A departure order is a legal document issued by immigration authorities or a court ordering an individual to leave a country within a specified period of time. Departure orders are typically issued to individuals who are found to be in violation of immigration laws or regulations, such as overstaying a visa, entering the country illegally, or being denied entry at a port of entry.

The issuance of a departure order usually follows administrative or legal proceedings in which the individual’s immigration status is reviewed and a decision is made regarding their right to remain in the country. Depending on the circumstances and the laws of the country, departure orders may be issued by immigration officers, administrative judges, or other authorized officials.

Once a departure order is issued, the individual is required to leave the country voluntarily within the specified timeframe. Failure to comply with a departure order may result in further legal consequences, such as deportation, detention, or the imposition of fines or penalties.

Departure orders are different from deportation orders in that they typically allow individuals to leave the country on their own accord, whereas deportation orders involve the forced removal of individuals from the country by immigration authorities. However, individuals who fail to comply with a departure order may ultimately face deportation proceedings and forced removal from the country.