I will give you 5 methods to earn in Türkiye.
Part time jobs
In Istanbul many cafes, restaurants, fast food places, malls, hotels, and small shops hire students. Work is usually in the evening or weekends. Students can work as waiters, kitchen helpers, cashiers, store helpers, reception assistants, or cleaners. To work legally you need a student residence permit and usually the employer applies for your work permit. During the study period you can work limited hours each week. These jobs pay weekly or monthly and help with living costs.
Teaching and tutoring
Pakistani students who speak English can earn good money by teaching English to children or adults. Many Turkish families want English conversation practice for their kids. You can teach in language centers or work privately. You can also teach school subjects like Math's, IT, or Business if you have knowledge. Teaching one hour can sometimes pay more than a normal part time job. It is flexible and you can choose your own timing.
Freelance and online work
Students who know computer skills can work online without a work permit because the client is usually outside Turkey. You can do jobs like writing articles, data entry, graphic design, video editing, app development, website work, social media management, or virtual assistant tasks. This is good for students because you can work from your home or dorm and earn money in dollars. Many students prefer this because it does not affect their studies and gives freedom.
Facebook monetization
Facebook allows creators to earn money from in stream ads, Reels ads, and Stars. It works only if your page meets Facebook rules. You must create a Facebook Page, not a personal profile. Your content must be original, clean, and suitable for advertisers. You need enough followers and watch time to unlock monetization tools.
Students in Istanbul often make content about life in Turkey, student tips, travel places, food, gaming, or daily activities. You can also make educational videos in English or Urdu. Since Turkey is an eligible country, your page can get monetization as soon as you meet the requirements. Posting content daily or weekly helps the page grow faster. Avoid copyright material because Facebook can block your monetization.
YouTube monetization
YouTube is a strong income source but takes time to grow. You need to reach the required subscriber count and watch hours to start earning. Many Pakistani students in Istanbul make vlogs about city life, shopping, student dorms, public transport, Turkish food, study visa tips, university reviews, and part time job guidance. You can also make videos in Urdu or English.
After monetization you earn from ads. You can also earn from sponsorships and product reviews. Good quality audio and clean editing help the channel grow. Even simple videos with real life information can get many views because people search for student life in Turkey.
