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Law on Foreigners and International Protection

Article 60/A: Voluntary return

Part Two: Foreigners › Chapter Four: Deportation

Added: 6/12/2019, Law No. 7196, Art. 81

(1) In-kind or cash support may be provided to irregular migrants in respect of whom a removal decision has been taken and who wish to return voluntarily to their country of origin, as deemed appropriate by the Directorate General.

(2) Activities relating to the voluntary return of irregular migrants may be carried out in cooperation with international organisations, public institutions and organisations, and non-governmental organisations.

Original Turkish text

MADDE 60/A · Gönüllü geri dönüş

(Ek:6/12/2019-7196/81 md.)

(1) Hakkında sınır dışı etme kararı alınmış ve menşe ülkesine gönüllü olarak geri dönmek isteyen düzensiz göçmenlerden Genel Müdürlüğün uygun gördüğü kişilere ayni veya nakdi destek sağlanabilir.

(2) Düzensiz göçmenlerin gönüllü geri dönüşlerine ilişkin çalışmalar uluslararası kuruluşlar, kamu kurum ve kuruluşları ve sivil toplum kuruluşlarıyla iş birliği halinde yürütülebilir.

Text as of 1 October 2026 · Official source (Turkish): mevzuat.gov.tr ↗

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