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joseluisllacb
  7/28/2017 15:12 EST

Hi,

I´m a spanish architect working in Vienna, and I want to move to Istanbul. My girlfriend lives there. I speak Spanish, english and german, but no turkish for the moment. I have lots of questions, but it would be great if you could help me with this:

1.- honestly, is it possible to find a job as an architect if I don´t speak turkish and don´t have turkish nationality?

2.- According to my research, first I should find a job offer, and then apply for a work permit, work visa, and finally a residence permit. The application process will take at least 90 days. Can I try to start to apply for the residence permit and work permit before I get a Job offer so that I can start to work as soon as possible, and not wait 90 days?

Thanks a lot for your help

harry1234
  11/15/2017 07:33 EST

Hi
1- You will not be able to work as an Architect in lstanbul or in Turkey , even if you get the appropriate papers , there are no jobs even for Turkish Architect plus you do not even speak Turkish , you said you want an honest answer.
2- The Only way is if a non Turkish company that has a project in Turkey can employ you and move you to Turkey.

Speaking from experience after living on and off in Turkey for past 15 years also have an Architect friend that her daughter also an Architect ( they come from well connected family) the daughter can only find interior design for houses and she has a Spanish boy friend also an Architect who speak Turkish but could not find work so now they are in Spain , hope it helps ,wish you well

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