Vehicle Import to Turkey Regulations

1. Customer must be present for customs clearance of any vehicle
2. Vehicle must arrive within three months before or three months after customer's passport is stamped for entry into Turkey
3. Turkish citizens must obtain a labor permit for importation of a motor vehicle
4. New vehicles are relatively problem free, but there are restrictions on vehicles over three years old
5. A non-Turkish National may avoid taxes and import duty when importing a vehicle in Turkey if a Letter of Guarantee is provided
6. If vehicle is included in container with household goods, household goods will not be released until vehicle is cleared
7. No minibuses allowed
8. Documents required:
- "Carnet de Passage"
- Owner's Passport
- Residence Permit
- Purchase Invoice
- Black Book (motor and chassis number)
- Letter of Guarantee from Customer