Tourism Companies Summoned over Illegal Sale of Turkish Work Visas

The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs has summoned several representatives and officials of tourism companies on charges of illegally issuing work visas for Turkey and some other countries. According to the ministry, these companies were selling work visas on the black market.

Based on the ministry’s statement, written commitments have been obtained from representatives of these companies, ensuring that they will no longer charge applicants any fee for work visas or engage in illegal activities related to sending labor abroad.

The Ministry of Labor has also urged citizens not to hand over their identification documents or money to any individual, company, or unauthorized address when applying for work visas. It advised obtaining necessary information through official channels before taking any action.

In recent years, rising unemployment and citizens’ efforts to find job opportunities abroad have fueled the growth of unofficial networks and the black market for visas. This issue highlights the need for serious oversight and greater transparency by the department responsible for regulating labor export companies.