The Right to Visit Deportation Camps
Deportation camps are places where foreigners who do not have the right to legally stay in Turkey or have lost this right are temporarily held for deportation. People who want to visit foreigners staying in deportation camps must fulfill certain conditions.
The following individuals can meet with foreigners staying in deportation camps:
- Family members of the foreigner: First and second-degree relatives such as spouse, children, mother, father, and siblings can meet with the foreigner staying in the deportation camp. They must provide documents proving their kinship.
- The foreigner’s lawyer: The lawyer representing the foreigner for legal assistance can meet with the foreigner staying in the deportation camp. They must provide their lawyer ID.
- The foreigner’s consulate: The consulate officials of the country where the foreigner is a citizen can meet with the foreigner staying in the deportation camp. They must provide their consulate ID and official correspondence.
- The foreigner’s doctor: The doctor who provides treatment to the foreigner in case of a health problem can meet with the foreigner staying in the deportation camp. They must provide their doctor ID and health report.
- The institution where the foreigner has applied for international protection: The officials of the institution where the foreigner has applied for international protection in Turkey or where their application is being evaluated can meet with the foreigner staying in the deportation camp. They must provide their institution ID and application document.
Usually, the employers of foreigners follow them to the foreigner camp to meet them. However, since there is no kinship, it is not possible to meet.
People who want to meet foreigners staying in deportation camps must also pay attention to the following:
It is necessary to make an appointment in advance to meet with foreigners staying in deportation camps. To make an appointment, you can request an appointment by calling the relevant deportation camp’s phone number or applying through their website.
It is necessary to go to the deportation camp on the designated day and time to meet with the foreigners staying there. If there is a delay or cancellation during the appointment time, it is necessary to contact the relevant deportation camp.
It is necessary to comply with the security rules when meeting with foreigners staying in deportation camps. Identity control and search will be carried out when entering the deportation camp. If any item or document is desired to be given or taken during the meeting, permission must be obtained.
