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
Hello,
I’m an Italian citizen married to a Turkish citizen. I’ve been leaving in Turkey for almost 2 years and I have a work permit, a registered address and a private insurance. The problem is that my work permit expired on 9/01/2021 and for several reasons I was late with the application for the Aile Oturma Izni which I did on 02/02. In the meantime, I’m still hired by the company (which is my husband’s family company). Will this be a problem? Is there a risk that I will be sent out from Turkey even if I’m married to a Turkish citizen? In case they will reject my application, am I allowed to apply for a different resident permit in order to live and work in Turkey?
Thanks in advance for your reply.
hello! I’m a architecture student in Istanbul. I really forgot to renew my ikamat and overstayed here for 3 months. I would like to know if i have to leave the country and come back or if i could paid the fine and continue staying without leaving the country. And i’m from Myanmar, i would like to know how much is the fine for this country. Thank you in advance.
Привет!
В течение 90 дней, есть ли необходимость регистрироваться в каких-либо органах? Или приехала и могу свободно ходить 90 дней? А потом когда подавать на ВНЖ , по истечению 90дней или можно заранее?
Спасибо за ответ!
Hello!
I am currently in Turkey (Antalya) and I have 2 more weeks before it comes to 90 days of staying here. I am about to apply for ikamet but i worry if my appointment/randevu will be scheduled for later period and I will overstay my visa. So, in case I overstay while waiting for appointment, will I get any problems? And the second question is – am I allowed to stay in Turkey while waiting for ikamet even if I overstay while waiting?
Thanks a lot in advance,
Marina
Hello i have overstayed my ikamet ( i have a second time extension ) for 37 days after its expire date. I am Italian and how much will i need to pay for the overstay fine at airport upon leaving? also for how long i will be banned from turkey? can i re apply for a ‘brand new ikamet ‘ when i’ll back please ? thanks
Hi there, we are planning to spend 5 months on tourist visa in Turkey. I am aware that we can stay up to 90 days on that visa. And honestly don’t want to deal with short term residence permit application. I rather pay the fine upon my departure. So my question is if we pay the fine, can we avoid the ban for our future visits to Turkey? Thanks.
Hello
Am in Turkey since nov 5 I want to apply for ikammat but at this time I can’t still my 90 days visa not finish if I cross another country ad comeback to turkey again should they give 3 months again or no
I don’t need to apply visa I can enter normal stamp in airport
I am processing my residence permit but maybe, I fear that my permit will take too long, what happens if I leave the country before the permit is, will I be banned from entering?
Hello, I’m from libya and my visa expired on the 4th of December 2020 and I’ve been here since then i would like to know how much would i have to pay as a fee
Hello!
I just had 1 question. If you pay the fine for overstaying (when you’re leaving Turkey at the airport) then you do not receive an entry ban?
I am an EU citizen and I cannot spend time to collect documents needed for a residence permit. I went to the office with everything they had asked for, only to come out with a list of more things that were needed. So, I decided that I would rather pay the fine for overstaying than spend my time on this, as I am here for medical reasons, not to go from office to office chasing documents.
However, it is important to me that I do not receive an entry ban!
Thanks!