What is Deportation (Entry Ban)?

Deportation, also known as an entry ban, involves sending a foreigner to their home country or a third country following a deportation decision and prohibiting their re-entry into Turkey for a certain period. According to the Law on Foreigners and International Protection (Law No. 6458), the entry ban can last up to 5 years. If the foreigner poses a threat to public security or public health, the ban may be extended by another 5 years, totaling up to 10 years.

The deportation order, along with its legal justification, is communicated to the foreigner, their legal representative, or attorney. Foreigners can check their entry ban status at Turkish border gates or through Turkish consulates in their home country.

Deportation is typically ordered in the following situations:

1. Criminal Offenses Under Turkish Penal Code

   • Foreigners who receive a prison sentence of 2 years or more are deported and subject to an entry ban.

2. Association with Terrorist or Criminal Organizations

   • Foreigners linked to terrorist or criminal organizations are deported.

3. False Information or Forged Documents

   • Those using forged documents or providing false information in visa or residence permit applications are deported.

4. Unauthorized Employment

   • Foreigners working without a work permit are deported and banned from re-entry.

5. Threat to Public Security or Health

   • Foreigners posing a threat to public security or health are deported and banned from re-entry.

6. Visa or Residence Permit Violations

   • Deportation orders are issued for those violating visa or residence permit rules.

7. Illegal Entry or Exit

   • Foreigners who enter or exit Turkey illegally are deported and receive an entry ban.

8. Violation of a Previous Entry Ban

   • Those who attempt to enter Turkey despite a previous entry ban are deported again with an additional entry ban.

Foreigners have the right to appeal a deportation order within 7 days at the administrative court. The appeal process suspends the deportation proceedings. In special cases, the entry ban can be lifted:

• Acceptance of international protection applications,
• Victims of human trafficking,
• Special status requests due to health issues.