Residence Permit for Victims of Human Trafficking

Residence Permit for Victims of Human Trafficking in Turkey

A residence permit for a victim of human trafficking is regulated in Articles 48 and 49 of the Law on Foreigners and International Protection No. 6458.In addition, a residence permit for a victim of human trafficking is regulated in Articles 45 and 46 of the Regulation on the Implementation of the Law on Foreigners and International Protection.

Who are the Foreigners who are Victims of Human Trafficking for whom a Residence Permit Can be Issued?

A residence permit for a victim of human trafficking is issued to foreigners who have a strong suspicion that they are or may be victims of human trafficking.

What is the Duration of the Residence Permit for a Victim of Human Trafficking?

The residence permit of the victim of human invention is issued by the governorates for a period of thirty days.The residence permits of the victims of human trafficking can be extended for a maximum of six months, but these periods cannot exceed three years in total.

What are the Conditions for a Residence Permit for a Victim of Human Trafficking?

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

What are the reasons for the Refusal, Cancellation or Non-Extension of the Residence Permit of a Victim of Human Trafficking?

– Determination that the foreigner has re-established a connection with the perpetrators of the crime on his own initiative,

– Non-compliance with the obligations imposed,

– Understanding that the stranger is not a victim

in cases of victims of human trafficking the residence permit is revoked. However, if it is determined that the above-mentioned situations are committed against his will due to reasons such as coercion, intimidation, violence, threats, the residence permit will not be canceled.

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