Can you bring a bicycle and sports equipment into Turkey?
Rules for bicycles, ski gear, surfboards, diving equipment, golf clubs and camping tents. One of each item a passenger can use alone is duty-free.
Bringing it with you
Sports equipment and clothing that the passenger can use alone are exempt, one of each: including a camping tent, diving gear, a surfboard, swim fins, golf equipment, a parachute and ski gear. One bicycle is also on the list.
Documents
- Passport / ID
Good to know
- The bicycle exemption in Annex 9 is for non-motorised vehicles; e-scooters, hoverboards and e-bikes are not on the list and fall under the 430 EUR gift allowance.
- Jet skis and motorised water sleds are excluded from this exemption.
- Golf carts are not covered by the exemption.
- Airline restrictions also apply to vehicles with lithium batteries.
Legal basis: Decision 2009/15481, Annex 9 B/ç, B/f-5
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
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring sports equipment into Turkey as a passenger?
Yes. Sports equipment and clothing that the passenger can use alone are exempt, one of each: including a camping tent, diving gear, a surfboard, swim fins, golf equipment, a parachute and ski gear. One bicycle is also on the list.
Can sports equipment 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 sports and outdoor equipment?
Allowance: one of each kind.
Do I pay customs duty on sports equipment?
As a passenger, no customs duty is due within the Annex 9 allowance. Allowance: one of each kind. 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 sports equipment?
As a passenger: Passport / ID. By post or courier: Invoice.
Can I bring an e-scooter or e-bike to Turkey?
The bicycle exemption in Annex 9 is for non-motorised bikes; e-scooters, hoverboards and e-bikes are not on the list and fall under the 430 EUR gift allowance. Airline restrictions on lithium batteries also apply.
Brands covered by this rule
Decathlon, Xiaomi, Garmin, Wahoo, Peloton, Specialized, Trek, Giant, Cannondale, Segway, Ninebot, Salomon, Quechua, Wilson, Head
Related topics
Rules as of · for information only, not a substitute for the legislation · official information: Turkish Ministry of Trade, call 175 · Türkçe sürüm