Year: 2022

Information for Ukrainian Asylum Seekers

April 25, 2022

In addition to the information on UNHCR’s Help website, you can contact UNHCR Türkiye through our Counselling Line at 444 48 68 for more information on asylum procedures and/or to seek support for any medical or specific needs that require immediate support. Information and counselling are not yet available in Ukrainian, but English, Russian and Turkish are available. The Counselling Line runs Monday to Thursday from 09:00 until 17:00 and Friday from 09:00 until 16:00. You may also reach UNHCR via e-mail at [email protected].

You may also contact the Counselling Line (YIMER) of the Presidency of Migration Management (PMM) at 157, which runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week and does offer counselling in seven languages including Russian.

 

Asylum and International Protection in Türkiye

The State of Türkiye is the principal provider of protection in Türkiye . The Presidency of Migration Management (PMM) is the national institution responsible for procedures pertaining to foreigners present in Türkiye . The national legal framework covers foreigners who reside in Türkiye with a residence permit and those seeking asylum in Türkiye .

As a Ukrainian national or a national of a different country with refugee or permanent residence status in Ukraine, if you plan to seek asylum in Türkiye or plan to apply for a residence permit, you should approach the nearest Provincial Directorate for Migration Management in person for registration as soon as possible following your arrival in Türkiye . Registration is an important first step for foreigners in Türkiye as it forms the legal basis for your stay in Türkiye and allows you access to public services and assistance. During the registration with the Migration Management, please indicate if you or your family members have any urgent medical or specific needs.

Detailed information on the asylum procedures in Türkiye is available in Russian .

Staying safe while seeking asylum

There are many that will want to help you, but not everyone is who they say they are. There are persons who want to take advantage of your situation. For example, they may promise you accommodation, transport, or free food, and use this to pressure you into sexual acts, work, or services you do not agree with. Or they may want to harm you or take your belongings.

There are steps you can take to stay safe:

  • Be alert and follow your own intuition about people you don’t know.
  • Always hold onto your documents and do not hand over your documents to third persons. Take copies of them on your phone and send them to someone you trust.
  • Do not hand over your communication devices (phones, laptops, etc.) to individuals offering support
  • Be wary of people promising to help you get registered, relocated, or resettled to another country in exchange for money or any other favors.
  • Do not follow persons who want to remove you from your family or others with whom you are traveling
  • Use organized transportation by known providers, to the extent possible
  • All UNHCR services are free of charge. Do not trust anyone or any organization asking you to pay for the services of UNHCR or its partners. If money or any other form of favours, including of a sexual nature, is requested from you, you should report and/or the nearest police station immediately.
  • Keep in touch with your family and other people you trust.
  • Know your rights and where you can access help.
  • Seek reliable information from trusted sources.

 

Resettlement to third countries

Resettlement is a solution that enables vulnerable refugees to move from their country of asylum to another country, where they will receive protection and assistance with prospects of long-term residence. UNHCR works with the Turkish Government and third countries to find durable solutions in the form of resettlement for the most vulnerable refugees who are facing protection risks in Türkiye . Based on Türkiye ’s national legislation, Ukrainians are not currently considered for resettlement, as it is a solution currently opened for refugees coming from non-European countries, including but not limited to Syria, Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan. If you are pursuing other pathways to depart Türkiye , you will need to follow-up directly with relevant Embassies.

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For persons inside of Ukraine, UNHCR advises you to:

  • Stay informed and connected (via radio, TV, Internet) and follow official advice for your security. Listen to official messages from emergency services, local authorities, and follow the instructions, including regarding curfews.
  • Keep a copy (even digital) of your documents in a safe place. The replacement of lost documents will be easier if people can present a copy to the SMS later.
  • For advice on how to provide emotional support to children during these difficult times, see pages such as this

UNHCR is doing its outmost to ensure that its services and assistance are continued and strengthened. For more information, please see our HELP page in Ukraine: https://help.unhcr.org/ukraine/

Please note that UNHCR is not involved in exit procedures or evacuations of any person from Ukraine.

 For Ukrainians traveling to or present in other countries, please see the below for more information about asylum procedures and where to go for help:

Важливі ресурсі для Вас та Вашої родини

April 12, 2022

У доповнення до інформації на веб-сайті УВКБ ООН Ви можете зв’язатись з агенством ООН у справах біженців у Туреччині через лінію консультації 444 48 68 за додатковою інформацією щодо процедури надання притулку та/або пошуку для надання будь-яких медичних чи особливих потреб, для тих хто потребує негайної підтримки.

Інформація та консультації ще не доступні українською, але доступні: англійська, російська та турецька мови. Консультативна лінія працює з понеділка по четвер з 09:00 до 17:00 та у п’ятницю з 09:00 до 16:00. Ви також можете зв’язатися з УВКБ ООН електронною поштою за адресою [email protected].

Ви також можете зв’язатися з консультаційною лінією (YIMER) Керівніцтво з управління міграцією (PMM) за номером 157, яка працює 24 години на добу, сім днів на тиждень і пропонує консультації сімома мовами, включаючи російську.

Притулок і міжнародний захист в Туреччині

Держава Туреччина є основним постачальником захисту в Туреччині. Керівніцтво з Управління Міграцією (PMM) є національною установою, відповідальною за процедури, що стосуються іноземців, які перебувають у Туреччині. Національна правова база (legal framework) охоплює іноземців, які проживають в Туреччині з посвідкою на проживання, і тих, хто шукає притулку в Туреччині.

Як громадянин України або іншої країни зі статусом біженця чи постійного проживання в Україні, якщо Ви плануєте шукати притулку в Туреччині або плануєте подати заяву на отримання дозволу на проживання, Вам слід особисто звернутися до найближчого Місцевого Управління з Питань Міграції, зареєструватись потрібно якомога швидше після Вашого прибуття в Туреччину. Реєстрація є важливим першим кроком для іноземців у Туреччині, оскільки вона формує юридичну основу для Вашого перебування в Туреччині та дає вам доступ до державних послуг та допомоги. Під час реєстрації в Міграційному Управлінні вкажіть, чи маєте Ви чи члени Вашої родини якісь невідкладні медичні чи особливі потреби.

Детальна інформація про процедури надання притулку в Туреччині доступна російською мовою тут .

Залишайтеся в безпеці під час пошуку притулку

Багато людей захочуть Вам допомогти, але не всі є такими, за кого себе видають. Є люди, які хочуть скористатися вашою ситуацією. Наприклад, вони можуть пообіцяти Вам проживання, транспорт або безкоштовне харчування і використовувати це, щоб притиснути Вас до сексуальних актів, роботи або послуг, з якими Ви не згодні. Або вони можуть захотіти нашкодити Вам або забрати Ваші речі.

Кроки, які Ви можете зробити, щоб залишатися в безпеці:

  • Будьте уважні та дотримуйтесь власної інтуїції щодо людей, яких Ви не знаєте.
  • Завжди тримайте документи при собі і не передавайте документи третім особам. Зробіть їх копії на телефон та надішліть комусь, кому Ви довіряєте.
  • Не передавайте свої комунікаційні пристрої (телефони, ноутбуки тощо) особам, які пропонують підтримку
  • Остерігайтеся людей, які обіцяють допомогти Вам зареєструватися, переселитися чи переселитися в іншу країну в обмін на гроші чи будь-які інші послуги.
  • Не слідкуйте за особами, які хочуть вилучити Вас із вашої родини, або іншими, з ким Ви подорожуєте
  • Використовуйте організований транспорт відомих постачальників, наскільки це можливо
  • Усі послуги УВКБ ООН безкоштовні. Не довіряйте нікому чи будь-якій організації, яка просить Вас платити за послуги УВКБ ООН або його партнерів. Якщо у Вас вимагають гроші або будь-яку іншу форму послуг, у тому числі сексуального характеру, ви повинні повідомити УВКБ ООН та/або негайно звернутись до найближчого відділення поліції.
  • Підтримуйте зв’язок зі своєю сім’єю та іншими людьми, яким Ви довіряєте.
  • Знайте свої права та де Ви можете отримати доступ до допомоги.
  • Шукайте достовірну інформацію з надійних джерел.

 

Переселення в треті країни

Переселення – це рішення, яке дає можливість вразливим біженцям переїхати з країни притулку в іншу країну, де вони отримають захист і допомогу з перспективою довгострокового проживання. УВКБ ООН співпрацює з урядом Туреччини та третіми країнами, щоб знайти довготривалі рішення у вигляді переселення для найбільш вразливих біженців, які стикаються з ризиками захисту в Туреччині. Відповідно до національного законодавства Туреччини, наразі українці не розглядаються для переселення, оскільки це рішення, яке зараз відкрито для біженців з неєвропейських країн, включаючи, але не обмежуючи, Сирію, Ірак, Іран та Афганістан. Якщо ви шукаєте інші шляхи виїзду з Туреччини, вам потрібно буде звернутися безпосередньо до відповідних посольств.

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Особам, які знаходяться в Україні, УВКБ ООН радить:

  • Залишатися проінформованим та на звязку (за допомогою радіо, ТВ та Інтернету) та слідувати офіційним порадам щодо вашої безпеки. Дослухайтеся до офіційних повідомлень від надзвичайних служб, місцевої влади, та слідуйте інструкціям, включно із тими, що стосуються комендантської години;
  • Тримайте копію (навіть цифрову) Ваших документів у безпечному місці. Заміна втрачених документів буде легшою, якщо Ви зможете надати копію документів у ДМС пізніше;
  • Отримати поради щодо підтримки дітям під час обстрілів можна отримати на цій сторинці.

УВКБ ООН робить все можливе, щоб продовжити надання своїх послуг та домопоги, а також щоб посилити їх. Щоб отримати більше інформації, будь-ласка зверниться до нашої HELP (Допомога) сторінки в Україні https://help.unhcr.org/ukraine/about-unhcr-in-ukraine/

Важливо зазначити, що УВКБ ООН не задіяно у процедурах, повязаних із залишенням України, або у процедурах евакуації з України для будь-яких осіб.

Громадяни України, які подорожують або знаходяться в інших країнах, можуть звернутися до інформації, наведеної нижче щодо процедур отримання притулку, а також до ресурсів із інформацією про допомогу:

  • У Чеський Республиці, Зверниться, будь-ласка, до сторінки HELP (Допомога) УВКБ ООН https://help.unhcr.org/czech/ а також до урядової сторінки https://www.mvcr.cz/clanek/informace-pro-obcany-ukrajiny.aspx (номер гарячої лінії +420 974 801 802)
  • В Угорщині, зверниться, будь-ласка, до сторінки HELP (Допомога) УВКБ ООН в Угорщині https://help.unhcr.org/hungary/ а також до сторінки Угорської Гельсинкої Спілки .
  • У Молдові, Ви можете звязатися із офісом УВКБ ООН електронною поштою [email protected]
  • У Польщі, зверниться, будь-ласка, до сторінки HELP (Допомога) УВКБ ООН у Польщі https://help.unhcr.org/poland/ а також до польского урядового веб-сайта для громадян України (необхідно прокрутити сайт донизу, щоб отримати інформацію іншими мовами, також зверніть увагу на номер гарячої лінії +48477217575)
  • У Румунії, зверниться, будь-ласка, до сторінки HELP (Допомога) УВКБ ООН у Румунії https://help.unhcr.org/romania/ а також до веб-сайту нашого партнера, Румунської Національної Ради у справах біженців https://www.cnrr.ro/index.php/ro/
  • У Словаччині, зверниться, будь-ласка, до сторінки HELP (Допомога) УВКБ ООН у Словаччині https://help.unhcr.org/slovakia/
  • У всіх інших країнах, зверниться, будь-ласка, до сторінки HELP (Допомога) УВКБ ООН https://help.unhcr.org/ та оберіть відповідну країну

Important Resources for you and your family

April 12, 2022

In addition to the information on UNHCR’s Help website, you can contact UNHCR Türkiye through our Counselling Line at 444 48 68 for more information on asylum procedures and/or to seek support for any medical or specific needs that require immediate support. Information and counselling are not yet available in Ukrainian, but English, Russian and Turkish are available. The Counselling Line runs Monday to Thursday from 09:00 until 17:00 and Friday from 09:00 until 16:00. You may also reach UNHCR via e-mail at [email protected].

You may also contact the Counselling Line (YIMER) of the Presidency of Migration Management (PMM) at 157, which runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week and does offer counselling in seven languages including Russian.

 

Asylum and International Protection in Türkiye

The State of Türkiye is the principal provider of protection in Türkiye . The Presidency of Migration Management (PMM) is the national institution responsible for procedures pertaining to foreigners present in Türkiye . The national legal framework covers foreigners who reside in Türkiye with a residence permit and those seeking asylum in Türkiye .

As a Ukrainian national or a national of a different country with refugee or permanent residence status in Ukraine, if you plan to seek asylum in Türkiye or plan to apply for a residence permit, you should approach the nearest Provincial Directorate for Migration Management in person for registration as soon as possible following your arrival in Türkiye . Registration is an important first step for foreigners in Türkiye as it forms the legal basis for your stay in Türkiye and allows you access to public services and assistance. During the registration with the Migration Management, please indicate if you or your family members have any urgent medical or specific needs.

Detailed information on the asylum procedures in Türkiye is available in Russian .

Staying safe while seeking asylum

There are many that will want to help you, but not everyone is who they say they are. There are persons who want to take advantage of your situation. For example, they may promise you accommodation, transport, or free food, and use this to pressure you into sexual acts, work, or services you do not agree with. Or they may want to harm you or take your belongings.

There are steps you can take to stay safe:

  • Be alert and follow your own intuition about people you don’t know.
  • Always hold onto your documents and do not hand over your documents to third persons. Take copies of them on your phone and send them to someone you trust.
  • Do not hand over your communication devices (phones, laptops, etc.) to individuals offering support
  • Be wary of people promising to help you get registered, relocated, or resettled to another country in exchange for money or any other favors.
  • Do not follow persons who want to remove you from your family or others with whom you are traveling
  • Use organized transportation by known providers, to the extent possible
  • All UNHCR services are free of charge. Do not trust anyone or any organization asking you to pay for the services of UNHCR or its partners. If money or any other form of favours, including of a sexual nature, is requested from you, you should report and/or the nearest police station immediately.
  • Keep in touch with your family and other people you trust.
  • Know your rights and where you can access help.
  • Seek reliable information from trusted sources.

 

Resettlement to third countries

Resettlement is a solution that enables vulnerable refugees to move from their country of asylum to another country, where they will receive protection and assistance with prospects of long-term residence. UNHCR works with the Turkish Government and third countries to find durable solutions in the form of resettlement for the most vulnerable refugees who are facing protection risks in Türkiye . Based on Türkiye ’s national legislation, Ukrainians are not currently considered for resettlement, as it is a solution currently opened for refugees coming from non-European countries, including but not limited to Syria, Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan. If you are pursuing other pathways to depart Türkiye , you will need to follow-up directly with relevant Embassies.

Suggested counselling/Q&A content – Ukrainian situation

  1. What is the procedure for Ukrainian nationals and other nationals with refugee or permanent residence status in Ukraine to seek asylum in Türkiye ?
  • According to Türkiye ’s Foreigners and International Protection Law, Ukrainian nationals may approach the Provincial Directorates of Migration Management (PDMM) to submit an international protection application within a reasonable time following their entry into Türkiye .
  • PDMMs may conduct a registration interview at the time of your application or may give you an appointment date in the future.
  • During the registration interview, you must provide accurate information and will be asked to submit any documents you may have. During the interview, you will be asked to provide information including the reasons for arriving into Türkiye , the events you have experienced while leaving Ukraine and since then. All information you provide will be kept confidential.
  • After the registration you will be given an international protection applicant ID card. You will be asked to comply with the obligations, including signature duty on a regular basis, which will be outlined by the PDMM you were registered with.
  • It is very important that you comply with the rules of the country and your obligations during your stay in Türkiye . In case of noncompliance, you may face legal consequences.
  1. How can I legalize my stay in Türkiye ?
  • If you entered Türkiye through conventional ways with a valid document such as passport, as a Ukrainian national you have a 90-day visa exemption period that give you a right of residence in Türkiye during that period. Individuals who wish to stay in Türkiye beyond those 90 days should approach the PDMMs before the end of this period. PDMMs will inform you on the residence permit options and asylum procedures. If you entered Türkiye irregularly, you should also approach PDMMs within a reasonable time to regularize your presence in the country.
  1. How can I convert my residence permit or tourist visa to an International Protection application?

If you already have a residence permit in Türkiye and wish to apply for international protection, you need to approach the nearest PDMM and inform them of your intention. [See question one for details on the process].

  1. Can UNHCR help me travel to a third country/USA/UK/Canada?

Resettlement is a solution that enables vulnerable refugees to move from their country of asylum to another country, where they will receive protection and assistance with prospects of long-term residence. UNHCR works with the Turkish Government and third countries to find durable solutions in the form of third country resettlement for the most vulnerable refugees who are facing protection risks in Türkiye . Based on Türkiye ’s national legislation, resettlement is currently a solution for refugees coming from non-European countries, including but not limited to Syria, Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan.

Address registry with PDMMs

April 1, 2022

Address checks were initiated in December 2021 by the Turkish law enforcement to verify the addresses of Syrians nationals under temporary protection and other nationalities registered as international protection applicants.

Those who could not have been identified at their addresses have received SMS calling them to PDMMs for updating their address on the system. If you have received the SMS but could not have approached PDMMs by now, your ID may have been inactivated.

You can check the status of your ID through the official website

  • If you have never registered your address with the authorities or if you are not living in the address you declared, you can book an appointment for address registry through the following link: https://randevu.goc.gov.tr/. Please select address registry (adres tescil) in this case.

Q: I received an SMS that my ID was inactivated due to the problems related to my address. What can I do now?

A: If you have received such an SMS, you are required to book an appointment to register your address with PDMM in your province through the following link: https://randevu.goc.gov.tr/. Please select address registry (adres tescil) in this case.

Q: What documents I need to take with me to PDMM for address registry?

A: You will be required to present your lease agreement, or a utility bill issued on your name. Notarized versions of these documents are not required. However, if the documents are assessed not to be authentic, PDMM may ask additional documents to verify that you are living in this address.

If you are sharing your address with another person/family who is already registered in the address you are currently residing, PDMM will ask for a letter of consent in which the current habitant confirms his/her agreement that you can live in the mentioned address.

Q: The address I am currently residing is seen as still occupied by another person that I do not know/ have no contact of. What should I do now?

A: In this case, it is necessary to first approach the Provincial Directorate of Population and Civil Registry (Nufus) to vacate the address. Please make sure that you present your lease agreement, or a utility bill issued on your name. Notarized versions of these documents are not required. However, Provincial Directorates of Population and Civil Registry (Nufus) may ask additional documents to verify that you are living in this address if they deem necessary.

After your process is completed at the Provincial Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs, you must approach PDMM for your address to be registered in the PDMM’s system. Depending on the workload at PDMM in your city, your processing can be completed on the same day. In cases where the same day processing is not possible on the same day, you will be informed by the PDMM officials.

Q: I approached PDMM to register my address but the address I am currently living could not be found in the system. What should I do now?

A: In this case, it is necessary to approach the minucipality to register your address). Once the municipality registers your address in the system, you will need to approach to PDMM to register your address in PDMM’s system (so-called GocNet). In this case, you do not need to approach Provincial Directorate of Population and Civil Registry (Nufus). Depending on the workload at PDMM in your city, your processing can be completed on the same day. In cases where the same day processing is not possible on the same day, you will be informed by the PDMM officials.

Q: I tried to book an appointment on the link but the appointment I received is weeks away. What shall I do in this situation?

A: The waiting period may be long due to high demand. PDMMs are trying to reduce waiting period and your appointment date may be moved to an earlier time. In this case, you may receive an SMS with a new date of appointment. Please be present at the PDMM with the documents required on this date.

This being said, if you or one of your family members have any vulnerabilities, please approach the PDMM in your province and explain your situation to them. They will then advise you accordingly. Bring with you any supporting documents that will help your case such as medical reports from the Turkish doctor/hospital or a disability card.

Q: I tried to book an appointment on the link but I’m still waiting for system to assign an appointment date. What shall I do in this situation?

A: The waiting period may be long due to high demand. PDMMs are trying to reduce waiting period and you will be assigned with an appointment date as soon as possible.

This being said, if you or one of your family members have any vulnerabilities, please approach the PDMM in your province and explain your situation to them. They will then advise you accordingly. Bring with you any supporting documents that will help your case such as medical reports from the Turkish doctor/hospital or a disability card from the Syrian authorities.

Q: I am under medical treatment and inactivation of my ID caused interruptions in the treatment. What can I do?

A: Please inform your situation to the PDMM officials along with the substantiating documents indicating your circumstances. PDMM officials may arrange an earlier appointment for your situation following an assessment.

Q: I obtained an appointment, but for some reason I could not show up at the date of the appointment? What shall I do in this situation?

A: In this case, you should book another appointment as soon as possible from https://randevu.goc.gov.tr/. Please be present at the PDMM with the documents required on your new appointment date.

Q: I am living in a district/ neighborhood which is recently closed for registration. Will I be able to register or update my address in my current residence?

A: If you have been living a closed district/ neighborhood prior to its closure (February 2022), you will be able to register your address in the same district/ neighborhood. In this case, you will be required to present your lease agreement, or a utility bill issued on your name prior to February 2022.

Q: I started to live in a closed district/ neighborhood after February 2022. Will I be able to register or update my address?

A: In this case, you will be required to move to another district or neighborhood which is open to registration. If you would like to change your city of residence, please inform PMM officials to advise you regarding the city transfer process. Please do not change your city without obtaining a travel permit from PDMM.

Q: I live in a city other than my city of registration and I received an SMS stating that my ID was inactivated because I could not have been identified at the address I declared. In this case, do I have to return to my city of registration for the address registry process?

A: In this case, please apply to PDMM in your city with your lease agreement, or a utility bill issued on your name. If you or one of your family members have any vulnerabilities forcing you to stay in the city you are currently residing, please explain your situation to PDMM officials at your city of residence. They will then advise you accordingly. Bring with you any supporting documents that will help your case such as medical reports from the Turkish doctor/hospital or a disability card from the Syrian authorities. PDMM officials will assess your situation and inform you accordingly.

If PDMM officials decide that you need to return to your city of registration, they will issue you a travel permit and refer you to your city of registration.

Q: I had updated my address upon the receipt of SMS, but my ID is still deactivated. What shall I do in this situation?

A: Please inform your situation to the PDMM officials along with your lease agreement, or a utility bill issued on your name. PDMM officials may re-activate your status immediately.

  1. What happens if I don’t register my address?

A: Registering your address is a responsibility that you need to fulfill in order for you and your family to continue to have access to services and assistance extended by Turkish state. If you do not register your address, your temporary protection status will be inactivated and this will put you in an irregular status and bar your access to rights, services and the available assistance.

  1. I received an SMS indicating that have not been identified at the address I declared, but I am a non-Syrian. Do I also need to update my address?

A: Yes. Registering your address is a responsibility that you need to fulfill in order for you and your family to continue to have access to services and assistance extended by Turkish State. If you do not register your address, your international protection status may be inactivated and this will put you in an irregular status and bar your access to rights, services and the available assistance. Therefore, please comply with the timeline mentioned in the SMS and update your address with PDMM as soon as possible.

Q: I registered my address, how can I check if my ID is reactivated?

You can check the status of your ID through the official website

Please do not forget that you can follow-up on the PMM or PDMM website in your city of registration to be informed of the developments.

PMM website: https://www.goc.gov.tr/

PDMM websites: https://www.goc.gov.tr/il-mudurlukleri

University Scholarship: Luiss University in Rome, Italy

January 14, 2022

LUISS University is still accepting applications for its 2022-2023 Progetto Mediterraneo Scholarship program for refugees in Türkiye . There will be another information session held on 18th March from 15:00-17:00 hrs (GMT +3) about different courses on offer and additional information on the application process. Zoom link is on the flier

Join the session from here 

Applications are currently open for admission. Scholarship application deadline is 31, March 2022.

What is the Progetto Mediterraneo program?

It is a program that aims to provide higher education opportunities to refugee students in various Mediterranean countries. This program is co-sponsored by Luiss University, a diverse, private university in Italy with an English-language curriculum.

Who can apply?

The application is open to refugee students (beneficiaries of temporary and international protection) of all nationalities currently living in Türkiye .

Criteria of refugee students who can apply to the scholarship: 

  • Registered by Turkish authorities with temporary (TP) or international protection (IP) status.
  • Have obtained a secondary school certificate or diploma in 2019 or later or are going to graduate with a secondary school diploma eligible for access to an Italian Bachelor Degree by June 2022. Students may verify the eligibility of their diploma according to ministerial guidelines here;
  • have an English level of B2 or above;https://www.luiss.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/criteria-bachelor-cyle-degre
  • have obtained a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 out of 4.0, based on the American GPA system (more info here).

Documents required for the online application form: 

  • certificate showing the studies completed to date (official transcript or, if not available, provisional transcript) and associated grades;
  • National document proving the legal status as indicated above (only official Turkish identity documents will be accepted);
  • Valid passport or Travel Document valid for 5 years;
  • contact details (mail and mobile phone number) of a reference (a tutor, a professor, or generally someone who can support your academic performance and character) who may be contacted by the admissions board;
  • certificate attesting knowledge of the English at a B2 level;
  • other optional certification (e.g, SAT or ACT certificates).

What is the deadline for the scholarship application?

Candidates must fill out the application form online by March 31, 2022.

Which expenses are covered by the scholarship?

Tuition fees, reading materials, travel costs and room and board in Rome for 5 full academic years are covered under the full scholarship.

How can I apply to this scholarship?

Interested candidates may apply through this link (users will need to register their details through the university application portal to begin the application process). For more information on Progetto Mediterraneo please https://services.unhcr.org/opportunities/education-opportunities/progetto-mediterraneo

How can applicants submit their application form?
Applicants can read the Call for Applications at the following link: Progetto Mediterraneo 2022-2023.pdf
(luiss.it)
Timeline of the selection process:
Application by March 31, 2022
Communication of outcome by May 31, 2022
Enrollment by July 20, 2022
Arrival in Italy late August/first weeks of September 2022 – TBC
Applicant can access the form by clicking the following link https://forms.luiss.it/login?id_evento=130
and registering using the “Register” button under the login section. Once registered, applicants can then
return to the login page. Once they have entered their login information, they will have access to the
form and can:
• Fill in the personal data and high school information;
• Upload the following documents:
– “Transcript” section: upload by creating a single PDF file the high school transcript of records,
the English Language certificate and optional certificate, if any, like the SAT or ACT certificate;
• “Identification document” section: upload along with their valid passport or travel Document one
of the following documents:
– UNHCR document
– a national document proving the legal status of asylum seeker or refugee
– a document proving the protection granted in Türkiye . 

What is the age limit that would qualify the students to apply for Progetto?
There is no age limit for students to apply, as long as they have obtained a secondary school certificate
or diploma eligible for access to Italian Bachelor’s Degrees achieved no earlier than 2019 or are going
to graduate with a secondary school diploma by no later than June 2022.

Can applicants submit documents in any language?
No, the applicants should submit documents issued in English or French or provide an English/French
translation. During the application phase, applicants may submit a translation written by themselves.
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What if I don’t have a passport, and unable to have one issued, would I still be considered
for the scholarship? And how would Progetto help me solve this issue if I were to be selected?
If you don’t have a national passport, please verify if you are able to obtain a Convention Travel
Document with the UNHCR office.

What are the nationalities eligible to apply for Progetto?
There is no limitation in terms of nationality. The applicant must be currently living in Jordan, Lebanon,
Iraq, Türkiye , Morocco or Nigeria and must present the required identification document proving the
legal status as above indicated (asylum seeker certificate, refugee certificate, or a document proving
the protection granted in Türkiye ) in order to be eligible for evaluation.

What testing regimes are recognised to assess the language requirement? Is there room to
improve one’s English if close to the required level?
Prospective students need to be proficient in the use of English in order to be able to attend classes and
sit exams successfully. For this reason, we require students to attest their knowledge of English language
by attaching a certificate. Students can present one of the following certifications issued on a date not
prior to 2019 (with the minimum score of):
• Cambridge – B2
• IELTS – 5.5
• TOEFL – 46
• Duolingo – 90
• EF SET certificates – B2
• Other certificates from language schools and the secondary school of origin.

In the call it is reported that English language proficiency is required. We’ve already asked what
certification would be recognised, but does this certification have to be shared as part of the
initial application or only after acceptance?
All required documents must be submitted upon application; incomplete applications or applications
lacking the necessary documents will not be considered.

If I am not eligible for the scholarship, will I be notified by Luiss?
Students will receive an email stating that their profile has been evaluated by the Admission Board
but unfortunately was not deemed eligible for admission based on the criteria set out in the Call
for Applications (knowledge of English language and academic merit
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Will candidates be notified if they do not meet the requirements of certain aspects of the
programme –for example, their academic records are not accepted?
Students who do not meet eligibility criteria for access to selection process according to the Call for
Applications will be notified via email at the address they provided when filling in the application form.

If I face any difficulties during the application process; whom may I approach for help?
You can contact the Admission Office staff at [email protected]

How long does the process take from application submission to arrival in Italy?
Approximately 6 months: students will have to submit a complete application by March 31, 2022; the
results of the selection process will be communicated by the end of May 2022, and arrival in Italy is
planned for end of August 2022/the first weeks of September 2022.

How will the application results be communicated?
Selected applicants will receive an email regarding the outcome of their application directly to the email
address indicated in the application form.

If I am selected, who will cover the cost of my travel?
Flight ticket and health insurance required for the visa will be provided by Luiss University

Upon arrival to Italy; would Progetto provide us with mentors and staff to orient us during our
study trip?
Yes, a team of tutors will guide students upon their arrival in Italy

Can I seek support from the UNHCR-Jordan office? If so, what kind?
Yes, you can approach the education unit at UNHCR who can support you with 1) technical issues
related to the application link, 2) further details on the post-submission-process timeline, 3) follow-up
with the embassy regarding documents and the visa, if needed, or 4) directing various queries to the
appropriate Luiss offices.
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16. Regarding the departure from my country of residence to Italy; wilI I receive legal counselling
on re-entry rules, and if so, from whom?
Yes, after the selection and before the departure time, selected students will be contacted by UNHCR
and will receive legal counselling from UNHCR’s legal staff regarding the re-entry rules stipulated by the
government of the country of residence.

Once I have arrived in Italy, can I apply for family reunification?
Upon arrival in Italy, you should apply for a residence permit for study reasons. This permit enables you
to apply for family reunification, if you meet the requirements, which include the availability of
accommodation and minimum income, among other requirements. Please take into consideration that
benefits planned in the Progetto Mediterraneo are only for you as student and no support is planned f
or any other family members who may come to Italy;

What happens after I complete my studies (5 years)?
After graduation, you can:
• Return to your country of first asylum;
• Request the conversion of the residence permit from study to a permit for “awaiting
employment”. The residence permit for awaiting employment is not usually renewable. If you are
successful in finding a job you can then apply for a residence permit for subordinate work;
• Request the conversion of the residence permit from study to work purposes if you have a regular
job;
• Request the renewal of the residence permit for study if you have the possibility to continue your
academic career with a Specialization or a PhD, for the overall duration of the course. In this case,
the permit has a duration of one year, and is renewable.
Please consider that the possibility to renew/convert the residence permit depends also on the
duration/validity of your travel document/national passport.
Please remember that at any time during your stay in Italy, it is possible to apply for international
protection in the event you cannot return to your country of origin for fear of being persecuted or for the
risk of suffering serious harm.
What is an ‘official school(s) in that foreign country’s education system’? Does this include UNadministered schools?
In order to be able to enrol in Italian Universities, Ministerial regulations require that the secondary
school of origin is qualified to award diplomas and recognized by the local Ministry of Education. You
may find more info on the eligibility of diplomas at the following page:
https://www.luiss.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/criteria-bachelor-cycle-degre
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How does Luiss recognise academic certificates from multiple countries? What specifically
would be required to show completion of High School, and what about variations in national
systems? Is proof of completion of primary school still required if I have a high school
graduation certificate from my home country?
For your application we will need your most updated school records. In case of admittance, we will need
you to present your secondary school diploma to the Italian Embassy in order to obtain a Declaration of
Value on your diploma. This document will need to confirm the eligibility of your qualification for access
to Italian Higher Education.

Can applicants who already have a bachelor’s degree be considered for this opportunity, and
permitted to earn a second bachelor’s degree?
No, only candidates who have obtained a secondary school certificate or diploma eligible for access to
Italian Bachelor’s Degrees achieved not earlier than 2019 or are going to graduate with a secondary
school diploma by no later than June 2022 are eligible to apply.

Can we travel to Italy with our family members/dependents?
No, the visa is only issued for the scholarship recipient.