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Duty Free

The following goods may be imported into Turkey without incurring customs duty:
200 cigarettes and 50 cigars or 200g of tobacco and 200 cigarette papers or 50g of chewing tobacco or 200g of pipe tobacco or 200g of snuff tobacco*; 5 bottles (1l) or 7 bottles (700ml) of wine and/or spirits; reasonable amounts of coffee and tea; 5 bottles (up to 120ml each) of perfume; gifts up to a value of €236 (or equivalent).


Note: *(a) A further 400 cigarettes, 100 cigars and 500g of pipe tobacco may be imported if purchased on arrival at a duty-free shop. (b) Very specific amounts and categories of personal belongings may be imported duty free, according to a list available from the Turkish Embassy, Financial and Customs Counsellor’s Office.

Prohibited imports: Narcotics, sharp implements, weapons and one set of cards.

Restricted exports: (a) The export of souvenirs such as carpets is subject to customs regulations regarding age and value. (b) The export of antiques is forbidden, according to a list available from the Turkish Embassy, Financial and Customs Counsellor’s Office. (c) Minerals may only be exported under licence from the General Directorate of Mining Exploration & Research.


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