Employability (EMP)
The European Union–funded “Promoting a Sustainable and Socially Inclusive Labour Market Integration (Employability)” project aims to increase the registered employment of Syrians under Temporary Protection (SuTPs), individuals under International Protection (IP beneficiaries), and Turkish citizens, and to strengthen the integration process in Türkiye.
As one of the key components of the Project, support will be provided to eligible employers through social security premium contributions and, where applicable, work permit fee coverage, with the objective of promoting formal employment. Through this support scheme, IOM seeks to facilitate an enabling environment for the employment of skilled SuTPs, IP beneficiaries, and members of the host community. The incentives offered to employers aim to encourage these target groups to actively contribute to inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
Application Details
Open Calls
EMP
City
Gaziantep
District
All
Opening Date
1/12/2025
Closing Date
31/12/2025
EMP
City
İstanbul
District
All
Opening Date
1/12/2025
Closing Date
31/12/2025
EMP
City
Ankara
District
All
Opening Date
1/12/2025
Closing Date
31/12/2025
EMP
City
Kahramanmaraş
District
All
Opening Date
1/12/2025
Closing Date
31/12/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Can existing employees be rehired under this scheme?
No, to be eligible, the recruitment must be for new employees. Newly hired employees must not havebeen insured with the same employer in the one (1) month before the application date.
Can we apply for less than 20 workers?
Yes, enterprises can apply to recruit a minimum of two (2) employees—one (1) SuTPs or PuIPs and one(1)Turkish citizen—and a maximum of forty (40) employees, with at least half of the employees beingSuTPs or PUIPs.
Can new employees be from a different province?
For SuTPs, a work permit or a work permit exemption form is required for formal employment. Itis possible to apply for a work permit in a province different from the one in which the employee isregistered. Along with the work permit, a travel permit and a referral document may also be obtained.Support under this project cannot be used to change a SuTP’s registration province.
If my business operates in more than one province, can I apply for the Project support for eachlocation?
Yes, if your business has official branches in one or more provinces within the project’s target cities, youcan also apply for support for these branches.
Is the project open to businesses across all industries, or does it prioritize specific sectors?
Yes, while the project is open to businesses across all industries, priority is given to sectors that identifiedas priority areas under the project’s labour market assessment (pls see the table in page 4).
Can newly established businesses (less than one year) apply to the Project?
No, newly established businesses that have been operating for less than one year are not eligible toapply for the Project. To qualify for support, your business must have been actively operating for at leastone year. This ensures that the program supports businesses with an established presence and a proventrack record of stability and activity. If your business is less than one year old, you will need to wait untilit meets this criterion before applying.
How old can the documents be when submitted during the application process?
All documents submitted during the application process must be no older than six months fromthe application date. Documents older than six months will not be accepted. Submitting outdateddocuments may result in the rejection of your application, requiring you to provide updated versions.Ensuring that your documents are current and valid is important to avoid any delays or rejections duringthe application review process. Please double-check the dates on all documents before submitting themto make sure they comply with this requirement.