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.)
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| 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 came to Istanbul with tourist visa to do an exam here, my allowed duration of stay is only one month ( during 3 months period) .
Before my visa expired, I applied for short term residence permit and got appointment on May.
Actually, I am planning to travel back to my country before this appointment date because I only need until the end of April to do some exams and go home.
I know that I have to pay penalty in the airport if I did not reach my appointment ,
1- how much the expected amount of this penalty ( the expected duration of over stay is around 50 days) , is it around 120 or 150 TL ??
2- If I paid this penalty at the Air port and went home, what are the future consequences if I want to come to Turkey again in the future ?
Thank you very much
Dear Mr Adnan,
The best advice we can give is to stay until the appointment and get your residency permit and then go to your home country.
Unfortunately we cannot calculate your penalty it will be calculated at your exit at the customs.
If you are planning to re-enter Turkey you must pay your penalty at your exit, otherwise you will not be able to get a new Visa. If you pay the penalty you will be able to get a new Visa. However at your second enter in Turkey you might be required to apply for a residency permit, which you should apply within 10 days of your arrival.
Best Regards,
ExpatGuideTurkey Team.
Hey dear
First of all I would like to thank you for your help,
I have a question please, I overstayed in Turkey for 20 days after my residence permit expired and I have to go back to my country Algeria and comeback again and my question is can I be banned to enter to Turkey again and also I am going to take some documents with me to apply for work permit from Algeria in the Turkish Embassy.
Thank you so much
Dear Mr Mohammed,
As long as you pay the penalty when you exit Turkey you will be able to re-enter Turkey. However the second time you enter Turkey you might be required to apply for a residency permit within 10 days.
If you will apply for a work permit from abroad, as long as you pay the penalty t your exit you shouldn’t have any problem.
Best Regards,
ExpatGuideTurkey Team,
Please i came to turkey 3 year ago with tourist visa and the I didn’t do residence paper..bt am married with a Turkish woman now and when I was doing my family residence paper..they asked me to go my country and come back before they can give me…so am asking if I go how long will it take me to come back and is there any thing I should know please help me
Dear Mr Randy,
Since you are overstaying in Turkey the only possibility for you is to go back in your home country and get a Visa from there. You should also pay the penalty at your exit of Turkey.
You can come back to Turkey as soon as you get a Visa. Once you get a Visa you can apply for a Residency Permit in Turkey.
I should lso state that since you overstayed for 3 years your penalty might be expensive.
Best Regards,
ExpatGuideTurkey Team.
hello i overstayed 11 months and they blocked me for 1 year from turkey now i asked counsolate what i may do and they gave me a process to unblock myself through invitation lettre but i dont know how many chanches i have to get it. what do u think? how can u advice me thanks a lot
Dear Mrs İlaria,
In order to get a more accurate answer concerning your case you should check with the nearest Turkish consulate to you. We cannot say anything about the possibility for you to get a Visa since these procedures are undertaken by the consulate. Our best advice for you would be to get in touch with the consulate.
Best Regards,
ExpatGuideTurkey Team.
hello,
Can you answear me to one quastıon please? I get married with one turkish citizen here in Turkey and I want to apply for residence permit because i have turistic visa in this momentand soon this will expire. My question is what form i should complete? family one or for short term?
thank you very much.
Dear Mrs Elena,
If you are legally married with a Turkish citizen you can apply for a Family Residency Permit. This applcation would be easier and faster for you.
Our company offer Residency Permit consultancy services. We can make the application in your name if youw wish.
Best Regards,
ExpatGuideTurkey Team
Hi
I have an entry ban for 6 months 5 month of which has passed. At the same time, I got my work visa from Turkish Embassy in Tehran. Can I enter Turkey before the end of six month ban with visa in my hand?
all the best
Saeid
Dear Mr Said,
If you received the work Visa stamp on your passport in the Turkish Embassy you will be allowed to enter Turkey. Moreover, to get a more accurate answer about this subject you should check with the Turkish embassy in your home country.
Best Regards,
ExpatGuideTurkey Team
hello its really important my mom got 3month ban from turkey for overstaying she have a new visa from the embassy and the 3momth are passed but if thete is any way to confirm that she can enter just in case cuz they already sent her back 1 time sont want risk it she is sick and she cant do the 6hours waiting
Dear Mr Victor,
Under normal circumstances Visa are only granted when ban are lifted or any other reason of inadmissibility have ended.
However in order to get a more accurate answer of your status you should check with the Turkish Consulate or Embassy at your home Country. You will be able to get the clearest answer and more information from there.
Best Regards,
ExpatGuideTurkey Team
i over stayed and i’m back in one week, the offficers gave me a paper in the airport to apply for residence permit again within 10 days , in the website of the ministry , what are the steps that i should follow ? I FOUND tow links , I LODHGEI AN APPLICATION FOR RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR THE FIRST TIME or I LODGE A TRANSFER APPLICATION FOR RESIDENCE PERMIT ? which one please help ! thank you !
Dear Sir/Madam,
In order to apply for the residency permit you must fullfil some requirement we already listed on our website. You can find more information on our webpage concerning residence permit.
We are assuming it is your first residency in Turkey, this is why we are advicing you to apply for a short term residency permit.
Best Regards,
ExpatGuideTurkey
hello
i had tomer kurs residence permit which i got it from ankara. then i moved to istanbul 3 month ago. due to some issues i didnt inform that i have changed my address. what should i do? do i have to pay huge penalty? how much is it per month? is there any other consequences?
by the way my residence permit is still valid . i just didnt inform my address has changed
Dear Mrs Fateme,
Since your residency permit is still valid you won’t have any penalty to pay. According to the law, you have to inform the change of adress in the 20 days following the change of adress. Our advice would be to infor the immigration of this change in adress as it was recent.
Best Regard,
ExpatGuideTurkey Team.
Thanks for your reply. But my problem is i moved about 3 months ago. I mean 20 days is passed long time ago. 🙁 i had to inform the police long time ago and i didnt. What would be my penalty? Is there a chance of deport?
Dear Mrs Fateme,
We understand your case, and the best advice we can give is to inform the immigration as you moved just recently.
Best Regards,
ExpatGuideTurkey Team
Hi,
I am a student student here in Turkey for 2yrs now. My ikamet expires on the 4th of March, I have started the application but I have not chosen a date for my interview because passport was renewed and I am suppose to receive it by mail. However, I am not sure about the arrival date. How long do I have to wait without penalty after my resident permit expires? What do I do in the eventuality?
Dear Sir/Madam,
In the past you had 10 days after the expiration of your residency permit to re-apply. However new legislation have changed this and because of these changes you have to apply before the expiration of you current residency permit. Our advice would be to go to the immigration office and check with them what you can do about your case.
We advice you to do it urgently to not be in an overstayed status.
Best Regards,
ExpatGuideTurkey Team.