In Turkey, a new regulation concerning foreign migrants took effect on July 23. According to this document, employers hiring foreign citizens without work permits must now cover all expenses related to their deportation. This information was published by Yeni Safak with reference to Ghaymkom.
Employer's duties in case a migrant refuses deportation
Additionally, if a migrant refuses to leave the country voluntarily, the employer must pay for the migrant and their family’s living expenses for up to three months, including housing in repatriation centers, medical care, and transportation. If these conditions are not met, the costs will be claimed through tax authorities at the request of the migration service.
Statistics on migrant work in Turkey
According to the Turkish Ministry of Labor, more than 300,000 work permits were issued to foreigners in 2024. However, tens of thousands of migrants, including those from Central Asian countries, continue to work without official registration. Recently, Ukrainian citizens have become the second largest group in terms of real estate purchases in Turkey among foreigners, acquiring 111 properties after Russians.
Plans for international meetings
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expresses a desire to organize a meeting between Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Istanbul.
Turkey has adopted a new regulation stating that employers hiring foreign citizens without work permits must cover all expenses related to their deportation. If a migrant refuses to leave the country voluntarily, the employer will be responsible for their and their family’s living expenses for up to three months. Ukrainians have become the second largest group in acquiring real estate in Turkey, following Russians, according to the latest data from the country's Statistical Institute.