What are the Requirements for Bringing a Car from Abroad?

Especially after the increase in vehicle prices in Turkey due to increasing exchange rates, many people are researching and wondering: Bringing a vehicle from abroad We clarify the details.

“How is it done, what is required, are there any penalties?” When finding answers to questions such as these, it is useful to take into consideration the things that need to be taken into consideration. If you have such a plan Conditions for bringing a vehicle from abroad You need to start rolling up your sleeves.

Who can bring a vehicle from abroad?

To bring your vehicle with a foreign license plate from another country to Turkey, it must be registered in the country where the vehicle is registered. You must have residence. Of course, it’s not limited to this. At least within 1 year from the date you want to enter Turkey with your vehicle. The requirement to actually be abroad for 185 days searching.

In order not to make a mistake regarding the day conditions and not to leave your business to chance, you can visit turkiye.gov.tr ​​or from the entry and exit information recorded in the passport You must make the necessary calculation. In addition, if you have stayed in Turkey for more than 180 days within the last year from the date you will come to Turkey, you cannot bring your vehicle to Turkey.

Can those who do not reside abroad bring a vehicle temporarily?

Unfortunately, this is one of the factors that dash many people’s dreams. If you have a settled life in Turkey, that is, if your residence is here, you can temporarily It is not possible to import a vehicle.

Can retirees bring a vehicle from abroad?

If you are retired from abroad, there is a condition that is not required for you. If you are going to bring your vehicle to Turkey for the first time after your retirement date abroad, You do not have to be a resident. In other words, you are exempt from the requirement to actually be abroad for 185 days in the last year from the date of arrival.

Does the vehicle need to be registered?

Your vehicle must also be registered and registered in your place of residence. However, there is a detail here. If you are a resident of the European Union and European Free Trade Association countries, you may be registered in European Union and European Free Trade Association countries other than your residence. Vehicles registered in your name You can also bring it.

How many years can a vehicle brought from abroad be used?

Whether you are retired or working, your vehicle you brought to Turkey two years i.e. 730 days You can use it throughout.

How can foreign nationals bring a vehicle?

You have a residence permit in Turkey, but foreign national If you are, you can use your vehicle for 730 days. However, this period may be as long as the period stated in the residence permit. Foreign nationals who do not have a residence permit Total 90 days in 180 days can use the vehicle throughout the period.

Can a vehicle be brought by proxy or by rental?

You can bring someone else’s vehicle to Turkey if you have power of attorney. However, for this, both you and the vehicle owner Outside the Turkish Customs Territory There is a resident requirement.

You will bring a vehicle by proxy or rental. You should also have some documents with you.

• Driving license to enter Turkey
• Foreign ownership document of the vehicle
• Insurance policy valid in Turkey (If you do not have one or it is not valid in Turkey, you can get one at customs.)
• A power of attorney approved by an embassy, ​​consulate or notary
• Document issued by the person who will bring it and the owner of the vehicle and approved by the official authorities of the relevant country such as customs, municipality, police or court.
• Rental agreement for rental cars

What are the conditions for legal entities to bring vehicles?

Allowed period if legal entities owning cars, minibuses, off-road vehicles, pickup trucks and motorcycles are to bring vehicles. only 30 days. Of course, if the vehicle of a legal entity will come with a power of attorney, there are other conditions:

• Power of attorney containing the signature and approval of the company owner or the board of directors
• Document showing that the persons who will bring vehicles belonging to legal entities are company partners or employees.
• Notary or consulate approved translations of these documents

Who can use the vehicle I brought to Turkey?

Just because you brought your vehicle to the country does not mean that everyone can use it. There is a limitation on this issue in order to avoid any penal action. Again, the same, those who spent 185 days of a year abroad and settled abroad your spouse, your parents, your children can use your vehicle in Turkey.

Even if you leave your car in Turkey and go abroad with a different vehicle, the state continues to impose restrictions. Go to the nearest customs office and confirm that no one will use the vehicle. letter of undertaking You must give. Or another option is to leave your vehicle under the supervision of the customs administration.

There is also a penalty for not leaving your vehicle at the customs office. If you go abroad without notifying the customs administration, once for all departures made until the detection date. 6,624 TL fine is applied. (2024)

Is the number of days requirement required each time?

Don’t think that just because you brought your vehicle to Turkey once, this period will not happen again. If you want to log in again with your vehicle again 185 days You must be abroad.

If you left Turkey before the end of the two-year dormitory stay, you can use the remaining time. foreign resident requirement You must provide The vehicles of those who cannot provide it are not allowed to enter.

Retirees also differ from this rule. Must be within the leave period The 185-day rule is not required for retirees who come with their vehicles to use during the remaining period of their leave.

What happens if the vehicle’s allowed time is exceeded?

Those who exceed the period of 1, 2 and 3 months following the dormitory stay have to pay a fine of 1,656 TL, 3,312 TL and 4,968 TL, respectively, as of 2024. For periods exceeding 3 months A fine equal to one quarter of the customs duty amount of the vehicle is collected.

Can I bring a trailer or non-motorized caravan with a vehicle?

To enjoy your holiday to the fullest, you can bring your non-motorized caravan or trailer along with your car. Of course these too for personal use it should.

Is it a problem that the steering wheel is on the right?

If you’re bringing a vehicle from certain countries, such as the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, Ireland or India, your steering wheel is probably on the right. Highways Traffic Regulation includes this within the scope of touristic facilities. does not interfere. You can easily drive your vehicle whether the steering wheel is on the right or left.

Can a vehicle brought from abroad be sold in Turkey?

If you have such a dream, know that it will fail. You resign from touristic facilities and give your car to someone else, even if they are resident in Turkey. You cannot sell.

We welcome comments on the experiences of those who bring vehicles from abroad. Maybe you can provide useful information to another of our readers.

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