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Students' study materials and household items · Moving to Turkey

Students coming to Turkey to study are exempt from customs duty for study materials for their personal use during their education, household items to furnish a student room, and clothing.

Can international students bring their belongings to Turkey duty-free?

Customs exemption for international and exchange students coming to Turkey to study: study materials, household items to furnish a student room and clothing for personal use during the studies are exempt from customs duty.

As a passenger Conditions apply Students coming to Turkey to study are exempt from customs duty for study materials for their personal use during their education, household items to furnish a student room, and clothing. Details ↓
By post or courier Conditions apply Student belongings can arrive by courier; to claim the exemption, apply to the customs office with your student certificate. Details ↓

Bringing it with you

Students coming to Turkey to study are exempt from customs duty for study materials for their personal use during their education, household items to furnish a student room, and clothing.

Study materials1 time a yearnot granted more than once per academic year
Household items1 time onlya single time during the whole course of study

Documents

  • Student certificate from the institution (full-time enrolment)
  • Passport
  • List of items

Good to know

  • A student is a person enrolled to attend courses full-time at an educational institution.
  • Study materials are new or used items normally used in studies.
  • The exemption is limited to the student's personal use.

Legal basis: Decision 2009/15481, Art. 55

Sending it by post or courier

Student belongings can arrive by courier; to claim the exemption, apply to the customs office with your student certificate.

ExemptionNonesince 6 February 2026 · duties depend on the tariff code

Documents

  • Student certificate
  • List of items

Good to know

  • A shipment without documents falls under the normal courier regime: no exemption, import duties payable.
  • Above 30 kg gross the courier cannot file the declaration; you must file it yourself.

Legal basis: Decision 2009/15481, Art. 55 · Art. 126

Frequently asked questions

Can I bring student belongings into Turkey as a passenger?

Yes, with conditions. Students coming to Turkey to study are exempt from customs duty for study materials for their personal use during their education, household items to furnish a student room, and clothing.

Can student belongings be sent to Turkey by post or courier?

Yes, with conditions. Student belongings can arrive by courier; to claim the exemption, apply to the customs office with your student certificate.

What documents do I need for student belongings?

As a passenger: Student certificate from the institution (full-time enrolment), Passport, List of items. By post or courier: Student certificate, List of items.

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