Can you bring a GPS device into Turkey?
Rules for handheld GPS units and navigation devices. Annex 9 lists one GPS direction-finding device; 1 unit is duty-free.
Bringing it with you
Annex 9 lists “one GPS direction-finding device”; 1 unit is exempt from customs duty.
Documents
- Passport / ID
Good to know
- A navigation app on a phone or smartwatch is not covered by this line; the device's own rule applies.
- More than one may be treated as commercial.
Legal basis: Decision 2009/15481, Annex 9 B/b-3
Sending it by post or courier
It can arrive by courier; there is no exemption and import duties are payable.
Documents
- Invoice
Good to know
- Above 30 kg gross the courier cannot file the declaration; you must file it yourself.
Legal basis: Decision 2009/15481, Art. 126 · Presidential Decision 10813
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring a GPS device into Turkey as a passenger?
Yes. Annex 9 lists “one GPS direction-finding device”; 1 unit is exempt from customs duty.
Can a GPS device be sent to Turkey by post or courier?
Yes, with conditions. It can arrive by courier; there is no exemption and import duties are payable.
What is the Turkey customs allowance for gps and navigation devices?
Allowance: 1.
Do I pay customs duty on a GPS device?
As a passenger, no customs duty is due within the Annex 9 allowance. Allowance: 1. By post or courier there has been no value exemption since 6 February 2026; customs duty and VAT (and special consumption tax where applicable) are calculated according to the item's tariff code.
What documents do I need for a GPS device?
As a passenger: Passport / ID. By post or courier: Invoice.
Related topics
Rules as of · for information only, not a substitute for the legislation · official information: Turkish Ministry of Trade, call 175 · Türkçe sürüm