Turkey Deport Process for German Citizens

Turkey Deport Process for German Citizens

Dear visitor, welcome to InForeigner! On this page we will try to give you the most detailed information about the Turkey deport process for German citizens.

Deport decision means the deportation of a foreign national who is in Turkey and a ban on entry into Turkey. If the foreign national is in violation of the visa in the Republic of Turkey (for example, staying for 6 months with a 3 month visa) and engages in illegal and immoral activities, he/she is deported. In addition, if he/she is engaged in activities such as being dangerous for the public and national security or health, using his/her visa for a specific purpose for a different reason (for example, working without a permit), he/she will be deported as a result of these situations.

Persons who are not bound to the Republic of Turkey by citizenship are considered as ‘foreigners’ within the Turkish legal order. Foreign persons have a different legal status. However, the basic factor in accepting a person as a foreigner is whether or not he/she has Turkish citizenship.

In order for a German citizen, who has been deported and processed, to re-enter the Republic of Turkey, the ban on entry must be lifted, that is, the deportation decision must be lifted. Abolishment of the deport decision may present very important situations for foreign nationals. For example, deported persons have to live separately from their spouses and children, or they may face problematic conditions in the countries they are sent to.

Reasons of Deport of German Citizens

The most crucial issue regarding the annulment of the deportation decision is the reason behind the deportation decision. Accordingly, German citizens may be deported for a short time or banned from entering Turkey for a lifetime. The reasons for deportation may vary. Among these, we can list the most common reasons such as exceeding the visa limit or not extending the residence permit period. When we consider the illegal behaviour of a foreign national (in this case a German citizen) in the Republic of Turkey, which we have identified as one of the most fundamental reasons, we encounter the following reasons in practice related to this:

• German citizens working in Turkey without a work permit despite having a residence permit. Foreigners working illegally are deported when detected.
• A German citizen who does not leave Turkey despite the expiry of the visa he/she has obtained for the purpose of staying in Turkey will be in violation of the visa and will be deported. In this case, which is called a visa violation, if the German national pays the visa violation penalty and then exits and enters the country and applies for a residence permit within 10 days, he/she is not deported.
• Although the residence permit has expired, the German national who does not extend this permit is deported when detected.
• Foreign nationals sometimes engage in fraud means in order to have certain rights in Turkey. If such fake marriages are detected, the foreign national will be deported. In addition, the restriction code V70 is processed about the person.
• Another reason for deportation is that a German national commits a crime and receives a prison sentence accordingly. In addition, foreign persons who are members or sympathizers of a terrorist organization are also deported under this scope.
• Deportation of people who enter Turkey illegally or with forged documents is another common reason. If a German citizen who has a deportation decision has made a prohibited entry to Turkey in any way, the person is deported again.
• If it is determined that the German national has an infectious disease that may endanger public health, a deportation decision may be made for the person.
• Deportation orders may also be applied for German nationals whose international protection application has been rejected and for foreigners whose protection status has expired.
• If the German national has committed immoral acts like prostitution, etc., in the Republic of Turkey and is caught, he/she will be deported.

The reasons we have enumerated here are only some of the reasons. It is also possible for the German national to be deported for other reasons. Depending on the reason for the deportation, the duration of the person’s entry ban is also determined. As we have mentioned, different durations occur depending on each reason. However, when we look at these periods in general, we can see that they vary between 5 months and 5 years. In some cases, this ban can be up to 10 years.

In some cases, a restriction code is set for the deported person, depending on the reason for his/her deportation. For this reason, it is very important to remove the code that has been processed about the German national. It is equally important to continue to this process with the help of an expert. As a matter of fact, before starting the deport removal process, it is necessary to check what kind of restriction code has been imposed on the German national. If the restriction code is not informative but restrictive, the action to be taken changes somewhat and becomes more difficult. You can read detailed and comprehensive information about the restriction codes on our Deportation page.

Who Makes the Deportation Decision?

The General Directorate of Migration Management of Turkey or the relevant governorship decides on the deportation of the foreign national. At this point, the foreigner’s entry ban period is determined and the authority of the administrative authorities is quite wide in determining this period. However, a period of time will still be determined within the limits stipulated in the laws. As we mentioned, the powers of the administrative authorities are wide and these powers are sometimes used impulsively. However, judicial remedy is also open against an authority used in this way.

For more detailed information on the topic of Turkey Deportation, kindly visit our Mainpage on ‘Deportation’.

It is possible for the deported person to return to Turkey before completing his/her deport sentence. The possibility of this situation depends on the correct and fast execution of the relevant legal procedure. For all these reasons, it will be the most beneficial way for the German citizen to request legal assistance form experienced experts on the subject of the person who has been given a deportation decision. For short-term residence in Turkey, indefinite residence, work permit, Turkish citizenship or deport process, you can contact us from our contact section and to get support form our InForeigner experts.