In most cases, the Turkish employer pays the work permit fee on behalf of the foreign employee. This is because the employer sponsors the work permit application and submits it to Turkish authorities. However, payment responsibility can change based on the employment contract and company policy. Some employers may ask employees to share certain costs or pay additional expenses such as visa fees or document charges. It is important to clearly discuss and confirm who will pay which fees before accepting the job offer, so there are no misunderstandings later.