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Everything you need to help you plan your move.
We always recommend speaking directly to the relevant embassy for the most accurate and up to date moving advice:
Popular Destinations in Turkey
Global Moving Services is vastly experience in international removals to cities all over the globe. Their long history and detailed knowledge of different countries makes them the perfect choice for your move. Here are some of the most popular destinations we are asked to move people to in Turkey:
Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Bursa, Adana, Gaziantep, Konya, Antalya, Kayseri, Mersin. Get a quote to one of these places
Need Help?
If you are unsure about what you need, one of our international move managers is always willing to help. Just call us on +44 121 392 1720, or fill out an international removal enquiry, and we’ll ease you through the process.
Moving Your Money
If you’re moving to Turkey, it’s very likely you’ll have to exchange a large amount of currency. Many people waste thousands doing this through their bank as they think there is no alternative; but we partner with Global Reach who specialise in doing just this. Global Reach will offer all Global Moving Services customers preferential rates when exchanging currency and guarantee to beat other rates you’re receiving. Ask one of our move managers about this, to find out more click here or give us a call: +44 121 392 1720.
Get Insurance
We always advise taking out an insurance policy with us on every move. Although we like to think we’re the best in the industry, the odd accident can occasionally happen. For added peace of mind, make sure to speak to one of our move managers about this.
If you have already contracted us for your international removal to Turkey, then you can download the insurance form and email the completed form back to your international relocation manager.
Moving Your Car Or Motorcycle
Below is a list of the documents you will need when planning to move your vehicle to Turkey:
- Passport (Of the individual moving/importing the goods)
- Driver’s license
- Car registration
- Bill of lading / air waybill
- Proof of insurance (card) valid in Turkey
- Copy of work permit (non – citizens coming for work)
- Original residence permit (non – citizens coming for work)
- Diplomatic import per from Turkish Ministry (foreign diplomats)
- Official assignment letters (returning Turkish diplomats / government officials)
- Carnet de passage transit book (traveling to Middle Eastern countries)
- Permanent return certificate (returning Turkish citizens)
Additional Import Advice
- Tax as per year and motor capacity is paid.
- Dual nationals have no right to import private car.
- Car owner must be present at customs for import application.
- Car must be less than 3 years old when it was bought at origin.
- The vehicles must arrive in Turkey 2 months prior or 6 months after owner of the goods’ last entry.
- Owners of the goods should apply for any extensions prior to the expiration of the approved period.
- U.S. driver’s licenses are accepted in Turkey for up to 90 days; longer stays require a notarized Turkish translation.
- If staying in Turkey for more than 12 months, a Turkish driver’s license must be obtained from the Turkish Security Directorate, Traffic Department.
- Non – citizens coming for work must provide a list of entry and exit dates in the last 2 years obtained by the police.
- Only temporary import untill expiry date of work and residence permit is possible.
- Deposit as per year and motor capacity of car is paid (non – citizens coming for work)
- Non – Citizens coming for marriage and Turkish citizens moving to Turkey without cancellation of abroad residency can not import vehicles
- Returning citizens must provide their spouse’s passport if they are married.
- If they are a bachelor they must provide their ID certificate from Registry Office(Nüfus müdürlügünden vukuatlı nüfus kayit örnegi)
Relocating Your Pets to Turkey
These documents will be required when planning to relocate your pet to Turkey:
- Veterinary health record
- Vaccination record
Additional Import Advice
- Pets may enter as passenger’s accompanied baggage, in the cabin or as cargo.
Think very carefully before moving these items to Turkey. Items on this list will be taxed and/or require specific permission to import. In all cases they must be declared prior to you relocating to Turkey:
- Spirits (2 bottles of 2 x 75 ml maximum)
- Plants (limit of 3)
Do not move any of these items to Turkey:
- Drugs
- Meat-based products
- Gambling machines
- Weapons
- The following additional items are prohibited in GMS Baggage/Courier Consignments:
- Aerosols (all kinds, Hairspray, Deodorant etc)
- Aftershaves / Perfumes / Fragrances
- Airbags
- Alcoholic Drinks or Bottles
- Ammunition of any kind
- Animals of any kind (Dead or Alive)
- Any items containing Petrol (Liquid, Gas or Fumes)
- Biological Samples
- Car Batteries
- Cash & Cards (Credit / Debit)
- Chainsaws
- Cheques (Bank)
- Christmas Crackers
- Counterfeit Currency
- Dangerous Goods
- Driving Licence
- Drugs (Including Prescription)
- Engines
- Excrement / Filth
- Fire Extinguishers
- Fish (Dead or Live)
- Foodstuffs (all kinds)
- Hazardous Goods
- Human Remains (including ashes)
- Infectious Substances
- Knives
- Laptop Computers, Mobile/Smart Phones or Tablets
- Lighters
- Lottery Tickets
- Nail Varnish / Nail Varnish Remover
- Oils
- Paints
- Passports
- Perishable Goods (All)
- Plants / Seeds etc
- Printer Toner
- Seatbelt Tensioners and Steering Wheels
- Stamps
- Tobacco
- Water
- Weapons (all kinds, including replicas)
- Windscreens
Disclaimer: Customs regulations can change at any time with or without notice. This information is provided as a guide only. While Global Moving Services has exercised reasonable care in publishing this information, Global Moving Services makes no representation, either expressed or implied, as to its accuracy or applicability.