According to Euronews, a total of 408,000 citizens requested asylum in Turkey in 2023.
According to the Turkstat statistical bureau, 25% of the total are persons with Russian citizenship. Recall that Türkiye is a temporary refuge for refugees. A person who has had to leave his state of nationality due to persecution may qualify for temporary protection status in Turkey. A person who:
- has objective fears for his life and security in connection with the armed conflict, humanitarian crisis;
- persecuted while staying in the territory of the country of citizenship;
- is located outside the state of his citizenship, in particular, in the territory of Turkey;
- is unable or unwilling to seek protection in any other country.
As officially reported, the application for protection is considered within 6 months from the date of registration. Upon satisfaction of the request, the applicant is issued an identity document with an individual identification number of a foreigner. The obtained certificate allows a person to stay in Turkey until its expiration date without issuing a residence permit.
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