Administrative Litigation

Challenging Government Decisions in Türkiye

When a Turkish government authority makes a decision that affects your rights; denying your residence permit, ordering your deportation, rejecting your asylum application, or revoking your work permit; you have the right to challenge that decision in administrative court.

At Yilmaz Attorneys, we represent foreign nationals in administrative litigation against Turkish government agencies, with a particular focus on immigration, asylum, and deportation matters.

Immigration-Related Administrative Cases

The majority of our administrative litigation work involves challenging decisions by the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management (Göç İdaresi) and related authorities. Common cases include:

• Residence permit denials and cancellations; When your application is refused or your existing permit is revoked without proper grounds.

• Deportation order challenges; Appealing removal decisions and seeking interim measures to prevent deportation while the case is heard.

• Entry ban objections; Challenging N-type entry bans and administrative restrictions on re-entry to Türkiye.

• Work permit refusals; Appealing decisions by the Ministry of Labor that deny or cancel work authorization.

Asylum & Protection Appeals

When international protection or temporary protection applications are denied, administrative courts provide the avenue for appeal. We handle:

• Appeals against negative asylum decisions

• Challenges to subsidiary protection denials

• Appeals related to temporary protection status

• Administrative detention challenges for individuals held in removal centers

• Applications for interim measures to halt removal pending court review

Other Administrative Matters

Beyond immigration, we also handle administrative cases involving:

• Challenges to administrative fines and penalties

• Licensing and permit disputes with government agencies

• Tax-related administrative proceedings

• Municipal decisions affecting property or business operations

How Administrative Litigation Works

Administrative cases in Türkiye are heard by specialized administrative courts (idare mahkemesi). Key points:

• Cases must generally be filed within 60 days of notification of the adverse decision.

• The court can grant a stay of execution (yürütmeyi durdurma) to suspend the government’s decision while the case proceeds; critical in deportation cases.

• Decisions can be appealed to the Regional Administrative Court and ultimately the Council of State (Danıştay).

Why Work with Yilmaz Attorneys

Challenging a government decision requires both legal precision and urgency; especially in deportation and detention cases where delays can mean removal from the country. We act quickly to file cases and seek interim protection, keeping our clients informed and in Türkiye while their rights are properly adjudicated.

If you have received an adverse decision from a Turkish government authority, contact us immediately; strict filing deadlines apply.