Temporary protection for Syrians and persons coming from Syria

Syrian nationals, as well as stateless persons and refugees from Syria, who came to Türkiye due to events in Syria after 28 April 2011 are provided with temporary protection (TP) by the Government of Türkiye.

The Presidency of Migration Management (PMM) is the responsible governmental body for all asylum procedures in Türkiye, including the temporary protection regime.

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.

Syrian nationals, as well as stateless persons and refugees from Syria, who came to Türkiye due to events in Syria after 28 April 2011 are provided with temporary protection (TP) by the Government of Türkiye.

All Syrian refugees who seek protection shall be covered by the TP regime, including those who are not able to present any identification documents from Syria.

If you are a Syrian national, a stateless person or a refugee who came to Türkiye from Syria and wish to seek protection, please approach the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management in the province where you are residing and seek protection to become a beneficiary of temporary protection.

Individuals who seek temporary protection in Türkiye shall not be punished (such as through administrative fines) for entering Türkiye through irregular (illegal) ways or for irregular stay in Türkiye as long as they are: 1) identified by Turkish authorities while entering Türkiye and seek protection; or 2) if they approach the Turkish authorities themselves within a reasonable time period and provide a valid reason for their irregular (illegal) entry and/or presence in Türkiye.

Beneficiaries of temporary protection are to be provided with protection and assistance in Türkiye, which includes the right to stay in Türkiye until a more permanent solution is found for your situation, protection against forcible returns to Syria, as well as access to your most fundamental rights and needs.

The Temporary Protection Regulation enshrines a range of rights, services, and assistance for beneficiaries of temporary protection. This includes, among others, access to health, education, social assistance, psychological support, and access to the labour market.

As a Syrian national under temporary protection (TP) or international protection applicant or status holder in Türkiye, you have the right to work in Türkiye. There are various types of work permits that you can apply for, but the most common ones are for wage employment and self-employment.

Syrians beneficiaries of temporary protection and international protection applicants can apply for work permits six months after the completion of their registration procedures and having obtained their ID cards (with a number starting with 99). The application must be made in your province of residence and you must not have previously obtained a work permit.

The Presidency of Migration Management (PMM) is the responsible governmental body for all asylum procedures in Türkiye, including the temporary protection regime.

If you are a Syrian national, a stateless person or a refugee who came to Türkiye from Syria and wish to seek protection, please approach the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management in the province where you are residing and seek protection to become a beneficiary of temporary protection.

In order to access the labour market and find job opportunities, we recommend that you get registered with İŞKUR, the Turkish Employment Agency, and/or UNHCR partners that provide counselling on available opportunities.