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TURKEY           

The below information is a brief summary of customs regulations when you plan your international shipping to Turkey, Always double check with your local embassy or consulate to make sure you have all the information you need before you make your move. Contact the nearest Turkey Embassy.

When you plan your international shipping to Turkey, the following documents are required for customs clearance:

  • Passport for customer and dependents (with valid entry stamp)
  • Residence Visa
  • Residence Permit
  • Work Permit
  • Application Letter
  • Inventory (showing brand name and serial numbers of electrical appliances)
  • Letter of Guarantee issued by customer’s Turkish employer
  • Letter authorizing destination agent to clear shipment

When shipping goods overseas to Turkey, the following items customs guidelines will need to be met:

  • ANY CUSTOMER WHO IS A TURKISH CITIZEN MUST BE PRESENT FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
  • Used household goods and personal effects permitted for import if for customer’s own use
  • Household goods must arrive within two months before or six months after the customer’s passport is stamped for entry into Turkey
  • Customers that hold a Turkish Passport must have lived abroad for a continuous period in excess of two years in order to import items free of duty that were acquired outside of Turkey

When shipping goods overseas to Turkey, The following items are dutiable and/or restricted:

  • Food
  • Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products
  • Perfume
  • Used appliances, electronics, etc. should not be packed in original cartons, or they will be considered new
  • Electrical goods should be compatible with the number of family members in the household
    • Duplicate electrical items are dutiable
    • Fax machines and telecommunication equipment are restricted

When shipping goods overseas to Turkey, the following items are prohibited, but not limited to, from entry into the country:

  • Weapons and ammunition
  • Narcotics and drugs
  • Explosives

When shipping Motor Vehicles overseas to Turkey, the following documents and regulations will apply:

  • CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE OF ANY VEHICLE
  • Vehicle must arrive within three months before or three months after customer’s passport is stamped for entry into Turkey
  • Turkish citizens must obtain a labor permit for importation of a motor vehicle
  • New vehicles are relatively problem free, but there are restrictions on vehicles over three years old
  • A non-Turkish National may avoid taxes and import duty when importing a vehicle in Turkey if a Letter of Guarantee is provided
  • If vehicle is included in container with household goods, household goods will not be released until vehicle is cleared
  • No minibuses allowed
  • Documents Required:
    • “Carnet de Passage”
    • Owner’s Passport
    • Residence Permit
    • Purchase Invoice
    • Black Book (motor and chassis number)
    • Letter of Guarantee from Customer

Moving Pets to Turkey, The following documents must be presented for the importation of pets:

  • Health Certificate required

*NOTE:  CUSTOMS REGULATIONS AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED VARY GREATLY ACCORDING TO CUSTOMER’S IMMIGRATION STATUS.

If you are moving your household, commercial goods or motor vehicles to Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Bursa, Adana or to another other city, please give us a call to go over any questions on documentation.

The regulations are subject to change without notice. Our copany is not liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance.