229
Fixed fee
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Documents to prepare
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Simple steps
Who it's for
Who this is for
Whether you're moving, hiring, staying or starting over, this is the place to begin.
Students and permit holders
Turkish students and employment permit holders who meet the one-year criterion
At a glance
Eligibility
01
Nationality
You're a Turkish national
02
1 year with your employer
You've worked legally in Ireland for at least 1 year with the same employer, holding a valid IRP card for that period
03
Good character
You have no convictions for serious crimes in Ireland
04
After 1 year
You can keep working for the same employer without a permit (renewable 1-year Stamp 1)
05
After 3 years
You can work in the same occupation for any employer (1-year Stamp 4). ISD's page also refers to full labour market access after 4 years
Our promise
What's included
Turkish Association Agreement Permission
€1229
Before you start
Documents you'll need
Tick each item as you gather it. Bring whichever apply to you.
Your preparation checklist
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Tap items as you go
You're fully prepared. Let's get you booked in.
5-step journey
How it works
- 1Step 1
We check your eligibility.
- 2Step 2
You gather the documents, and we check them.
- 3Step 3
We prepare and submit your online application.
- 4Step 4
We respond to any requests.
- Step 5
Once approved, you register your permission and pay the registration fee.
Good to know
Our fee
€1,229 VAT included. Government fees are separate.
Government fee
The standard registration fee after approval.
Processing time
ISD reports an average of 4 months, with delays due to high volumes.
Same employer
Until you have 3 years with your employer, you can't change employer or take extra jobs on this permission.
Valid IRP card
Keep your IRP card valid. The year of employment must be covered by a valid IRP card.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
The EU–Turkey Association Agreement, often called the Ankara Agreement, gives Turkish nationals who are legally employed in an EU country progressively stronger rights to keep working there. In Ireland, Turkish nationals who have worked legally for at least a year can use these rights to continue working without new employment permits. The rights build up over time. After 1 year of legal employment with the same employer, holding a valid IRP card throughout, a Turkish worker can continue working for that employer without an employment permit, on a renewable 1-year Stamp 1. After 3 years, they can work in the same occupation for any employer, on a 1-year Stamp 4, and ISD's guidance also refers to full labour market access after 4 years. Until the 3-year point, the worker can't change employer or take extra jobs on this permission. Turkish students and employment permit holders can apply if they meet the one-year employment criterion, and applicants must have no convictions for serious crimes in Ireland. Applications are made online with the Turkish passport, an employer letter giving the start date and a Revenue Employment Detail Summary, and renewals need an up-to-date statement of earnings and an employer support letter. ISD reports an average processing time of 4 months. There's no appeal, but applicants can reapply.
Not on this permission. Changing employer before 3 years generally needs an employment permit.
You'd need an employment permit for new work. We'll advise on your options.
No, but you can reapply at any time if you believe you qualify.
Yes, if they meet the one-year employment criterion.
Not to keep working for the same employer. The permission lets you continue in that job without a permit, renewed each year.
ISD's page doesn't cover family members. Tell us about your family, and we'll advise on their options.
If you lose your job, you may be able to study for up to 20 hours a week, but you can't take other work on this permission.
Each year, with an up-to-date Revenue statement of earnings and a letter of support from your employer. We'll prepare it for you.
Ready when you are
Get started with Turkish Association Agreement Permission
€1229
€1229
Turkish Association Agreement Permission