The Turkey overstay fine calculator works out the overstay period, the estimated fine and the possible entry ban on exit for foreign nationals who remain in Turkey after their visa, visa-free period or residence permit has expired. Just enter your nationality and the dates; the calculator shows the scenarios of leaving after paying the fine and leaving without paying it separately.
What is an overstay fine?
An overstay (visa violation) occurs when a foreign national remains in Turkey (officially Türkiye) without legal status after their visa, visa exemption or residence permit has expired. In this case, a fine calculated at twice the residence permit fee for the relevant nationality is paid on exit. Depending on the length of the overstay and whether the fine is paid, an entry ban to Turkey may also be imposed.
How is the overstay fine calculated?
- Overstay period
The period from the day after your visa or residence expiry date until your exit (or calculation) date is worked out in days and months. Every month that has started counts as a full month; for example, an overstay of 4 months and 10 days is calculated as 5 months.
- Fine amount
The fine is twice your nationality's residence fee formula: fine = 2 × (first-month fee + (months − 1) × following-month fee). For Group A, this means 50 USD + 10 USD × (months − 1).
- Entry ban
The overstay period and whether you leave voluntarily after paying the fine are assessed together, and an estimated ban period is shown.
Fine formula by country group
| Group | Example countries | First month | Each following month |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | USA, Germany, France, China, Kazakhstan, Pakistan and most countries | 50 USD | 10 USD |
| B | Japan, Israel, Tajikistan, the Philippines, Albania | 28 USD | 7 USD |
| C | Spain, Belgium, Jordan, Kuwait, Belarus, Algeria | 18 USD | 5 USD |
| D | Russia, South Korea, Ethiopia, Hong Kong | 14 USD | 3 USD |
| E | Iraq, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Montenegro | 10 USD | 1 USD |
For citizens of countries exempt from the residence fee, the fee amount is zero, so the calculator may not show a fine amount; however, the entry ban assessment still applies to them.
Estimated entry ban periods
| Overstay period | Paid the fine and left voluntarily | Left without paying the fine / deported |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 months | Usually no ban | 3 months |
| 3–6 months | 1 month | 6 months |
| 6 months–1 year | 3 months | 1 year |
| 1–2 years | 1 year | 2 years |
| 2–3 years | 2 years | 5 years |
| More than 3 years | 5 years | 5 years |
Sample overstay fine calculations
| Scenario | Overstay period | Months counted | Estimated fine | Ban (fine paid) | Ban (fine unpaid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| German citizen (A), visa expiry 10 March, exit 20 July | 4 months 10 days | 5 | 50 + 4 × 10 = 90 USD | 1 month | 6 months |
| Russian citizen (D), residence expiry 1 January 2025, exit 15 February 2026 | 1 year 1 month 14 days | 14 | 14 + 13 × 3 = 53 USD | 1 year | 2 years |
In the first example, paying the fine reduces the ban from 6 months to 1 month. In the second example, although the fine is low, a 1-year ban may apply even if the person pays and leaves, because the overstay exceeds 1 year.
The tables reflect general practice. Longer bans may be imposed where there are public order or security grounds, and the administration has discretion. The restriction code entered in your records on exit may affect your future visa and residence applications.
If you filed a residence application on time and it has not yet been decided, your situation may be assessed differently; consult us before you calculate. Fine amounts depend on the current residence fee for your nationality; for definitive information, the Presidency of Migration Management prevails.
What you can do after an overstay
If you are still in Turkey, the most important step is not to let the overstay grow longer. If you have a way to stay legally, look into residence permit extension and application options; you can see the amount you will pay for your nationality with the residence permit fee calculator. For future citizenship plans, keep track of your time abroad and any overstay periods with the residence duration calculator.
If you have received an entry ban, we manage the administrative application process through our entry ban removal service; where a lawsuit is required, the process is handled through our partner attorneys. You can get immigration legal support for objections to administrative decisions, and if your application was refused, read our guide on what to do if your residence permit is rejected.
Why Fast Danışmanlık?
Since 2010 we have advised foreign nationals on overstay, deportation and entry ban cases in our service regions across the Marmara Region, especially Istanbul, and throughout Turkey through an online process. We assess your situation confidentially and plan the least risky route with you.
This calculation is for information only; the exact amount is determined by the official tariff at the time of application, and the entry ban period depends on the administration's assessment. Amounts apply to 2026 and are updated when the legislation changes.
Frequently asked questions
The fine is calculated at twice the residence permit fee for your nationality. In Group A, which includes most countries, 50 USD is paid for the first month and 10 USD for each following month; for example, the fine for a 5-month overstay is 90 USD.
The period is calculated from the day after your visa or residence permit expired until your exit date. For the fine, every month that has started counts as a full month.
Foreign nationals who pay the fine and leave voluntarily are generally not given an entry ban for overstays of up to 3 months. For those who leave without paying the fine or are deported, a 3-month ban may apply.
Foreign nationals who leave without paying the fine or are deported receive longer entry bans; for overstays of more than 2 years, the ban can rise to 5 years. You may also be asked to pay the fine on your next entry.
The fine is usually collected at the border crossing when you leave Turkey. Whether or not you pay it directly affects the length of the entry ban.
In some cases, an administrative application can be made to lift an entry ban or shorten its duration; where necessary, a lawsuit is filed through our partner attorneys. Consult our team specializing in deportation and restriction codes to have your file assessed.