International Protection
1
I am under International Protection, I want to move from the province where I'm registered to a different one. What should I do?
Applications for change of the province of residence is made to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management in the province of residence. The request is evaluated by the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management and the relevant person is informed.
2
I'm under international protection, my insurance has been cancelled, can I get information?
Applicants and holders of international protection status without any health insurance and ability to pay, are subject to the provisions of the Social Insurance and General Health Insurance Law no. 5510 dated 31/5/2006 for one year from the international protection application registration. For those with special needs and those deemed eligible to continue their insurance registration by the Ministry, a one-year time limit is not required. You can get detailed information about the subject from the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management.
3
Does the person subject to accelerated procedure, under international protection, have the right to appeal?
The applicant or his/her lawyer or legal representative may apply to the competent administrative court within fifteen days from the notification of the decision against inadmissible application and accelerated procedure decisions. Such appeals shall be decided upon within fifteen days. The decision of the court on the appeal shall be final.
4
Can a person, identified as a conditional refugee under international protection, go without registration, directly, to the third country by the United Nations?
The resettlement process of the foreigners who are under international protection is carried out under the coordination of the Presidency. Cooperation with public institutions, international organizations and non-governmental organizations can be made for the resettlement process. Departure to a third country permission is granted by the Presidency or by the governorates, if authorized.
5
Can people with international protection applications or conditional refugee status work?
The applicant or persons with international protection status, can work in Turkey, in the framework of the 4th paragraph of article 89 of the Law.
6
Can I apply for international protection through a lawyer or legal representative?
Every foreigner or stateless person is entitled to apply on their own behalf. International Protection applications is not able to made by a legal representative of a foreigner or by his/her attorny, without prejudice to Article 68. Applicant may apply on behalf of accompanying family members whose applications are on the same grounds. In such cases, consent of the minor family members shall not be required for applications made on their behalf.
7
Where to apply for International Protection?
Applications for international protection are made to the governorates (Provincial Directorate of Migration Management), in person. If it is understood that the foreigner who wants to apply for international protection is an unaccompanied child; the works and transactions will continue by getting contact with protection tables and with the provincial directorates of Family, Labour and Social Services.
8
How long will the international protection applications be resulted?
Applications for an international protection are resulted within 6 months after the application date. If the decision cannot be made within this period, the applicant is informed by the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management and the decision process continues.
9
Are individual international protection applications for Syrians, who are under temporary protection, are accepted?
Due to the confusion in their countries, Syrian citizens who are within the temporary protection in our country, cannot apply individually to international protection as required by Law No. 6458 and its sub-regulations.
10
Can a lawyer or legal representative apply for international protection on behalf of the applicant?
International protection applications cannot be lodged through a legal representative or lawyer. International protection applications must be carried out personally. When international protection applications are requested to be made at the border gate or within the country to law enforcement units and other public institutions and organizations, these units shall inform the provincial directorate immediately.
11
What is the time limit for applying an international protection application?
Law No.6458 does not provide any time limit for application to international protection. However, foreigners entering our country by legal or illegal ways are required to apply to international protection to the provincial governorates where they apply with the principle of goodwill, within a reasonable period of time.
12
I am under International Protection. When can I be resettled to the third country?
Ressetlement in a third country is carried out in cooperation between the Presidency of Migration Management and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Following the completion of the files, informing the foreigners is made by the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management.
13
Where should I apply for international protection in Turkey?
Application for international protection should be made to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management in your province.
14
I am under International Protection. When can I be resettled to the third country?
Transactions of resettlement to the third country is carried out under the coordination of the Presidency of Migration Management and in conjunction with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. After the files are finalized, foreigners are informed by the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management.
15
Can application for international protection be made at the Turkish Embassies and Consulates abroad?
International protection applications have to be made to the governorates in person. If international protection applications are wanted to be made at the border gates or to the law enforcement units within the country and other public institutions and organizations, these units immediately notify this situation to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management.
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