Residence Permit for victims of Human Trafficking
Residence permit for victims of human trafficking shall be regulated by Articles 48 to 49 of the Law on Foreigners
and International Protection Law No. 6458. Besides, residence permit for victims of human trafficking shall be regulated by Articles 45 and 46 of the Regulation for Implementation of the Law on Foreigners and International Protection.
Who May Apply For A Residence Permit For Victims Of Human Trafficking?
A residence permit for victims of human trafficking shall be granted to foreigners who are victims of human
trafficking or where there is strong circumstantial evidence that they might be victims.
For How Long Can Residence Permit For Victims Of Human Trafficking Be Issued?
- The residence permit for victims of human trafficking shall be issued for thirty days by governorates.
- The residence permit may be renewed for six months periods. However, the total duration shall not exceed three
years.
What Are The Conditions?
Conditions attached to other types of residence permit shall not be sought while issuing these residence permits.
What Are The Reasons Of Refusal, Cancelation Or Non-Renewal?
- In cases where it is determined that foreigners have re-connected with the perpetrators of the crime through their own volition;
- In cases where the compelling conditions no longer apply;
- In cases where it is revealed that foreigners are not victims the residence permit for victims of human trafficking shall be cancelled. However, if it is found out that it is committed outside the will, depending on the reasons such as coercion, intimidation, violence or threat, permit in question shall not be cancelled.
