Deport is the state of a foreign person whose deportation decision has been made, of which he is a national, or sent to a third country and prohibited from entering Turkey for a certain period of time. The ban on entry to Turkey is imposed for a maximum of 5 years, but if the foreigner in question threatens public safety and health, the entry ban can be extended for another 5 years.
The foreigner or his/her legal representative or his/her representative, about whom a deportation decision has been taken, shall be notified of the deportation decision together with the legal grounds.
A foreign national can find out whether there is a ban on entry to Turkey at the border gate or by applying to the foreign representative of the Republic of Turkey in his country.
HOW TO OBJECT TO THE DEPORT DECISION?
The deportation decision for foreigners is made by the governor’s office or the provincial Immigration Administration, and is notified to the foreigner himself or his legal representative. Against this decision of the Governor’s Office, the foreigner himself, his legal representative or his lawyer can file an appeal to the Administrative Court within 15 days. If an application is made to the court, the foreigner cannot be deported until the case is concluded. However, even if an appeal is made to the Administrative Court, the foreigner can be deported for the foreigners who have been deported for one of the following reasons.
- In cases where the foreigner is a terrorist and/or criminal organization manager, member or supporter;
-In cases where the foreigner poses a danger to public security or public health;
Foreigners who are found to be related to organizations or persons defined as terrorist organizations by international organizations.
