What Are C Restriction Codes in Turkey? (Full List and Meanings 2026)

Foreign restriction codes are administrative regulations set for foreign nationals entering and exiting Turkey. These codes require foreign individuals to meet specific criteria for entry, and in some cases, may impose entry bans or restrictions. The primary purpose is to protect public order, security, and health. These codes are made up of combinations of letters and numbers and are categorized into different groups.

Restriction codes are applied when a foreign person threatens public order, health, or national security. The main codes are as follows:

• V Restriction: Applied to foreigners who have been granted a visa.
• G Restriction: Applied to foreigners temporarily residing in Turkey.
• Ç Restriction: Imposed on foreigners who have been deported.
• N Restriction: Applied for national security reasons.
• K Restriction: Refers to foreigners accepted as refugees in Turkey.

These codes vary according to the legal status of foreigners in Turkey and are applied under legal and administrative regulations.

Below are some common Ç Restriction Codes and their explanations:

• Ç-101 (3 Months Entry Ban): This code is applied when a foreigner violates their visa, visa exemption, work, or residence permit for a period of 10 days to 3 months. The foreigner will be banned from entering Turkey for 3 months.

• Ç-102 (6 Months Entry Ban): Applied when a foreigner violates their visa, visa exemption, work, or residence permit for a period between 3 to 6 months. This code imposes a 6-month entry ban into Turkey, along with an administrative fine and deportation decision.

• Ç-103 (1 Year Entry Ban): Applied when a foreigner violates their visa, visa exemption, work, or residence permit for a period of 6 months to 1 year. The foreigner will face a 1-year entry ban into Turkey, along with an administrative fine and deportation decision.

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• Ç-104 (2 Years Entry Ban): This code applies when a foreigner violates their visa, visa exemption, work, or residence permit for a period of 1 to 2 years. A 2-year entry ban is imposed, along with an administrative fine and deportation decision.

• Ç-105 (5 Years Entry Ban): Applied when a foreigner violates their visa, visa exemption, work, or residence permit for over 2 years. A 5-year entry ban is imposed, along with an administrative fine and deportation decision.

• Ç-113 Code (Illegal Entry/Exit): This code is applied when a foreigner enters or exits Turkey illegally or is suspected of doing so. The foreigner is banned from entering Turkey for 2 years.

• Ç-114 (Foreigners Subject to Judicial Action): Applied to foreigners who are subject to judicial action due to criminal involvement. Their visa, work, and residence permits are canceled, and they are deported with a 2-year entry ban.

• Ç-115 (Foreigners Released from Prison): This code applies to foreigners who have been in prison for a crime and are later released. They will be deported and banned from entering Turkey for 2 years unless they are acquitted, in which case the code is not applied.

• Ç-116 (Foreigners Earning through Illegal Means): Foreigners who earn through illegal means, such as prostitution, are subjected to this code. They are banned from entering Turkey for 5 years.

• Ç-117 (Illegal Workers): Foreigners working illegally in Turkey are subject to this restriction code. They are deported and banned from re-entering Turkey for 1 year.

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• Ç-118 (Those with Infectious Diseases Threatening Public Health): Applied to foreigners carrying infectious diseases that threaten public health. A doctor’s report is required, and the foreigner is deported and banned from re-entering for 5 years.

• Ç-119 (Illegal Workers Who Do Not Pay the Fine): Foreigners who have been fined for working illegally but do not pay the fine are subject to this restriction code. They are deported and banned from entering Turkey for 5 years.

• Ç-120 (Non-payment of Visa or Residence Violation Fines): Applied when a foreigner does not pay the fine for violating visa or residence permits. The foreigner will be banned from entering Turkey for 5 years until the fine is paid.

• Ç-135 (Foreigners Violating the Law on Foreigners and International Protection): Applied when foreigners fail to pay fines for violating the Law on Foreigners and International Protection (6458). This code results in a 5-year entry ban.

• Ç-136 (Those Who Do Not Pay Travel Costs): Foreigners who do not pay their travel costs when leaving Turkey are subject to this code. They will be banned from entering Turkey until the travel costs are paid.

• Ç-137 (Foreigners Invited to Leave): This code applies when a foreigner is invited to leave Turkey and fails to do so within 15-30 days. If they do not comply, they are banned from entering Turkey for 5 years.

• Ç-138 (Recalcitrant Passenger): Applied to foreigners attempting to enter Turkey despite an entry ban. The foreigner is banned from entering Turkey for 5 years.

• Ç-141 (Foreigners Considered a Threat to International Security): Applied to foreigners who pose a threat to international security, such as those with terrorist links. Their entry into Turkey is banned for 5 years.

• Ç-149 (Foreigners Considered a Threat to Public Security): Applied to foreigners who pose a threat to public security, including those linked to terrorism. They are banned from entering Turkey for 5 years.

• Ç-150 (Attempting to Enter with a Fake Document): Applied when a foreigner tries to enter Turkey with fraudulent documents. They are banned from entering Turkey for 5 years.

• Ç-151 (Human Trafficker/Smuggler): Applied to foreigners convicted of human trafficking or migrant smuggling. They are banned from entering Turkey for 5 years.

• Ç-152 (Foreigners Whose Entry is Prohibited for Precautionary Reasons): This code applies when a foreigner’s entry into Turkey is blocked as a precautionary measure. The entry ban lasts for 1 year.

• Ç-166 (Foreigners Without Legitimate Reason or Financial Means for Entry): Applied when a foreigner cannot justify their entry into Turkey or does not have the financial means to support themselves.

• Ç-167 (Foreigners Violating Visa, Residence, or Work Permit for 3 to 6 Months): This code applies when a foreigner violates their visa, work, or residence permit for 3 to 6 months. Their entry to Turkey is blocked for 1 month.

• Ç-179 (Organ/ Tissue Trafficking): Applied to foreigners involved in organ or tissue trafficking. They are banned from entering Turkey for 5 years.

These codes are administrative regulations that guide and limit the entry and stay of foreigners in Turkey, either temporarily or permanently.