What is a Cyan card?

What is
a Cyan card?

The
Turkuaz Card is a new employment licensing system that provides premium
citizenship and extensive work to foreign scientists, individuals with
outstanding skills or expertise in technology, economics, sports, culture, and
art, as well as business executives and investors. Track. In addition, the
cardholder, his wife, and children will be allowed to stay in Turkish
territory.

At first
glance, this card is similar to the US Green Card, but not similar. In green
card programs, they are merely trying to attract foreign workers to any level
of expertise in their country.

But in
Turkey’s Cyan card program, the government is simply trying to attract
qualified investors and labor. The program was launched in 2017, whereby
foreigners who request items that comply with international employment policy
recommendations receive a Cyan card.

Who can
get the Cyan card?

* Persons
with professional qualifications, salary, experience, and expert knowledge and
highly skilled workforce in their home country

* People
who have a high level of investment and export and employment and can
contribute to technological and scientific development,

*
Scientists or researchers who have international achievements in fields such as
science, technology, and industry that are of interest to the country,

Turkey
attaches particular importance to the level of culture and knowledge in this
country. For this reason, it has been possible to issue a cyan card to
scientists and specialists in various fields to increase the number of
scientists in this country.

People who
are interested in living and obtaining Turkish citizenship can apply for a Cyan
card if they are specialized in a particular field of study and education.

The
ability of foreign scientists to evaluate their degrees and academic
achievements can be assessed and can obtain approval for a Cyan card within a
short period.

*
Foreigners with cultural, artistic, or sporting activities will receive a Cyan
card due to their international achievements and global rankings.

* Those
who contribute to international recognition or promotion of Turkish culture and
carry out international activities in the interest of Turkey’s national
interest may apply for a Cyan card. Those who can introduce the world to Turkey
and its ethical values, food, tourism, and business world will also be able to
receive this card.

New
horizons have been opened by the government, especially for writers,
programmers, and entrepreneurs. The government will support projects that best
represent Turkey to the world.

 Requirements
for the Cyan card:

This
system is designed for people who wish to live in Turkey and have provided the
necessary conditions to continue living in Turkey.

The holder
of this card must enter the labor market in Turkey within one year. And if they
cannot work within one year, their Cyan card will be canceled.

The
transition period for the Cyan Card is three years, and there is a scoring
system. Foreigners who regularly submit their reports and maintain and increase
their ratings in the first three years, following Article 16, may hold the Cyan
Card for an unlimited period, which they can receive for the next two years.
Citizenship of Turkey and, according to the Turkish citizenship law, if the
cardholder and his / her family are not in a situation that poses a threat or
threat to national security or public order in Turkey, the applicant’s card
will become a permanent card and requested by the Council of Ministers It will
be approved.

 Foreign
Rights and Obligations:

Foreigners
holding a Cyan card have the same rights as foreigners with unlimited work
permits.

These
include:

They are
not required to attend military service in Turkey

They do
not have the right to vote and to choose, and cannot participate in public
office.

Work,
investment, travel, inheritance, business, sales, and operations related to
matters such as giving are done in the same manner as Turkish citizens by the
relevant institutions and organizations under the same laws.

Reasons to
Reject a Cyan Card:

Failure to
comply with the evaluation criteria set by the Ministry of Labor

Non-compliance
with international labor policy

The
information provided may contain inaccurate or misleading information and
documents

Failure to
provide sufficient reason for the employer to hire a foreigner

The job is
not forbidden for foreigners

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