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How to Pay Overstay Fees in Turkey

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How to Pay Overstay Fees in Turkey
The visa overstay penalty in Turkey is a fine that is imposed on individuals who remain in the country beyond the allowed time period of their visa. The amount of the overstay penalty will depend on the length of the overstay and the country of citizenship of the individual. It is important to pay any outstanding overstay penalties as soon as possible, as failure to do so may result in additional penalties, including deportation and a ban on returning to Turkey. There are a few ways that the overstay fee can be paid in Turkey. One way is to pay the fee personally at a Turkish embassy or consulate in your home country. Another way is to pay the fee online at the immigration office in the airports or on land borders.  It is also possible to pay the overstay fee in person at the Department of Immigration and Passports (Göç İdaresi Müdürlüğü) in Turkey. The Department of Immigration and Passports has offices in major cities throughout the country, including Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir. It is important to note that the Department of Immigration and Passports may not be able to assist with all types of overstay fees and may refer individuals to other authorities for payment. The amount of the overstay fee in Turkey will depend on the length of the overstay and the country of citizenship of the individual. It is important to pay any outstanding overstay fees as soon as possible, as failure to do so may result in additional penalties, including deportation and a ban on returning to Turkey. In conclusion, the visa overstay penalty in Turkey is a fine that is imposed on individuals who remain in the country beyond the allowed time period of their visa. The overstay fee can be paid in person at a Turkish embassy or consulate, or in person at the immigration office at the borders. The amount of the overstay fee will depend on the length of the overstay and the country of citizenship of the individual. It is important to pay any outstanding overstay fees as soon as possible to avoid additional penalties.

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Burak Ünal

Founder and Managing Director, Turkish Council

Burak Ünal founded Turkish Council in Istanbul in 2020 and advises international students and foreigners on Turkish language course visas, residence permits and university admission in Turkey. He has advised more than 100 students from more than 40 countries, in English, Turkish and French.

  • Bachelor's in Business Management, Bogazici University (2016)
  • MSc Finance, London School of Economics and Political Science (2019)
  • Chevening Scholarship Award

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