Customs: checklist

When bringing a phone, vehicle, or goods for a permanent return, check the relevant requirements and documents in order.

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1. Check your registration eligibility on e-Government

Check on e-Government whether you have the right to register one device in three calendar years.

1. Check your registration eligibility on e-GovernmentCheck on e-Government whether you have the right to register one device in three calendar years.
2. Pay the phone feePay the 2026 fee of TRY 54,258 at the tax office, an authorized bank, or by credit card through the online tax office.
3. Complete the IMEI registrationFind the IMEI number by dialing *#06# and complete the process through the “IMEI Register” service on e-Government.

4. Check your residence statusCheck on e-Government whether you have actually been abroad for at least 185 days during the last year.
5. Prepare the vehicle documentsPrepare the registration certificate, driving licence, passport, residence document or power of attorney if required, and traffic insurance valid in Türkiye.
6. Submit the vehicle pre-declarationBefore setting out, notify the customs gate of your information through the Vehicle Pre-Declaration application.
7. Take the vehicle out on timeTrack the vehicle’s 730-day period in Türkiye; if you will leave the vehicle and depart, submit an undertaking to customs or through the relevant application.

This content is general information, not legal advice.