The Problem
You have been detained for working illegally, overstaying your visa, or being involved in a legal dispute. Now, the authorities tell you that a "Deportation Decision" (Sınır Dışı Etme Kararı) has been issued against you. You are being moved to a Repatriation Center (Geri Gönderme Merkezi), and you are terrified about when and how you will be sent away.
How the Law Works in Turkey
Deportation is a formal administrative process managed by the Directorate of Migration Management (Göç İdaresi). Once a decision is made, you are legally held in a Repatriation Center for up to 6 months (expandable to 12). However, Turkish law gives you a critical 7-day window to file an appeal in the Administrative Court to stop the deportation. Filing this lawsuit automatically halts the deportation until the court makes a final decision.
What the Tourist Should Do
The moment you are notified of a deportation decision, ask for the "Notification Form" (Tebliğ Formu). Do not sign the "Voluntary Return Form" (Gönüllü Geri Dönüş Formu) if you do not want to leave immediately, as signing this waives your right to appeal. Immediately call a lawyer to file a "Stay of Execution" (Yürütmeyi Durdurma) case in the administrative court within those 7 days.
The Risks
If you do not file a lawsuit within 7 days, the government can legally deport you at any moment. Once deported, you will receive a permanent or long-term entry ban (typically 5 to 10 years). While in the Repatriation Center, you have limited access to the outside world, making it very difficult to organize your legal defense if you wait too long.
LetFix Solution
Deportation is not instant; it is a legal fight. We provide emergency legal intervention at Repatriation Centers across Turkey to file the necessary lawsuits, stop the deportation process, and fight to regain your legal status.
