Deportation Centers in Istanbul – Full 2025 List & What To Do

Deportation (Removal) Centers in Istanbul – Locations, Rules & Legal Steps

Find the Turkish version of this article: Deport Merkezleri Adresleri ve Listesi

1- What Are Deportation (Removal) Centers and Why Might I Be Taken There?

Deportation (removal) centers are administrative facilities where foreign nationals may be held in Türkiye if they are detained, face a deportation decision, or are involved in legal or immigration issues.

Common reasons include:

• Overstaying in Türkiye / visa or residence permit violation
• Illegal entry or illegal exit
• Residence permit cancellation
• Criminal allegations or public order concerns
• Serious accusations requiring higher security (may lead to Binkılıç transfers)

2- Deportation Centers in and Around Istanbul (2025 List)

Main deportation/removal centers in and near Istanbul:

• Arnavutköy Removal Center: Often the first point in Istanbul; commonly for men. Women may be transferred to Çatalca.
• Binkılıç Removal Center: High-security; generally for men; serious cases may be transferred here.
• Çatalca İnceğiz Removal Center: Commonly for women under administrative detention.
• Pehlivanköy Removal Center: Often linked to illegal exit attempts.
• Selimpaşa Removal Center: Previously for women; relocation to Çatalca has been reported in practice.
• Tuzla Removal Center: Located on the Asian side of Istanbul.

3- What Should I Do If My Relative Is in a Deportation Center? (Urgent Steps)

Deportation files involve strict procedural deadlines. If you learn that your relative has been taken to a removal center, legal action should be initiated quickly to avoid loss of rights.

• Confirm the center (Arnavutköy / Binkılıç / Çatalca / Tuzla).
• Identify the legal basis (overstay, deportation decision, detention order, criminal allegation, etc.).
• Assess deadlines for objections and legal remedies.
• Plan strategy to reduce risks such as entry bans, fines, detention, and residence permit cancellation.

4- Arnavutköy Removal Center (Guide)

For detailed information on Arnavutköy Detention Center view our page: Arnavutköy Removal Center – Visiting & Location

5- Binkılıç Removal Center (High Security) – Who Is Held There?

Binkılıç Removal Center is generally known as a high-security deportation center for men. Foreign nationals facing serious allegations may be transferred here under administrative detention procedures.

For detailed visiting rules, location and urgent legal steps, view: Binkılıç Removal Center – Visiting & Location (High Security Guide)

6- Çatalca İnceğiz Removal Center (Women) – Visiting & Location

For detailed information on Çatalca İnceğiz Detention Center view our page: Çatalca İnceğiz Removal Center (Women) – Visiting & Location

7- Tuzla Removal Center (Asian Side of Istanbul)

Tuzla Removal Center is located on the Asian side of Istanbul and may hold foreign men and women under administrative detention. View on Google Maps: Tuzla Removal Center on Google Maps

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