Turkey entry ban codes G87 V87: meanings and other codes

G-87 restriction code: what does it mean?

G-87 indicates that the person’s entry to Turkey has been assessed as objectionable for reasons of public security. The code is usually entered on the basis of a report by the police or another security unit and, unlike residence violation codes, often has no fixed term. People usually find out about it at the border gate or when applying for a visa.

• The reason for the code is usually not fully disclosed to the person.
• In an annulment lawsuit the court can request the documents behind the decision from the authority.
• The court reviews whether the security ground is supported by concrete facts.

What is the V-87 code?

V-87 is a code seen in practice in visa and residence procedures and is linked to a security assessment. Its exact meaning has not been published in any public official source. Before taking any step, the record held by the migration authority and the decision behind the code should therefore be checked. General comments online are no substitute for reviewing the file.

Other common restriction codes

• Ç-101 – Ç-105: visa or residence violation; entry ban of up to about 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years and 5 years respectively.
• Ç-113: illegal entry or exit, or an attempt to do so.
• Ç-114: pending judicial proceedings against the person.
• Ç-116: objection on grounds of public morals or public health.
• Ç-117: working without a work permit.
• Ç-119 and Ç-120: unpaid administrative fine for illegal work or for a visa or residence violation.
• G-82: activity, or suspicion of activity, against national security.
• N-82 and N-99: entry or visa subject to prior permission; not an absolute ban.
• V-70: sham marriage; V-71: address unknown; V-84: entry on condition of applying for a residence permit.

How to check a restriction code

1. Keep the border document

   If you were refused entry at the border, keep the refusal report you were given.

2. Request the record

   The record and code can be requested in writing from the Presidency of Migration Management or through a lawyer with a power of attorney.

3. Note the date you learned of it

   The 60-day deadline for a lawsuit starts from notification or from the date you learned of the code.

What can be done about a restriction code?

• Administrative application: under Art. 9(6) of Law No. 6458; see entry ban lifting application.
• Annulment lawsuit: at the administrative court within 60 days of notification or of learning of the code; see administrative cases for foreigners.
• Deportation order: if the code comes with a deportation order, a separate and short 7-day deadline applies; see deportation order appeal.
• Travel planning: once the term has ended or the code has been lifted, see visa after entry ban.

Three common misconceptions

• “Every code is an entry ban.” No: N-82 only requires prior permission.
• “After five years everything is deleted.” For fixed-term Ç codes, yes, if no fine is unpaid; security codes remain until they are lifted.
• “A new passport solves the problem.” Records are matched with biometric data.

Turkey entry ban codes G87 V87: frequently asked questions

Official sources

• Law No. 6458 on Foreigners and International Protection
• Presidency of Migration Management
• Turkey entry ban removal