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
Can they force me to pay a fine for overstaying for 10 years if I haven’t got any money?
What is the worst thing can they do to me when I try to exit the country to go back home to England
Dear Samuel,
You can not be forced to pay the fine but if you refuse to pay it, you might be banned to enter Turkey for up to five years.
Kind Regards
Can you get arrested or put in prison for overstaying for years ? Or just leave the country?
Dear Lauren,
No, you must pay a penalty at the airport but if for some reason you can not pay it, you would be banned to re-enter Turkey for up to five years.
Kind Regards
Hi,
My touristic visa has been expire 4 days ago.. I want to live in turkey for 2 more months.. I am from Pakistan.. Can you please tell me that how much i have to pay fine for overstaying 60 days in turkey and what are the consequences of this..
thanks
Dear Sir,
The calculation of the overstaying period will be done by officer at the Customs on your departure day. The fee depends on the country of origin of foreigner and duration of staying, for 60 days of overstaying it will not exceed 500 – 700 TL.
Thank you,
ExpatGuideTurkey team.
I want to leave turkey but I have overstayed for 6 and half years
When I go to the airport where do I go and how long will it take there I am 18 and will be traveling with my mother and we are scared and worried
Dear Ms. Aylan,
Thank you very much for your message.
Please be informed that administrative fine should be paid at the police room at the airport, but firstly you should go to the Passport control officer. İt will take less than 5 minutes to pay the fine. If you will not be able to pay the penalty, officer will apply a re-entry ban to Turkey for certain time.
Best regards,
ExpatGuideTurkey team.
As I have read other comments it says if you can’t pay you will be deported from the airport.
When me and my 28 year old daughter go to exit I will not be able to pay fine would they deport us back to uk together or separate?
Hello,
Thank you for your comment.
İt all depends on the circumstances at the airport but if you are travelling together and both booked tickets for the same flight, most likely you can go back to your country together as well.
Kind regards
Hi,
My touristic visa has been expire 4 days ago.. I want to live in turkey for 2 more months.. I am from Pakistan.. Can you please tell me that how much i have to pay fine for overstaying 60 days in turkey and what are the consequences of this..
thanks
Dear Sir,
The calculation of the overstaying period will be done by officer at the Customs on your departure day. The fee depends on the country of origin of foreigner and duration of staying, for 60 days of overstaying it will not exceed 500 – 700 TL.
Thank you,
ExpatGuideTurkey team
Hello! I just applied for my new ikamet and an appointment is after 3 and a half months? My visa expired. I would really need to leave Turkey for few days next month.. Is there any option how I can leave the country and come back without being banned at the airport? Can I provide a letter with a serious reason to Vatan office? Is there any travel permit I can get?
Hello,
Thank you for you comment.
İf your visa has been already expired we would not recommend you to leave Turkey before your residence permit appointment. You would be oblıgated to pay the fine at the aiport and your residence permit apliccation would not be valid anymore as your travel informations would change according to another arrival date in your passport. You can try to get earlier appointment at immigration office but unfortunately the chance it is going to be accepted are really low.
Kind regards
When i go bodrum airport to exit after overstay. Will they deport me straight away from there or will they hold me there and how long would it take for the deportation decision bec my booked flight
Hello,
Thank you for your comment.
First of all, if you pay the fine for overstaying your visa at the airport there will be no need to deport you.
İf, for some reason, you will refuse to pay, the deportation process takes place at the airport and does not last long so you will be able to go back to your country the same day.
Kind regards
When I go to the airport to exit as I might not be able to pay the fine will they deport me from the airport?
And how long will it take for the deportation decisions there?
Hi I have overstayed for 7 years.
I want to return to the uk
What will happen to me if I try to leave as I am worried they will arrest or detain me
I am really worried as it been on my mind for years. Thanks in adVance
Hello,
Thank you for your comment.
The final decision on the amount of the penalty at the airport is made by the officer. It should be about 7000TL. If you do not pay the penalty, you will be deported and you will be banned from entering Turkey for 5 years.
Kind Regards