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CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Returning Turkish Nationals – Documents Required

  • Turkish citizens must be present for customs clearance
  • Turkish citizens must obtain a Kesin Dönüþ Belgesi (final returning certificate) from the Turkish Embassy/Consulate before arriving Turkey
  • Used HHGs and personal effects are permitted for import if for customer’s own use
  • Shippers that hold a Turkish passport must have lived abroad for a continuous period in excess of 2 years in order to import items free of duty that were acquired outside of Turkey
  • Inventory showing serial number sof brand names of electrical/electronic items
  • Passport &, if married, spouse’s passport alsoForeigners Coming to Turkey for Work Purposes – Document Requirements
  • Foreigners may import duty free when coming to Turkey for work purposes
  • Shipper has a right to import his/her effects 2 months prior to 6 months after arrival in Turkey. Importation is temporary with a validity of 5 years
  • Inventory showing serial number sof brand names of electrical/electronic items
  • Passport
  • Work Visa (must be obtained outside Turkey at a Turkish Embassy/Consulate)
  • Work Permit (obtained upon arrival in Turkey)
  • Residence Permit (obtained upon arrival in Turkey)
  • Letters of Guarantee issued by shipper’s Turkish Employer
  • Bank Guarantee Letter
  • Power of Attorney authorizing Sumerman International to customs clear shipment
  • Application letters to customsForeign Diplomats
  • Diplomats may import duty free when coming to Turkey for work purposes
  • Inventory showing serial number sof brand names of electrical/electronic items
  • Diplomatic franchise (takrir) prepaid by the mission involved & approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Franchise (takrir) can only be issued when the diplomat involved is in the country and has been registered with the ministry of Foreign Affairs. It normally takes a week to obtain the takrir.DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
  • Food
  • Alocoholic beverages & tobacco products
  • Perfume
  • Used appliances, electronics, etc., should not be packed in original cartons or they will be considered new
  • Only one each of electrical goods can be imported duty freePROHIBITED ITEMS
  • Weapons and ammunition
  • Narcotics & drugs
  • Explosives
  • Pornographic materialsMOTOR VEHICLES
  • Vehicle must arrive within 3 months before or 3 months after shipper’s passport is stmped for entry into Turkey
  • Turkish citizens must obtain for importation of a motor vehicle
  • Vehicles over 3 years old have restrictions
  • Foreigners coming to Turkey for work purposes may import one duty-free automobile per work permit
  • If vehicle arrives in the same container as HHGs, the vehicle must be removed and transferred to a separate customs import point
  • Documents required:-Shipper’s passport
    -Work permit
    -Residence permit
    -Purchase invoice
    -Black book (motor & chasis numbers)
    -Letter of Guarantee from Employer
    -Letter of Guarantee from shýpper
    -Application letters to Turing Club and Customs

    PETS

  • Health certificate from exit country is required
  • Proof of immunization
  • “Passport” for pet
  • Shipper’s passport

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