Can you take antiques out of Turkey or bring them in?
Rules for antiques, old coins, fossils, icons, manuscripts and other items that count as cultural property. Taking cultural property out of Turkey is prohibited, and bringing such items in is subject to an expert examination.
Bringing it with you
Taking items that qualify as cultural property out of Turkey is prohibited; bringing them in is also subject to an expert examination.
Documents
- Museum expert report
Good to know
- Items without an expert report are held and legal proceedings are started.
Legal basis: Law No. 2863 on the Protection of Cultural and Natural Property
Sending it by post or courier
Items that qualify as cultural property cannot be sent by courier.
Legal basis: Law No. 2863
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring antiques into Turkey as a passenger?
No. Taking items that qualify as cultural property out of Turkey is prohibited; bringing them in is also subject to an expert examination.
Can antiques be sent to Turkey by post or courier?
No. Items that qualify as cultural property cannot be sent by courier.
What documents do I need for antiques?
As a passenger: Museum expert report.
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Rules as of · for information only, not a substitute for the legislation · official information: Turkish Ministry of Trade, call 175 · Türkçe sürüm