Is your relative in Arnavutköy GGM?
If you only know the last city (Istanbul) and the name “Arnavutköy”, we can help you identify the likely file status and explain the fastest practical steps to contact and assist the detainee.
Arnavutköy Removal Center (GGM) is one of the main immigration removal centers in Istanbul where foreign nationals may be held under administrative detention during deportation-related procedures. Many families find this page by searching “Arnavutköy Geri Gönderme Merkezi” to understand who is held there and how to reach the detainee.
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1- Who is held in Arnavutköy Removal Center (GGM)?
Arnavutköy is commonly used for foreign men under administrative detention in Istanbul. In many cases, individuals are brought here after immigration checks, overstay issues, entry ban situations, document/identity issues, or when deportation procedures begin. Families usually search this center when they are told “Arnavutköy” or “GGM Istanbul”.
Men (most common)
Arnavutköy is widely known as a primary center for male detainees in Istanbul.
Regular sign-in procedures
In practice, foreigners required to sign in regularly are often directed to Arnavutköy for check-ins.
2- Visiting rules: who can visit a detainee?
At Arnavutköy GGM, visits are generally limited. In practice, first-degree relatives (legally married spouse, parent, child) and lawyers are the most commonly accepted visitors, subject to identity verification and internal rules. If you are unsure whether a visit is possible, the fastest route is usually to confirm the detainee’s status and center rules before travelling.
3- Office hours & item delivery cut-off (practical note)
A commonly referenced practice is that Arnavutköy Removal Center operates on weekdays 08:00–17:00. For item deliveries, a frequently referenced cut-off time is 15:30. Because internal rules can change by procedure and capacity, you should confirm the current practice before travelling or sending items.
4- Women detainees: transfer to Çatalca (common practice)
Although women may be brought to Arnavutköy initially, a commonly observed practice is that female detainees are transferred to Çatalca / İnceğiz Removal Center within approximately 24 hours. If the detainee is female and you only have “Arnavutköy” information, it is often useful to consider this transfer possibility early.
5- What information is needed to locate the file quickly?
If you message us on WhatsApp, the process becomes faster when you share the following basic details (if available):
6- Practical steps families take in the first 24–48 hours
When a loved one is taken to a removal center, families typically need clarity on: location, status, and the quickest legal route. A structured approach usually focuses on:
Need urgent help?
If you share basic details on WhatsApp, we can explain the likely status and the next steps in a clear, structured way.
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View on Google Maps: Arnavutköy Removal Center (GGM) – Google Maps
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