Turkey
Turkey Customs Information – Hercules Worldwide
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Passport with valid entry stamp
- Residence permit
- Residence visa
- Work permit
- Application letter
- Inventory; include brand name and serial numbers of all electrical appliances
- Letter of guarantee issued by Turkish employer
- Authorization letter allowing destination agent to clear shipment
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- IF TURKISH CITIZEN, REQUIRED TO BE PRESENT FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
- May import used household goods and personal effects for personal use
- Household goods required to arrive within 2 months before or 6 months after customer’s passport has been stamped for entry
- Those who have a Turkish passport must have lived abroad for a continuous period of at least 2 years in order to import goods bought outside of Turkey duty-free
RESTRICTED ITEMS/DUTIABLE
- Tobacco products
- Alcoholic beverages
- Food
- Perfume
- Used electronics, appliances and so on should not be packed in original boxes; or will be considered new
- Number of electrical goods should coincide with number of family members in household
- Duplicate electrical items are dutiable
- Telecommunication equipment and fax machines are restricted
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Ammunition and weapons
- Drugs and narcotics
- Explosives
MOTOR VEHICLES
- YOUR PRESENCE IS REQUIRED FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE OF ANY VEHICLE
- Vehicle required to arrive within 3 months before or after your passport has been stamped for entry
- Turkish citizens required to obtain a labor permit for importation of vehicle
- restrictions on importing vehicles over 3 years old
- If letter of guarantee is provided, a non-Turkish national may import vehicle duty and tax free
- If importing vehicle in same container as household goods, household shipment will not be released until vehicle has cleared
- Cannot import minibuses
- Required documents include the following:
- “Carnet de Passage”
- Passport
- Residence permit
- Purchase invoice
- Letter of guarantee from customer
- Black book (chassis and motor number)
PETS
- Requires a health certificate
**NOTE- all customs regulations and procedures are subject to change at any time. The above customs information is provided as a brief summary of Turkey customs regulations and applies only to household goods shipments, and is for your general guidance. Hercules Worldwide is not liable for any damage, delays, duties, costs, taxes or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance, omissions or errors. Always check full requirements and restrictions with the local embassy or consulate. **
