Female detainee in Istanbul? Çatalca (İnceğiz) is often the key.

If your relative is a woman and you were told “deport center” or “GGM Istanbul”, she may be held at Çatalca İnceğiz Removal Center. We can help you understand the likely status and the fastest practical steps.

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Çatalca İnceğiz Removal Center is widely known as the primary women’s deportation / removal center in Istanbul for foreign nationals held under administrative detention. Many families search for this page when a relative disappears after a police control, immigration check, or a residence/visa issue, and they hear “Çatalca” or “İnceğiz”.

1- Who is held in Çatalca İnceğiz Removal Center?

Çatalca İnceğiz Removal Center is a facility specialized for women who are held under administrative detention in Istanbul. In practice, foreign women may be held here during deportation-related procedures, including cases involving visa/residence permit issues, overstay concerns, entry-ban procedures, or other immigration-related file checks.

Women under administrative detention

Çatalca İnceğiz is commonly referenced as Istanbul’s main center for female detainees.

Urgent timelines

Deportation files can include strict timelines; early action often prevents avoidable consequences.

2- Why women are transferred here (common Istanbul practice)

In Istanbul, women may initially be taken to a general removal center (for example, Arnavutköy) during the first intake. However, a commonly observed practice is that female detainees are then transferred to Çatalca İnceğiz, since it is specialized for women under administrative detention.

3- What to do in the first 24–48 hours (practical steps)

When a loved one is taken to a removal center, families usually need clarity on: where, why, and what’s next. A structured approach typically includes:

  • Confirming the center (and whether a transfer is expected)
  • Identifying the likely category (overstay / document / entry ban / other)
  • Preparing key identity details and any papers received
  • Planning lawyer access to review the file and explain legal options

Fast help via WhatsApp

If you send the detainee’s basic information, we can respond with a clear, structured next-step plan.

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4- What information helps locate the file faster?

To avoid delays, the following details usually help:

  • Full name (passport spelling) and nationality
  • Approximate date/time and place of detention
  • Any document/notification (photo is enough)
  • Known immigration context (overstay, residence permit, entry ban, etc.)

5- Çatalca İnceğiz Removal Center location (Google Maps)

View on Google Maps: Çatalca İnceğiz Removal Center – Google Maps

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