Humanitarian Residence Permit

Humanitarian Residence Permit in Turkey

Humanitarian residence permit is regulated in Articles 46 and 47 of the Law No. 6458 on Foreigners and International Protection.In addition, a humanitarian residence permit is regulated in Article 44 of the Regulation on the Implementation of the Law on Foreigners and International Protection.

Who are the Foreigners for whom a Humanitarian Residence Permit Can be Issued?

– When it comes to the high benefit of the child,

– Even if a deportation or entry ban decision has been taken against them, when foreigners cannot be allowed to leave Turkey or when it is considered reasonable or possible for them to leave Turkey,

– When a deportation decision has not been taken against a foreigner in accordance with Article 55 of the Law,

– When applying for a judicial remedy against transactions made in accordance with Articles 53, 72 and 77 of the Law,

– During the continuation of the applicant’s repatriation to the first country of asylum or a safe third country,

– When foreigners who should be allowed to enter and stay in Turkey for urgent reasons or in terms of protecting the interests of the country and public order and public security are unable to obtain one of the other residence permits due to their situation that constitutes an obstacle to the issuance of a residence permit,

– In extraordinary circumstances,

a humanitarian residence permit can be issued.

For How Many Years Can a Humanitarian Residence Permit Be Issued?

Humanitarian residence permit is issued by governorates and may be extended, provided that the approval of the Ministry is obtained and for a maximum of one-year periods.

What are the Conditions of Humanitarian Residence Permit?

The conditions for granting other residence permits are not required for humanitarian residence permits.

What are the reasons for the Refusal, Cancellation or Non-Extension of the Humanitarian Residence Permit?

Provided that the humanitarian residence permit is approved by the Ministry, when the conditions that oblige the issuance of the permit disappear, it is canceled by the governorates and is not extended.

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