Visa after entry ban
Visa after entry ban: are you ready to travel?
Choose the status of the ban, the administrative fine and your passport. The steps to take before travelling are listed.
Visa exemptions and border rules can change; check official information before you travel.
Visa after entry ban in Turkey: conditions for entering again
Visa after entry ban is possible once the ban has expired, once the Presidency of Migration Management has lifted it, or once it has allowed entry for a set period. The end of the ban term does not mean entry is automatically possible: unpaid administrative fines, security codes with no fixed term and codes such as N-82 that require prior permission can prevent a visa from being issued or block entry at the border. Citizens of visa-exempt countries usually do not need a visa for short trips, but their records are still checked at the border gate.
Visa after entry ban: when is it possible?
- The ban has expired: for fixed-term codes such as Ç-101 to Ç-105, after the term has ended and the fines have been paid.
- The ban has been lifted: after an administrative application is accepted or a court annuls the ban.
- Time-limited entry permit: with a permit granted for a set period and purpose without lifting the ban.
How to apply for lifting is explained on the entry ban lifting application page.
The periods applied for visa or residence violations are roughly: Ç-101 up to 3 months, Ç-102 up to 6 months, Ç-103 up to 1 year, Ç-104 up to 2 years and Ç-105 up to 5 years. The exact term depends on the length of the violation and how the person left the country.
Common obstacles to a visa
- An unpaid administrative fine for a residence or work violation.
- Security codes such as G-87 that have no fixed term.
- An N-82 or N-99 code that makes the visa subject to prior permission from the Ministry of Interior.
- Not declaring a previous ban in the visa form.
For the meaning of the codes, see entry ban codes G87 and V87.
Citizens of visa-exempt countries
Citizens of countries that Turkey exempts from visas usually do not need a visa for tourist and short business trips. A visa exemption does not, however, cancel an existing entry ban: if the code is active, entry is refused at the airport or land border. Those who want to stay longer after entering can read residence permit in Turkey.
Applying for a visa if you need one
Citizens of countries that need a visa apply at the competent Turkish consulate. It is advisable to declare previous bans and deportations correctly and to attach documents showing that the ban has been lifted or has expired. For codes requiring prior permission, the consulate refers the application to Turkey for assessment; this can take longer.
Preparing before you travel again
Check the records
The code, its end date and the fine status are checked in the official records.
Pay the fines
Outstanding amounts are paid; keep the receipts and carry them when you travel.
Prepare travel documents
Document the purpose of travel, accommodation, return ticket and financial means.
If you are refused at the border
Ask in writing for the refusal document and the code shown. The date you learn of it matters because it starts the 60-day deadline for an annulment lawsuit. The next steps are explained on the Turkey entry ban removal page; to handle them from abroad you need a power of attorney from abroad.
Visa after entry ban: frequently asked questions
My ban has expired. Can I travel?
Usually yes if the fines have been paid and no other code is recorded; still, check your records before travelling.
Can I get a visa while the ban is in force?
Usually not; the ban must first be lifted or a time-limited entry permit granted.
Does getting a new passport solve the problem?
No. Records are kept with identity and biometric data.
I am from a visa-exempt country. Can I still be stopped?
Yes. A visa exemption means no visa is needed for short stays, but it does not cancel an active entry ban.
What should I do if I am refused at the border?
Ask for the refusal document and the code; the date you learn of it starts the 60-day deadline for a lawsuit.
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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