Türkiye is a country that hosts millions of immigrants every year. Some of these immigrants may have to stay in Turkey for humanitarian reasons. In this case, they must obtain a humanitarian residence permit.
What is a Humanitarian Residence Permit?
Humanitarian residence permit is a type of residence permit given to foreigners who risk having their fundamental rights and freedoms violated if they are sent back. This permit is given for a temporary stay in Turkey.
Who is granted a Humanitarian Residence Permit?
Humanitarian residence permit can be granted to foreigners in the following situations:
Persons who have applied for international protection and whose applications have not been finalized yet
People who have a deportation order but cannot be sent back
People who were born or have been residing in Turkey for a long time and may have integration problems if they are sent back
People who had to migrate to Turkey due to natural disaster, war or human-made crises
How to Obtain a Humanitarian Residence Permit?
To obtain a humanitarian residence permit, it is necessary to follow the following steps:
1. Filling out the application form: The humanitarian residence permit application form can be obtained from the provincial migration management directorates or from the website of the General Directorate of Migration Management.
2. Preparing the required documents: In addition to the application form, the following documents must also be prepared:
Passport or identity document
Certificated civil registry copy
criminal record
biometric photo
Certificate of residence
Document showing source of income
Document showing the reason for the application (international protection application document, deportation decision, etc.)
3. Making the application: The application can be made in person or by mail to the provincial directorate of migration management or the General Directorate of Migration Management.
4. Evaluation process: Applications are evaluated by the General Directorate of Migration Management. The evaluation period may take several months.
5. Result: If the application is approved, the foreigner is issued a humanitarian residence permit card.
Duration of Humanitarian Residence Permit:
Humanitarian residence permit is issued for one year. The leave period can be extended every year.
Rights of Humanitarian Residence Permit Holders:
Humanitarian residence permit holders have the following rights:
Residing in Turkey
Benefiting from education and health services
Get a work permit
Right to family reunification
