Residence Permit For Victims Of Human Trafficking In Turkey

In articles 48 and 49 of the Foreign and International Protection Law No. 6458, residence permits for victims of human trafficking are regulated.In addition, the residence permit for victims of human trafficking is regulated in articles 45 and 46 of the regulation on the application of the Foreign and international protection law.

Who Are The Foreigners Who Can Be Granted Residence Permits For Victims Of Human Trafficking?

A residence permit is issued to foreigners who are suspected to be or may be victims of human trafficking.

What Is The Duration Of Residence Permit For Victims Of Human Trafficking?

Residence permits for victims of human trafficking are issued by the governorates for a period of thirty days.Residence permits for trafficked persons may be extended for periods of up to six months, but they may not exceed three years in total.

What Are The Conditions Of Residence Permits For Victims Of Human Trafficking?

The conditions for granting other residence permits are not sought in the residence permit for victims of human trafficking.

What are the reasons for not denying, cancelling or extending residence permits for victims of Human Trafficking?

– Determination that the foreigner reconnects with the perpetrators of the crime by his own initiative,

– Failure to comply with the obligations imposed,

– Understanding that the foreigner is not a victim

in their case, the residence permit of the victims of human trafficking is cancelled. However, the residence permit will not be cancelled if it is determined that the cases are done against his will due to coercion, intimidation, violence and threats.