1. TURKISH PERSPECTIVE ON LIFTING IMMIGRATION RESTRICTIONS

2. Immigration is the movement of people into another country or region to which they are not native in order to settle there, especially as permanent residents or future citizens.

3. IMMIGRATION POLICIES OF TURKEY The aims of immigration policies of Turkey are twofold: 1.Maximum Security 2.Detailed Precautions to prevent illegal immigration and to ensure legal immigration

4. IMMIGRATION POLICIES OF TURKEY In the light of EU Harmonization process, Turkey has constituted new regulations so as to strengthen its borders to prevent flow of illegal immigrants.

5. IMMIGRATION POLICIES OF TURKEY Main regulations concerning legal and illegal immigration: a.“Law on Foreigners and International Protection” General entry ban to Turkey Obligation to obtain a visa Visa restrictions such as: The foreigners endangering for the public order and public security The people carrying the diseases which are endangering for public health

6. IMMIGRATION POLICIES OF TURKEY b. “Immigration Strategy Note” by several public authorities of Turkey Amendments on Turkish Criminal Code with more serious sanctions concerning human trafficking and flesh trades Deterrent punishments on Passports Law

7. IMMIGRATION POLICIES OF TURKEY c. Several adaptations of international agreements for the harmonization with EU Law and international cooperation of immigration management Turkey is an active member of: International Border Police Conference Budapest Group SECI Working Groups

8. To prevent illegal immigration: Having a collective and comprehensive approach towards immigration Entrance procedures Policies concerning legal immigrants and integration of the immigrants Policies against illegal immigration IMMIGRATION POLICIES OF TURKEY

9. The help of EU Organs and Member States along with the United Nations is needed at every phase of immigration process, including sharing of fiscal burdens concerning the establishment and operation of Admission and Housing Centers for Foreigners

10. Att. M. Hakan ÇINAR, Partner of çınar&çınar Law Office Thank you for listening