Moving to Turkey: can you bring your car duty-free?

Rules for importing a car without paying duty when relocating to Turkey. People who have lived abroad for at least 24 months and move their residence permanently to Turkey, returning public servants and people who acquired Turkish citizenship may bring one used private vehicle duty-free.

As a passenger Conditions apply People who have lived abroad for at least 24 months and permanently move their residence to Turkey, public servants returning from national/international posts abroad, and people who acquired Turkish citizenship may bring one used private vehicle duty-free. Details ↓

By post or courier Not allowed A vehicle cannot be brought in as a postal or courier shipment; it is subject to its own vehicle import regime. Details ↓

Bringing it with you

People who have lived abroad for at least 24 months and permanently move their residence to Turkey, public servants returning from national/international posts abroad, and people who acquired Turkish citizenship may bring one used private vehicle duty-free.

Registered in your name6 monthsregistered abroad in your name at least 6 months before your last entry

Vehicle age3 yearsincluding the registration and model year; it cannot be older

Declaration deadline6 monthsfrom your last entry into Turkey

Documents

Foreign registration certificate
Certificate of change of residence
Passport
End-of-assignment letter for public servants

Good to know

The exemption is granted per family unit, not per person.
The same person cannot use this right again until 5 years have passed since the release for free circulation.
Motorised commercial vehicles and other commercial means of transport cannot enter duty-free under this regime.
This article does not apply to those who acquired Turkish citizenship through marriage.
For details, see the Ministry of Trade's guide to vehicles imported without payment.

Legal basis: Decision 2009/15481, Art. 46, 47 · Ministry of Trade Duty-Free Vehicle Guide

Sending it by post or courier

A vehicle cannot be brought in as a postal or courier shipment; it is subject to its own vehicle import regime.

Legal basis: Decision 2009/15481, Art. 46, 47

Frequently asked questions

Can I bring a car into Turkey as a passenger?

Yes, with conditions. People who have lived abroad for at least 24 months and permanently move their residence to Turkey, public servants returning from national/international posts abroad, and people who acquired Turkish citizenship may bring one used private vehicle duty-free.

Can a car be sent to Turkey by post or courier?

No. A vehicle cannot be brought in as a postal or courier shipment; it is subject to its own vehicle import regime.

What documents do I need for a car?

As a passenger: Foreign registration certificate, Certificate of change of residence, Passport, End-of-assignment letter for public servants.