Can persons with temporary protection apply for a work permit?
Yes. Foreigners granted temporary protection can apply for a work permit or work permit exemption after 6 months from the date of issuance of the Temporary Protection Identity Document.
I am under temporary protection, can I apply for a long-term residence permit?
No. The Temporary Protection Identity Document does not provide the right to transition to a long-term residence permit.
I am under temporary protection, can I benefit from health services?
Yes. Syrians who have been registered and issued a Temporary Protection Identity Document can benefit from health services within the provincial borders where they reside.
I am under temporary protection, can I benefit from education services?
Yes. Syrians with a temporary protection identity document can enroll in primary and secondary education institutions within the scope of Ministry of National Education regulations. Additionally, with this document, they can study at universities.
I am under temporary protection, can I stay in accommodation centers?
Yes. Those who wish to be placed in Temporary Accommodation Centers can submit their requests by consulting with the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management of the province where they are registered.
I have a work permit under temporary protection, can I exit and re-enter Turkey?
No. Individuals under temporary protection will have their Temporary Protection Cards cancelled if they exit the country without official permits obtained from the Directorate General of Migration Management.
Furthermore, it is mandatory to obtain permission from the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management of the registered province for inter-provincial travel.
Does temporary protection end if one departs to a third country?
Yes. The temporary protection of Syrians under temporary protection individually ends if they depart to a third country or are accepted by another country for humanitarian reasons.
Who is granted temporary protection?
As of 28/04/2011, Syrian citizens, stateless persons, and refugees who have come to Turkey en masse or individually or crossed our borders due to events occurring in the Syrian Arab Republic are placed under temporary protection.
How and where are temporary protection registration procedures carried out?
Registration procedures are carried out at the referral centers within the Temporary Accommodation Centers determined by the Presidency. All procedures related to temporary protection are followed at these centers.
How is the decision to grant temporary protection made?
In case of a mass migration to our country, it is decided whether temporary protection will be applied by a Presidential decree.
Are foreigners of Iraqi nationality included in temporary protection?
No. The temporary protection practice is applied for individuals coming from the Syrian Arab Republic.
When did the temporary protection practice start, and when will it end?
The temporary protection practice started with the entry into force of the Temporary Protection Regulation dated 22/10/2014. The end date is not fixed and it can be terminated by a Presidential decree.
In which provinces can foreigners under temporary protection stay?
Provided there is no objection regarding public order, public security, and public health, they may be allowed to stay in the provinces determined by the Presidency.
What should those who want to change provinces under temporary protection do?
Permission must be obtained from the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management of the registered province. If there is a reasonable justification such as work, education, health, or kinship, a Travel Permit Document can be issued.
What is the procedure for Syrians who voluntarily return?
Those who wish to return voluntarily must make an appointment via randevu.goc.gov.tr. After the procedures at the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management are completed, a travel permit valid for 15 days is issued, and departure is made from the border gate.
What should those who return to Turkey after a voluntary return do?
The person re-entering applies to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management of the province they are in. An interview is conducted, and it is evaluated whether temporary protection provisions will be applied.
Can Syrians under temporary protection obtain a residence permit?
If they meet the necessary conditions, they can apply for a residence permit by contacting the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management of the province they are in.
Can Syrians under temporary protection who marry a Turkish citizen obtain citizenship?
Periods spent under temporary protection are not included in the calculation for acquiring citizenship through marriage. However, an application can be made in accordance with Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901. The authorized institution is the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs.
Where can one obtain a certificate of no impediment to marriage?
Syrians under temporary protection can obtain a certificate of no impediment to marriage by applying to the Provincial Directorates of Migration Management and via E-Devlet.
Can temporary protection beneficiaries studying at university obtain a student residence permit?
They have the right to education with their current status. Those who wish to obtain a student residence permit must get information from the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management regarding whether they meet the conditions.
What should those who lose their temporary protection identification document do?
A lost/stolen report must be obtained from the police and an application must be made to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management. If there is no report, a newspaper announcement should be placed.
How is the birth registration of a Syrian baby under temporary protection carried out?
An application is made to the Civil Registry and Registration Center with the birth certificate obtained from the hospital or headman’s office. Parents’ temporary protection identification documents are required.
Does a temporary protection identification document provide the right to apply for Turkish citizenship?
No. A temporary protection identification document provides the right to stay in Turkey, but does not grant the right to directly apply for citizenship.
Where should one register for temporary protection?
You can apply to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management in your province. In Istanbul, the Kumkapı and Sultanbeyli Coordination Centers are authorized. For official information confirmation, please see here.
