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Today, on 23 July 2025, a significant regulation jointly issued by the Turkish Ministry of Labour and Social Security and the Ministry of Interior was published in the Official Gazette (No. 32964).
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Today, on 23 July 2025, a significant regulation jointly issued
by the Turkish Ministry of Labour and Social Security and the
Ministry of Interior was published in the Official Gazette (No. 32964).
Titled “Regulation on the Recovery of Various Expenses
from Employers of Foreign Nationals Deported for Working Without
Authorisation,” the new legislation introduces a
structured framework for holding employers financially accountable
when foreign nationals are found to be working without the
necessary work permits.
Key Provisions of the Regulation
The Regulation applies to foreign nationals who have been
identified as working illegally in violation of the International
Workforce Law (No. 6735) and are subject to deportation. Where such
individuals—along with their spouses and children—incur
costs for accommodation, repatriation, or healthcare services
covered by the Directorate General of Migration Management, these
expenses are now recoverable from the employer or their legal
representative.
The Regulation provides that:
Costs covered by the public budget due to unauthorised
employment, including accommodation at removal centres,
repatriation, and essential medical expenses, may be recovered from
the employer under the framework of the Law on Collection of Public
Receivables (Law No. 6183).
The Labour Ministry and relevant public authorities will
initiate inspections and impose administrative fines under the
International Workforce Law.
Employers will receive formal notification from provincial
migration directorates detailing amounts owed, with a one-month
payment deadline.
If unpaid, claims will be forwarded to the employer’s
affiliated tax office for collection under public debt enforcement
procedures.
The Directorate General of Migration Management will set fixed
daily accommodation costs annually for stays at removal centres,
capped at three months per case.
Data Sharing and Implementation Timeline
The Regulation also establishes a data-sharing protocol between
the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and the Ministry of
Interior, facilitating the exchange of information to ensure
enforcement.
This Regulation will come into force six months from its
publication date—on 23 January 2026.
At CCS Law, we are closely monitoring the implementation and
potential implications of this Regulation, particularly its effect
on employers of foreign nationals and those operating in sectors
heavily reliant on international labour.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.