The Migration Adminstration Institution, when necessary and upon consultation with the relevant government departments and institutions, may impose an entry ban against foreigners whose entry into Turkey is objectionable for public order, public security or public health reasons.

The Institution or governorates shall impose an entry ban for foreigners who are deported from Turkey.

The entry ban to Turkey shall not exceed five years. However, in cases where there is a serious public order or public security threat, this period may be extended for a maximum of an additional ten years by the Migration Adminstration Institution.

The entry ban to Turkey for foreigners whose visa or residence permit has expired and who has applied to the governorates to exit from Turkey before their situation is detected by the competent authorities upon which a removal decision has been taken, shall not exceed one year.

Among those who have been invited to leave Turkey pursuant to the Article 56 of the Foreigners and International Protection Code No 6458, an entry ban might not be imposed for those who leave the country within the specified period of time.

The Migration Administartion may revoke an entry ban or, allow the foreigner to enter into Turkey for a given period of time, without prejudice to the entry ban.

For reasons of public order or public security, the Migration Administration may introduce advance clearance conditions for the admission of certain foreigners’ to Turkey.