Working in Türkiye: 29 Jobs Foreign Nationals Are Legally Barred From
Foreign nationals are legally prohibited from practising 29 professions in Türkiye, under restrictions covering sectors including healthcare, law, education, finance, private security, tourism, transport and maritime services.
The restrictions apply regardless of an individual’s qualifications or professional experience and are based on specific Turkish laws and regulations.
The reported list is intended to clarify which occupations foreign nationals can and cannot legally pursue in the country. The government has described the restrictions as legal provisions rather than temporary administrative decisions.
Healthcare and medical professions restricted to Turkish nationals
Several healthcare occupations are among the professions closed to foreign nationals under Türkiye’s legal framework.
They include dentistry, medical services and veterinary medicine. The restrictions also cover hospital care workers and people seeking to serve as responsible managers of private hospitals.
Other affected positions include supervisors and licence holders of independent healthcare units.
Legal and judicial professions also restricted
Türkiye’s legal and justice sectors account for another group of restricted occupations.
Foreign nationals are prohibited from practising as lawyers, notaries, judges and prosecutors. The restrictions also extend to civil dispute mediators and concordat commissioners.
These provisions mean that foreign professional qualifications or experience do not, on their own, provide eligibility to practise in the listed legal roles.
Other sectors covered by the restrictions
The reported restrictions extend beyond healthcare and the justice system to include private security, finance, education, tourism, transport and maritime services.
However, the material available does not provide the complete names of all 29 professions or identify the specific laws governing each occupation.
Foreign nationals considering employment in Türkiye should therefore check the relevant legal requirements before accepting work or pursuing professional registration. The restrictions make it important to distinguish between occupations that are open to foreign workers and those reserved by law.
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