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Turkey Expands Limited Amnesty Program for Certain Foreigners with Overstay Violations

Turkey has expanded a legalization mechanism for some foreign nationals who have exceeded their permitted period of stay in the country. Previously, this process was mainly used by workers in the domestic care sector, but it is now reportedly available to men as well.

It is important to note that this is not a general amnesty and does not guarantee approval. Each application is reviewed individually.

The procedure generally involves sponsorship by an employer, followed by an application for a work permit and the issuance of temporary legal status while the case is being processed