Foreigners Law and Administrative Procedures
Visas, Entry Bans, Restriction Codes and Administrative Procedures Concerning Foreign Nationals
Foreign nationals' entry into Türkiye, visa procedures and administrative decisions issued concerning them are assessed individually, according to the person's current legal situation and the nature of the procedure.
Canaydın Law Firm provides legal services on visa procedures, entry bans to Türkiye and restriction codes, deportation and administrative detention, INAD and airport procedures, and other administrative procedures of foreign nationals in Türkiye.
- Assessment of the Legal Situation
- Review of Administrative Procedures
Foreigners Law and Administrative Procedures Services
01 — Visa Procedures
The appropriate visa procedure and the application route to follow are assessed according to the purpose of coming to Türkiye and the applicant's situation.
02 — Entry Bans and Restriction Codes
Where there is an entry ban to Türkiye or an existing restriction record concerning a foreign national, the relevant record and administrative procedure are reviewed according to the specifics of the file.
- Review of the Ç, G, N, V and other restriction codes
- Assessment of the entry ban to Türkiye and the existing restriction record
- Administrative application
- Visa with a special endorsement
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03 — Deportation and Administrative Detention
In deportation and administrative detention procedures, the legal route to follow is determined by examining the nature of the existing decision and of the ongoing administrative process.
- Review of the deportation decision
- Removal center procedures
- Review of the administrative detention decision
- Procedures before the Governorate and the Directorate of Migration Management
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04 — INAD and Airport Procedures
Non-admission to Türkiye (INAD) or administrative procedures conducted at the airport concerning a foreign national are assessed on the basis of the available documents and procedural records.
- Non-admission to Türkiye (INAD)
- Border police and airport Directorate of Migration Management procedures
- Passport and travel document problems
- Confiscation of documents
- Administrative fines and related administrative procedures
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05 — Other Administrative and Official Procedures
The administrative and official procedures that foreign nationals may need before various institutions in Türkiye are assessed according to the nature of the procedure, and the necessary document processes are carried out.
- Converting a foreign driver's license into a Turkish driver's license
- Tax identification number procedures
- Notary and power of attorney procedures
- Apostille and consular certification procedures
- Procedures required for using foreign official documents in Türkiye
- Referral to recognition and enforcement and inheritance services when necessary
For Which Procedures Can You Get Legal Support?
The route to follow varies according to the foreign national's entry into Türkiye or current stay status, whether an administrative decision exists concerning them, and the nature of the requested procedure.
- Visa procedures for coming to Türkiye for a specific purpose
- Review of the existing decision where there is an entry ban or restriction record
- Assessment of the file where there is a deportation or administrative detention procedure
- INAD and airport procedures where a foreign national is not admitted to Türkiye at the airport or has a travel document problem
- Driver's license, tax number, notary, apostille and foreign document procedures
For this reason, it is important to determine the current legal situation and the correct application route before taking any step.
What We Do for You
Assessment of the Legal Situation
The foreign national's current situation, the relevant records and, if any, the administrative procedure issued concerning them are reviewed.
Visa Procedures
The relevant visa process and the existing file are assessed according to the purpose of the application.
Review of Entry Bans and Restriction Codes
The entry ban to Türkiye and existing restriction records are reviewed within the scope of the file.
Deportation and Administrative Detention Procedures
The relevant procedure is followed up by assessing the existing decisions and the ongoing administrative process.
INAD and Airport Procedures
The file is assessed with regard to non-admission to Türkiye and the related administrative procedures at the airport.
Coordination of Other Administrative and Official Procedures
Driver's license, tax number, notary, apostille, consular certification and foreign document procedures are carried out within the relevant scope.
Follow-Up of Ongoing Files
The current stage of an administrative procedure or application initiated earlier is reviewed and the necessary follow-up is determined.
How the Process Works
- 01
Review of the Current Situation
Your nationality, your entry into Türkiye or current stay status and, if any, the administrative procedure concerning you are assessed.
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Determining the Relevant Type of Procedure
It is determined whether the request falls under a visa, entry ban, restriction code, deportation, administrative detention, INAD or other administrative procedure.
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Review of Documents and Decisions
The existing application documents, decisions, notifications and related records are reviewed within the scope of the file.
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Preparation of the Administrative Procedure or Application
The necessary application or legal procedure is prepared according to the nature of the procedure.
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Follow-Up of the Process Before the Relevant Authority
The process before the relevant administrative authorities and any additional requests are followed up.
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Referral if a Lawsuit or Judicial Application Is Required
If the dispute requires a judicial application, a referral is made to the relevant litigation and dispute service.
Lawsuits and Judicial Applications Against Administrative Decisions
The lawsuits and judicial application routes available in disputes arising from visa refusals, entry bans, restriction codes, deportation, administrative detention, INAD and other administrative procedures are covered under Litigation, Enforcement and Dispute Resolution.
Do You Have an Ongoing Administrative Procedure?
For visa, entry ban, restriction code, deportation, administrative detention, INAD or other administrative procedures that have already been initiated, the current stage of the file can be reviewed and the necessary follow-up steps determined.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do if I have an entry ban to Türkiye or a restriction code?
First, the duration and basis of the entry ban and the nature of the restriction code are determined. Depending on the file, options such as an administrative application, a visa with a special endorsement, or a lawsuit may be assessed.
Are a deportation decision and an administrative detention decision the same thing?
No. A deportation decision and administrative detention in a removal center are separate administrative procedures, and the legal remedies available against them may also differ.
What does INAD mean?
INAD refers to the situation in which a foreign national is not admitted to Türkiye at a border gate. The passport, travel document, entry requirements and related administrative records are reviewed on the basis of the file.
How can foreign documents be used in Türkiye?
Depending on the country in which the document was issued and the type of document, apostille, consular certification, translation and notary procedures may be required. The same procedure does not apply to every document.
For which procedures is a Potential Tax Identification Number required?
A Potential Tax Identification Number may be required for foreign nationals' bank, title deed, tax and various official procedures. Obtaining the number can be carried out by proxy or together with the applicant, depending on the type of procedure.