How much perfume can you bring into Turkey?
Turkey's customs allowance for perfume, eau de cologne, lotion, skincare and make-up. As a passenger you may bring up to 600 ml of perfume, cologne or lotion plus 5 skincare or make-up items duty-free. Cosmetics cannot be sent by post or courier.
Bringing it with you
Cologne, perfume, lavender water, essence or lotion up to 600 ml, plus 5 skincare products and make-up items, are exempt.
Good to know
- The 100 ml liquids rule for cabin baggage also applies; this is an aviation security rule, not a customs rule.
- If the limit is exceeded, the excess is counted against the 430 EUR gift allowance.
Legal basis: Decision 2009/15481, Annex 9 A/c
Sending it by post or courier
Products covered by Cosmetics Law No. 5324 cannot be brought in by post or express courier.
Good to know
- This ban applies both to exempt shipments and to shipments with duty paid.
Legal basis: Cosmetics Law No. 5324, Art. 2 · Ministry of Trade — Post and Express Courier Guide
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring perfume into Turkey as a passenger?
Yes. Cologne, perfume, lavender water, essence or lotion up to 600 ml, plus 5 skincare products and make-up items, are exempt.
Can perfume be sent to Turkey by post or courier?
No. Products covered by Cosmetics Law No. 5324 cannot be brought in by post or express courier.
What is the Turkey customs allowance for perfume and cosmetics?
Allowance: 600 ml perfume/cologne + 5 skincare or make-up items.
Do I pay customs duty on perfume?
As a passenger, no customs duty is due within the Annex 9 allowance. Allowance: 600 ml perfume/cologne + 5 skincare or make-up items. It cannot be sent by post or courier.
Brands covered by this rule
Sephora, Chanel, Dior, Tom Ford, Jo Malone, The Ordinary, CeraVe, La Roche-Posay, Bioderma, Nivea, L'Oréal, Maybelline, Fenty, Rare Beauty, Charlotte Tilbury, Drunk Elephant, Olaplex, Clinique, Estée Lauder, Lancôme, Creed, Versace, Hugo Boss
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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