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
Hello,
I stayed in Turkey 91 days, I was thinking I counts the days right so I can leave Turkey for few days and come back for another 90 days. But when I was in the airport, the officer informed me that I stayed 1 day more and I’m not able to come after paying the fee until 3 months pass. Mu question is how can i come back before 3 months? My engagement party is the end of March + I need to continue my Turkish classes. Just wondering what kind of othet options may help me to come back before the 3 months period.
Thank you
Hello,
As you have already used 90 days, you have to stay abroad for another 90 days in order to purchase new e-visa and be able to come back. Otherwise, you may apply for work visa from abroad and be able to come to Turkey on work permit. For work visa application, you have to find a job in Turkey. The detailed information could be found at https://www.expatguideturkey.com/work-permit-applications/
Thank you and have a good day,
ExpatGuideTurkey team
I applied for asylum in 2014 in Turkey,I said under the title of Asylum seeker until 2015 October.I got deported then back to Jordan.(Turkish immigration office paid the ticket).
I don’t know if I have a ban (Nobody told me at the airport and it doesn’t reads ban on my passport).
I like to enter Turkey now 2018 February.Should I expect a ban or how can I know before buying my ticket to Turkey?
Thanks
Dear Sharon,
Thank you for your comment.
You should contact the Turkish embassy or consulate. There you will find out if you have been banned from entering Turkey.
Kind Regards
I will receive my diploma in march and my residence permit as a student is valid until November
Does the residence permit get cancelled or something and if so how much time can i stay afterwords ???
Thanks in advance for you help
Dear Thomas,
Thank you for your comment.
If your residence permit was valid until November 2017 and you have not extended it, this means that you are currently staying illegally in Turkey. After expiration of the permit, the foreigner has 15 days to leave the country without paying a penalty. If you have exceeded these 15 days, this means that you will have to pay a fine at the airport. The penalty depends on the officer on the border. You must pay in cash. If you do not pay a penalty, you can get a ban on re-entry to Turkey.
Kind Regards
No It Is untill November 2018
hello
my residence permit will finish next month but i am planning to stay an extra 15 days then go out of the country come back after 2 weeks as a tourist
how much fine should i pay….and is there a kind of ban…..
Hi,
Thank you for your comment.
After the expiration of your residence permit, you have 15 days to leave the country. You will not have to pay any penalty.
Kind Regards
Hello,
I plan to enter Istanbul with transit visa this month and I want to know how I can apply for Turkish Residence Permit.
How many days does it take to get the residence permit? How much will it cost me to apply for it?
Thank you.
Hi,
Thank you for your comment.
The procedure for applying for residence permit is around 3 months in Istanbul. The long waiting time for a appointment day at the immigration office is caused by a large number of foreigners. If you want, we will assist you in the procedure of obtaining a residence permit. The cost of our services is 900TL.
Kind Regards
Hello
my case is like this :
i entered turkey on 28 Aug 2017 with my Jordanian passport on a 90 Days visa.
I applied for an appointment for the residency permit , got it on 29 Nov 2017
i went to the appointment and they requested extra papers from Jordan like bank account balance and a clean criminal record ( that will take 2 months to be issued from the embassy ) the criminal clean record issuance date is 5 Dec 2017 and had all the legal government stamps from Jordan and translated to English.
i got the papers today 3 Feb 2018
but I was told that I have only 30 days to get the requested papers and get back to the appointment again but it took 60 days
am I considered as an overstayed person ?
And what will be the procedure when I get back to the residency office and show them the papers and tell them that it took two months to be issued .
Thanks in advance
Hi,
Thank you for your comment.
Before submitting an application, you should know which documents you need and how long it may take to settle them.
You can go to the immigration office and ask what you have to do. You will probably have to leave Turkey.
Kind Regards
Hi,
i have one month visa and i have applied for resident permit. My appointment
date is after my visa expires that is in April. Do i have to pay fine. I am planning to stay in Turkey till the appointment date.
Hello,
Thank you for your comment.
Until your appointment day at the Immigration Office, you can stay legally in Turkey even if your visa expires.
Kind Regards
Hello!
My daughter’s residence cart is expired 4 months ago and i realize it nowadays
How can i apply for a new appointment or how can i renew it or please inform me if there is any otherway !
Hi,
Thank you for your comment.
Hello, your child can get a residence permit by making an application to re residence permit to less than 8 years old, but the age of 8 is greater to make entry and exit from Turkey and will need to contact the then residence permit, you can get clear information by calling 157.
Kind Regard
Hello,
Im allowed to stay in Turkey 180 days, 90 days at once. Next week my 3 months period will end but I’m registered to a Turkish language class since a month ago & would like to continue. What’s the best I can do to avoid any trouble? Putting in mind that I will need 3 more months only to finish my language course.
Thank you!
Hi,
Thank you for your comment.
In order to be legally resident in Turkey, you should apply for a residence permit in Turkey as soon as possible before your visa expires. If you want, we will be happy to assist you in the whole process. The cost of the heavy services is 900TL.
Kind Regards
Hello,
My resident permit validates till March 1. But i can leave Turkey only march 5 or 6th. What would you advise? how it would be cheaper- to extend my residence permit or to pay the fee at the airport? im from Lithuania by the way/
in any of the case i am afraid to get the ban as i will want to come back here in few months
Hi,
Thank you for your comment.
Within 15 days of the expiration of your residence permit, you can leave Turkey without any problems. No punishment will be imposed on you.
Kind Regards