Foreigners Subject to Deportation and the Deportation Process

Deportation orders are applicable to individuals who have committed specific crimes or pose a threat to public order and security. These categories include:

Foreigners sentenced to imprisonment for committed crimes are evaluated for deportation after conditional release. Those who are linked to terrorist or criminal organizations, including leaders, members, or supporters, can be deported (YUKK m.54/1-b).

Using false information or forged documents is also grounds for deportation. Individuals who provide false information or use forged documents for entry, visa, or residence permits in Turkey are subject to deportation. Similarly, foreigners who engage in illegitimate means of livelihood during their stay in Turkey are deported.

Individuals who pose a threat to public order or security are also subject to deportation. Foreigners who overstay their visa duration by more than ten days or have their visas canceled are deported as well.

Those with revoked residence permits who overstay by more than ten days without valid reasons are deported. Foreigners working without a valid work permit in Turkey also face deportation procedures.

Rejected international protection applicants and those with connections to terrorist organizations, as identified by international entities, may also be subject to deportation.

The deportation process is based on fair evaluation and protection of the rights of foreigners. Those subject to deportation can appeal the decision to the administrative court within seven days, with the help of legal representatives or lawyers. The court must finalize the appeal within fifteen days, and its decision is final. If an appeal is filed within the specified period, the deportation process is suspended until the court reaches a decision.