Every year, millions of foreigners visit Turkey for tourism, business, or personal reasons. However, many are unaware that even minor violations of migration rules can lead not only to fines but also to deportation and entry bans.

Under Turkish law, if a violation is detected or a deportation decision is made, a restriction code is assigned to the individual. The key categories include:

📌 Group V – Migration Status Violations

These codes are typically related to documents and compliance with residence regulations:

  • V-69 – Residence permit cancelled.

  • V-70 – Sham marriage detected (solely for obtaining a residence permit or citizenship).

  • V-71 – Failure to update address in time or providing false information.

  • V-88 – Work permit cancelled.

  • V-137 – Granted a period for voluntary departure from Turkey without forced deportation.

⚖️ Group Ç – Overstaying and Visa Violations

If a person exceeds the allowed stay under a visa, visa-free regime, residence permit, or work permit, entry ban codes are assigned:

  • Ç-101 – 3-month entry ban

  • Ç-102 – 6-month entry ban

  • Ç-103 – 1-year entry ban

  • Ç-104 – 2-year entry ban

  • Ç-105 – Up to 5-year entry ban

This group also includes specific violations and unpaid fines:

  • Ç-117 – Illegal employment.

  • Ç-118 – Residence permit cancelled.

  • Ç-119 – Failure to pay fines for illegal employment.

  • Ç-120 – Failure to pay fines for visa or migration violations.

🚫 Group G – Serious Offenses

These codes are assigned for violations of criminal law or threats to public safety:

  • G-34 – Use of forged documents.

  • G-42 – Drug-related crimes.

  • G-65 – Theft.

  • G-66 – Robbery and extortion.

  • G-67 – Fraud.

  • G-78 – Contagious diseases posing a threat to public health.

❗ Can Deportation Be Appealed?

Yes. If you consider the decision illegal or unjustified, Turkish legislation allows you to appeal it in court.

If you are facing deportation, a residence permit denial, an entry ban, or have been assigned a restriction code, it is recommended to consult experienced migration lawyers to legally protect your interests.