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Türkiye introduced a new regulation Wednesday, making employers financially responsible for the deportation expenses of undocumented foreign workers and their immediate family members.
The rule, published in the Official Gazette by the Labor and Social Security Ministry, outlines procedures for recovering costs associated with the repatriation process, including accommodation, health care, and transportation.
According to the regulation, employers found to have hired foreign nationals without valid work permits will be required to cover not only the individual worker’s costs but also those of their spouse and children, if applicable.
If the payment is not made within the given period, the outstanding sum will be collected through tax channels. In such cases, the migration office will send the payment demand to the tax office with which the employer or their representative is registered for income or corporate tax purposes.
The cost of daily accommodation at repatriation centers will be set annually by the Presidency of Migration Management at the beginning of each fiscal year. The total amount charged to the employer, however, will be limited to a maximum of three months of expenses.
As of 2024, Türkiye recorded 300,852 valid foreign work permits, according to the ministry.
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