Military area

Temporary special security zones

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In short

For visitors: entry prohibited.

No boundary — routes will not see this zone
Checked against the act on 21 October 2026
Local name: Geçici özel güvenlik bölgesi

Who may enter, and with what

Rules by group of people, as the source states them, with dates. We give no assessments of our own.

Everyone — entry prohibited. During counter-terrorism operations a provincial governor may declare a special security zone outside settlements for up to 15 days; entry without permission of the authorities is prohibited.Issued by: Provincial governor (vali)
Original wording
Gecikmesinde sakınca bulunan hâllerde vali kararı ile on beş güne kadar özel güvenlik bölgesi ilan edilebilir.
Law No. 2565 (mevzuat.gov.tr) · as of 13 July 2013 · checked 21 October 2026

Legal basis

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Questions

Permits and restricted zones — FAQ

Do you need a permit: Temporary special security zones?

For visitors: entry prohibited. During counter-terrorism operations a provincial governor may declare a special security zone outside settlements for up to 15 days; entry without permission of the authorities is prohibited.

Where do I get the permit?

Issued by: Provincial governor (vali). The link to the official application page is in the rule above.

Will the planner see this zone on my route?

No: we have no boundary for this zone, so the planner cannot see it. Check your route against the rule above.

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