Administrative Detention and Removal Centres in Turkey: Your Rights and Ways Out
Administrative detention is a legal measure under Article 57 of Law No. 6458 whereby foreigners subject to deportation are held in a Removal Centre (GGM) pending the process. It is not a criminal measure, but legal rights must be actively exercised to avoid unjust prolongation.
Your Legal Rights
- Right to be informed of grounds and duration in your language
- Right to a lawyer (free lawyer via Bar Association if needed)
- Right to consular notification
- Right to notify family
Appeal Routes
- Criminal Court of Peace: Within 5 days — fastest path to release
- Administrative Court: For extended detention decisions
Maximum Duration
Initial detention up to 30 days; maximum 6 months (up to 12 in exceptional cases).
Contact Demirel Consultancy urgently for administrative detention and release proceedings.
