Entry ban lifting application
Entry ban lifting application: your document list
Choose the reason for the ban, your family ties in Turkey and the status of any administrative fine. The documents usually required are listed.
General list; the Presidency of Migration Management decides. No particular outcome is promised.
Entry ban lifting application in Turkey: documents, process and the authority’s reply
Entry ban lifting application in Turkey is made to the Presidency of Migration Management under Article 9(6) of Law No. 6458 on Foreigners and International Protection. The authority may lift the entry ban, or allow entry for a set period without lifting it. The decision is discretionary: the reason for the ban, payment of administrative fines, family ties in Turkey and the need for the trip are assessed. If the authority does not reply within 30 days, the application is deemed refused and the route to the administrative court opens.
Legal basis of an entry ban lifting application
Article 9 of Law No. 6458 is the basis both for imposing an entry ban and for the power of the Presidency of Migration Management to lift it. As a rule, an entry ban lasts up to 5 years; where there is a serious threat to public order or public security, it can be extended by up to 10 more years. An administrative application is the way to shorten this period or to enter Turkey for a set period while the ban continues.
The application has no deadline and can be made at any time during the ban. It can be renewed when circumstances change, for example after a marriage, the birth of a child or a new investment.
What is taken into account?
- A spouse or child who is a Turkish citizen or holds a residence permit in Turkey.
- All administrative fines and costs have been paid.
- Voluntary departure and a short period of violation.
- The need for the trip: medical treatment, studies, investment, property ownership or participation in a court case.
- No criminal record and no security record.
Documents for the application
- A reasoned petition explaining your history and the purpose of travel.
- Copies of your current and all previous passports.
- Payment documents for administrative fines and costs.
- Civil status documents (marriage, birth) with an apostille and a certified Turkish translation.
- Documents on work, property, studies, treatment or court cases in Turkey.
- A notarised power of attorney if a lawyer handles the application; see power of attorney from abroad.
The process in four steps
Find out the code and term
The type of code, its end date and any unpaid fine are confirmed from official records.
Prepare the documents
Family, financial and other evidence is prepared with sworn translations.
File the application
The application is filed with the Presidency of Migration Management or a provincial migration office; note the registration number.
Follow the reply
The written reply is monitored; if refused, the deadline for a lawsuit is calculated.
Possible replies from the authority
- Ban lifted: the restriction code is removed from the records.
- Time-limited entry permit: the ban stays, but travel is allowed for a set period and purpose.
- Refusal or no reply within 30 days: an annulment lawsuit can be filed at the administrative court within 60 days; see administrative cases for foreigners.
Administrative application or annulment lawsuit?
If 60 days have not yet passed since notification of the entry ban or since you learned of it, you can also go directly to court. For security codes such as G-87, the court route is often more decisive; see entry ban codes G87 and V87. For the steps after the ban is lifted or an entry permit is granted, see visa after entry ban.
Entry ban lifting application: frequently asked questions
How long does an entry ban lifting application take?
There is no fixed period; if the authority does not reply within 30 days, the application is deemed refused and a lawsuit can be filed within 60 days.
Does marriage to a Turkish citizen lift the entry ban?
Not automatically; however, family ties are an important criterion in assessing the application.
Can the application be made from abroad?
Yes. A lawyer in Turkey can file it with a notarised power of attorney.
What if I do not pay the administrative fine?
An unpaid fine can prevent entry even after the ban has expired.
What if the application is refused?
After a refusal or 30 days without a reply, an annulment lawsuit can be filed at the administrative court within 60 days.
This guide is based on the official legislation of the Republic of Türkiye and was last updated on .
This page provides general information and is not a substitute for legal advice on a specific case. No particular outcome of any application or proceeding is promised.
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