Can you bring medical devices into Turkey?
Rules for hearing aids, blood glucose meters, insulin pumps, blood pressure monitors, wheelchairs and other personal medical devices. As a passenger they are duty-free under Annex 9; by post or courier duties are payable and some devices are checked by the Ministry of Health.
Bringing it with you
Medical devices for the person's own use, a patient's bed, motorised or non-motorised wheelchairs and protective equipment are exempt under Annex 9.
Documents
- Passport / ID
- Doctor's report if needed
Good to know
- The separate exemption regime for persons with disabilities may also apply.
Legal basis: Decision 2009/15481, Annex 9 B/d
Sending it by post or courier
It can arrive by courier; there is no exemption and import duties are payable. Some devices are inspected by the Ministry of Health.
Documents
- Invoice
- Doctor's report if needed
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
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring a medical device into Turkey as a passenger?
Yes. Medical devices for the person's own use, a patient's bed, motorised or non-motorised wheelchairs and protective equipment are exempt under Annex 9.
Can a medical 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. Some devices are inspected by the Ministry of Health.
Do I pay customs duty on a medical device?
As a passenger, no customs duty is due within the Annex 9 allowance. 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 medical device?
As a passenger: Passport / ID, Doctor's report if needed. By post or courier: Invoice, Doctor's report if needed.
Brands covered by this rule
Philips, Omron, Beurer, ResMed, Respironics, Dexcom, Freestyle Libre, Medtronic, Contour Plus
Related topics
Rules as of · for information only, not a substitute for the legislation · official information: Turkish Ministry of Trade, call 175 · Türkçe sürüm