Entry ban code (tahdit kodu)
What is entry ban code Ç-138?
Attempted entry despite a ban. Below you can find the meaning widely accepted for this code in practice, its typical duration and the ways to remove it.
Meaning
A passenger who tried to enter Türkiye while an entry ban was in place, or who was not admitted at the border gate (“INAD”).
Duration
Usually 5 years.
How is it removed?
Annulment action (iptal davası) and administrative application (idari başvuru).
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There is no official list
The migration authority (Göç İdaresi) does not publish a complete list of entry ban codes. The meanings and durations here are those generally accepted in legal sources. The exact meaning and duration should be confirmed from the entry ban notification form (giriş yasağı bildirim formu) notified (tebliğ) to the person.
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