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Critical — read carefullyWho is subject to a deportation order (sınır dışı etme kararı) under Turkish law?
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1The answer
Under Law 6458 Art. 54(1), eleven categories receive a deportation order, including (most relevant to students/residents):
- Those with criminal convictions where deportation is ordered (5237 Sayılı Kanun Art. 59).
- Terror-organisation members/supporters or organised-crime members.
- Those who used false documents or false information in entry/visa/ikamet applications.
- Those earning a living through unlawful means.
- Those threatening public order, security, or health.
- Those who overstay their visa or visa-exemption by more than 10 days, or whose visa is cancelled.
- Those whose ikamet permits are cancelled.
- Those who overstay their expired ikamet by more than 10 days without an acceptable reason.
- Those working without a work permit.
- Those who violated legal entry/exit rules (or attempted to).
- Those who entered Türkiye despite an existing entry ban.
- Failed international protection applicants with no other right to stay.
- Those whose ikamet renewal was refused and didn't leave within 10 days.
- (Added 2016) Those linked to internationally-designated terror organisations.
2Receipts
RESMÎ
Source
Resmî Gazete — Law 6458 Art. 54(1)
Last verified: 2026-06-03 · Re-check due: 2026-12-03 (6 months)
4Watch-outs
Watch out
- Note how many categories involve 10-day windows for overstays. The 10-day buffer is short — don't rely on it.
- Working without a work permit triggers deportation EVEN IF you hold a valid ikamet for other purposes.
- "False information in applications" includes innocent-looking misstatements — be precise on every form.
5Next step
What to do
If any of these categories could apply to you, consult a Turkish immigration lawyer BEFORE the situation reaches a deportation decision.
6Office to call
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7Hear from someone who's done this
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