Update : 03.09.2015 Overstaying in Turkey might occur in three possible ways; A foreign national, might overstay a visa; or might breach the 90 in 180 days rule during his/her stay in Turkey, or might continue to stay in Turkey without renewing his/her residence permit after its expiry period.
| 90 in any 180 Days Rule In compliance with the Decision of the Council of Ministers dated 10.10.2011, No: 2011/2306, starting from 01 February 2012, total duration of stay of foreigners who visit Turkey as tourists cannot exceed 90 days in any 180 days period. Foreigners, who are intending to stay in Turkey longer than mentioned period (90 days in 180 days period), are required to apply for residence permit. |
An overstayer, in all mentioned circumstances, will be subject to administrative fine and as well as might be barred to re-enter Turkey lawfully for a fixed term.
ADMINISTRATIVE FINES
In case of overstaying tourist visa (or breaching 90/180 days rule) or exceeding validity period of residence permit, foreigners will be subject to administrative fines. According to Law on Duties no: 492 section 6, failing to apply for residence permit or failing to renew the existing one, does not prevent collection of the fees for overstayed period. Administrative fine may vary according to the nationality of the foreigner. This fee is calculated on the basis of double amount of existing permit fee charges. In addition to the permit fees, if applicable, administrative fine may include residence permit card fee and single entry visa fee. (For details permit fees page.)
| LIST A | LIST B | LIST C | LIST D | LIST E | ||
| 2015 RESIDENCE PERMIT FEES | OTHER COUNTRIES | AlbaniaPhilippinesIsraelJapanCambodiaMacedoniaMaliOmanTajikistan | BelgiumBelarusAlgeriaSpainKuwaitJordanLuxemb.MaltaSingaporeTaiwan | EthiopiaSouth KoreaHong KongMicronesiaRussia | MoroccoIvory CoastIraqMontenegroEgyptTunisia | SerbiaFijiNorwayChileK. Marino |
| DAILY FEES | 1 $ | 0.5 $ | 0.4 $ | 0.3 $ | 0.2 $ | 13,30 TL |
| MINIMUM MAXIMUM | 10-25 $ | 5-14 $ | 4-9 $ | 3-7 $ | 2-5 $ | 24,80-126,70 TL |
| FIRST MONTH | 25 $ | 14 $ | 9 $ | 7 $ | 5 $ | 126,70 TL |
| REMAINING MONTHS | 5 $ | 3.5 $ | 2.5 $ | 1.5 $ | 0.5 $ | 84,20TL |
RE – ENTRY BAN FOR OVERSTAYING IN TURKEY
An entry ban is imposed to the foreign nationals who are staying in Turkey illegally when they don’t have valid visa or a valid residence permit.
In case of an overstay of less than 10 days, no entry ban will be imposed. Moreover “entry ban order will not be issued against the foreigners who exceed the duration of visa, visa exemption or residence permit for more than ten days and arrive at the border gates to exit before a removal decision is taken against them. However, the foreigners who violate the mentioned durations of visa, visa exemption, work permit or residence permit will pay a fine.” (For more information you may consult to the Ministry of Interior Directorate General of Migraion Management –Frequently Asked Questions about Foreigners.)
The Length of ban is approximately corresponds to the length of overstayed period. Notification about the entry ban period and the administrative fine is issued at the border gates. In case of failing to pay imposed administrative fine, a foreign national might be barred to enter Turkey for five years period.
Maximum duration of an entry ban to Turkey is five years. “The entry ban to Turkey for foreigners whose visa or residence permit has expired and who has applied to the governorates to exit from Turkey before their situation is established by the competent authorities upon which a removal decision has been taken, shall not exceed one year.” (Art.9/4 Law no 6458 on Foreigners and International Protection)
Entry ban might be lifted in case the overstayed person applies to the Turkish missions abroad for the relevant type of visa. Applications are forwarded to the Turkish Ministry of Interior for approval and the visa can be issued upon the affirmative instructions of the Ministry.
RELATED LEGISLATION
- For Entry Ban, you may consult to Articles 9 and 10, for new deportation rules you may consult to the second part (section 4) of the Law no.6458.
- For the interpretation of the Law no.6458,you may consult to the official page of Directorate General of the Migration Management. Frequently Asked Questions about Foreigner
Hi, I’m from endonezya. I come to turkey with tourist visa for 30 days. And until now i’m overstay 54 days. I wanna asking how much i need pay for 54 days at airport? And if i can pay for this overstay. They will banned me or no? Thankyou so much.
Hello,
Thank you for your comment.
Penalty is payable at the airport in cash. The amount of the penalty depends on the officer on the border. If you do not pay the penalty, you will not be allowed to enter Turkey.
Kind Regards
Hi
I am overstayed for more than 6 months, can i apply for resident permit without making re-entry ?
Thank you ..
Hello,
Thank you for your comment.
Unfortunately, you have to leave the country and then buy a new visa and enter again. On the border you will have to pay a penalty for exceeding the visa. The amount of the penalty is determined by the officer at the border and is payable in cash.
Kind Regards
Hi can I ask the procedures what to do.i go before here in Turkey with the entry of transit visa and I overstayed for 2 years already. I have a daughter who is a kimlik holder but we are not married with my Turkish boyfriend. What possible should I do. I am from Philippines thank you. I need some advice.
Hello,
Thank you for your comment.
The only way is to leave the country and come back on new visa. Otherwise, you will not be able to get a residence permit. Once you get new visa and come to Turkey we will be glad to assist you with the residence permit procedure.
Kind rigards
hello sir
i have some seriouse problem regarding staying in turkey, my residence permit was expired at march 2015 and until now im still in ankara turkey, i want to go for exit and come back but i have no idea if im allowed to come back here in turkey
Hi,
Thank you for your comment.
To apply for a residence permit you need a valid visa.
When leaving Turkey, you will have to pay a penalty in cash at the airport.
Kind Regards
Hello,
I have an aiesec visa that ends in 4 febarary 2018 and I have 45 days for duration of stay so I want to ask does it count from the day I enter turkey
I mean I have entered in 9 January 2018 can I stay till 21st of February without any penelaty or should I get a residence permission for the extra days from 4 to 21/2
That’s all bec my project didn’t start on time & was postponed
Hi Mayar,
Thank you for your comment.
You must apply for a residence permit or pay a fine at the airport for exceeding the visa.
Kind Regards
Hi, I don’t seem to know how the table works. let say one overstay for 5 months and the person is from “other countries” category. Would it be $25+4*$5?.
i overstayed the limit as I didn’t know that the limit to stay in Turkey is 90 days within six months.
On the 8th of November 2017, I was scheduled to travel to Istanbul Turkey. Upon my arrival to Istanbul, i was banned from entry and was forced to return back to beirut. I was also advised to consult with the Turkish Embassy in Beirut. Today morning I went to the turkish embassy and i was advised that my name was banned from entering Turkey.
I spoke to the representative at the embassy and explained to him that I’ve traveled to Turkey several times this year. On the 30th of July 2017 as I was returning to beirut I had to pay an extra fee, and i couldn’t understand the reason as the officer was talking in Turkish and did not know how to speak English. The same issue occured again on the 10th of october 2017. To note that I had previously applied for a residential permit in Turkey to which i have an appointment on the 29th of November 2017. The officer at the embassy then explained to me that I had crossed the limit of stay in Turkey which is 90 days within six months.
so in this case what should i do. till now no answer from the ambassy. note that i am lebanese and was no need a visas to enter to istanbul. and i opened a company in istanbul 6 months ago.
Dear Mr. Jean,
Thank you for your comment.
If you have a company in Turkey, you must contact the embassy and present your situation to them. Try it until you get the information. Unfortunately, we can not do anything in this situation. Good luck.
Kind Regards
dear sir
i am lebanese
if i have a residency registered in antalya
i cannot go to istanbul without a permit from antalya police?
Thank you for your comment.
If you have a residence permit, you can go to Istanbul from Antalya. You don’t need any permission.
Kind Regards
thanks for your reply
the police stopped me and told me that i need a permission from the police station of antalya and i am illegal and he wanted to take me to police station
Hello,
My sister is currently in Istanbul on a 90-day tourist visa and has already requested an appointment to apply for a residence permit (she is waiting for the day/time to be announced). However, given that she was told that it might take up to three months for her to get an appointment, it is likely that her visa will expire before the appointment date. If this is the case, can she remain in Turkey without penalty since she has already requested permanent residency, or will she have to leave the country and re-enter in order to attend the appointment? Any guidance you could provide in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Best regards,
Kevin
Hi,
Thank you for your comment.
Your sister can be legally resident in Turkey even if her visa ends – of course if she applied for a residence permit. You can not leave the country during the waiting period. If you leave the country the whole process will have to start from the beginning – visa, applying for a residence permit etc.
Kind Regards
HI ,
I have dual citizenship. In one passport I had a Montage visa I used. I used 90 working days. Visa was issued in September 2017. My question is if I can get Montage a visa on another passport, because as I said, I have dual citizenship?
Best regards
Nik
Hello,
Thank you for your comment.
Unfortunately, this is not possible. You have two citizenships but you are still the same person.
Kind Regards