How many meat and fish can I bring into Turkey?

meat and fish may not be brought into Turkey at all. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.

Do I have to declare meat and fish at Turkey customs?

There is nothing to declare — meat and fish cannot be brought in at all. Declaring it does not make it admissible; it hands it over.

What happens if I do not declare meat and fish in Turkey?

Under Gümrük Kanunu 4458, Madde 235/1: an administrative fine of 4 times the duty is imposed; the normal duty becomes payable on the excess; the goods are returned to where they came from. Under Kaçakçılıkla Mücadele Kanunu 5607, Madde 3/7, if it is treated as smuggling: it carries between 2 and 6 years of imprisonment; the goods are confiscated.

Can I post or ship meat and fish to Turkey instead of carrying it?

Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.

Can I take meat and fish out of Turkey?

Turkey publishes no separate rule for taking meat and fish out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Turkey limit for meat and fish apply per person or per family?

Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Where does this rule come from?

Ticaret Bakanlığı Gümrükler Genel Müdürlüğü states it in Yolcu Beraberi. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Et ve süt ve bunların ürünleri kişisel sevkiyat olarak Türkiye'ye getirilemez ve Türkiye'ye gönderilemez.”

How does Turkey compare with other countries on meat and fish?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 3 prohibit meat and fish, 15 limit it and 2 let it through. Turkey is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Meat and fish can I bring into Turkey?

Prohibited

You cannot bring Meat and fish into Turkey.

Carried Not allowed

Declaration Required — surrender

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Yolcu Beraberi T.C. Tarım ve Orman Bakanlığı — Tekirdağ Limanı Veteriner Sınır Kontrol Noktası Müdürlüğü

Questions about Meat and fish in Turkey

How many meat and fish can I bring into Turkey?: meat and fish may not be brought into Turkey at all. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare meat and fish at Turkey customs?: There is nothing to declare — meat and fish cannot be brought in at all. Declaring it does not make it admissible; it hands it over.
What happens if I do not declare meat and fish in Turkey?: Under Gümrük Kanunu 4458, Madde 235/1: an administrative fine of 4 times the duty is imposed; the normal duty becomes payable on the excess; the goods are returned to where they came from. Under Kaçakçılıkla Mücadele Kanunu 5607, Madde 3/7, if it is treated as smuggling: it carries between 2 and 6 years of imprisonment; the goods are confiscated.
Can I post or ship meat and fish to Turkey instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.
Can I take meat and fish out of Turkey?: Turkey publishes no separate rule for taking meat and fish out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Turkey limit for meat and fish apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: Ticaret Bakanlığı Gümrükler Genel Müdürlüğü states it in Yolcu Beraberi. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Et ve süt ve bunların ürünleri kişisel sevkiyat olarak Türkiye'ye getirilemez ve Türkiye'ye gönderilemez.”
How does Turkey compare with other countries on meat and fish?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 3 prohibit meat and fish, 15 limit it and 2 let it through. Turkey is among the ones that set a limit.

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