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Every year, a huge number of people fly to Turkey, and each person has his own goal of visiting the resort country: rest, work, temporary / permanent residence, visiting friends / relatives. Before the flight, luggage is collected and in order to avoid unpleasant situations at the customs post, it is important to know the rules of customs import into Turkey.
Despite the fact that the customs of the Republic of Turkey is considered one of the loyal organizations all over the world, and the 2020 customs import regulations include many permitted items/goods, there are prohibitions that are not recommended to be violated so as not to have problems with representatives of a contrasting state.
Customs Import Regulations – What Can Not Be Imported into Turkey?
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Fig.1 Customs rules of import
Every year, a huge number of people fly to Turkey, and each person has his own goal of visiting the resort country: rest, work, temporary / permanent residence, visiting friends / relatives. Before the flight, luggage is collected and in order to avoid unpleasant situations at the customs post, it is important to know the rules of customs import into Turkey.
Despite the fact that the customs of the Republic of Turkey is considered one of the loyal organizations all over the world, and the 2020 customs import regulations include many permitted items/goods, there are prohibitions that are not recommended to be violated so as not to have problems with representatives of a contrasting state.
What can not be imported into Turkey?
- Sharp tools, firearms, cold steel, biological weapons.
- Any kind of toxic and radioactive substances.
- Narcotics and psychotropic drugs.
- Military ammunition.
- Counterfeit banknotes of the world.
- Antique items.
- Pornographic and counterfeit products.
This list contains items that are strictly prohibited for transportation to the resort country.
What can be imported into Turkey, but in limited quantities?
- Musical instruments – no more than 3 items and provided that they are all of different types.
- Perfumes (perfume, eau de toilette) – no more than 750 ml. (5 vials maximum, each of which must be opened so that it is clear that they are not subject to sale).
- Medicines that do not contain narcotic substances. For the rest of the medicines that a person uses as prescribed by a doctor, it is important to have a supporting document with you.
- Many citizens are wondering: “How many cigarettes can be imported into Turkey?” Tobacco products – no more than 300 pieces of cigarettes, but alcohol can be imported into Turkey a maximum of 5 liters (1 liter – 5 bottles / 0.7 liters – 7 bottles).
- Jewelry, precious metals / stones – the amount of these products should not exceed 15 thousand dollars.
- When importing domestic four-legged animals, there can be no more than 2 of them. The permissible number of aquarium fish is 10. The required veterinary documents must be issued for animals.
- To the question: “How much money can be imported into Turkey?” There is a limit that is 5 thousand dollars.
- Some types of foods:
– dried fruits/vegetables – total weight not more than 3 kg;
– 1 kg of coffee/tea/chocolate. The total weight of these products should be no more than 2 kg.;
- Plant-based foods – no heavier than 1 kg.
– 1 pc.: tourist tent, player, camera, scuba gear, video camera, TV, laptop. It is also allowed to import into the territory of the Republic of Turkey: - 1 set of sports equipment;
- 1 pc. bicycle, stroller for the baby.
If you want to import something unusual into Turkey, then before the flight you should check the current information on the rules of import into Turkey with customs.