Entry-ban (restriction) codes showing the type and basis of an entry ban are applied to foreign nationals who are barred from entering Türkiye. A code may rest on different grounds such as visa violation, unauthorised work, a deportation decision, public order or health, and each has its own duration and procedure for removal.
The first step in the process is therefore to establish which code has been entered and on what grounds. At BKT we examine the basis of your record, compare the options of applying for removal or waiting for the term to expire, and where necessary conduct the administrative application and litigation process with lawyer support.
Who is it for?
- Foreign nationals refused entry at a border crossing
- Persons who learn that there is an entry ban on their passport
- Foreign nationals against whom a record has been created for visa violation or unauthorised work
- Those wishing to enter again after a deportation decision
- Persons with family or a business in Türkiye who are barred from entry
- Employers wishing to resolve an entry bar affecting their staff
Required documents
The list below is for a typical case. Additional documents may be requested depending on your nationality, the type of application and the practice of the relevant authority; the definitive list is given to you in writing at the initial consultation.
- Passport and, if available, the processing document issued at entry
- Paperwork relating to the deportation or administrative fine decision
- Previous residence permit and work permit documents
- Documents showing family ties or commercial activity in Türkiye
- Medical reports and documents relating to any mitigating circumstances
- Sworn translation of the foreign-language documents
The process step by step
- 1
Identifying the record
The type, grounds and duration of the entry ban recorded against you are investigated.
- 2
Legal assessment
Whether the code can be lifted is assessed together with a lawyer.
- 3
Application file
Documents that address the grounds are collected and their translations completed.
- 4
Administrative application or litigation
An application is filed with the relevant authority; if necessary, recourse is had to the administrative courts.
- 5
Outcome and entry plan
The timetable for removal or for the expiry of the term is clarified, and a check is carried out before re-entry.
Common mistakes
- Attempting to enter again without knowing the type of code
- Having failed to object to the deportation decision within the deadline
- Filing the removal application with documents that do not address the grounds
- Planning entry without clearing an unpaid administrative fine
- Assuming that entry is possible with a different passport
Legal basis
The provisions of Law No. 6458 on Foreigners and International Protection concerning entry into Türkiye
Legislation and administrative practice may change. The information on this page is for general guidance only; an assessment specific to your case requires a consultation.