Do I have to declare negotiable instruments and securities at Turkey customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare negotiable instruments and securities in Turkey?

Under Gümrükler Genel Müdürlüğü Genelge 2020/7, page 2: the goods are held until you leave the country; the goods are destroyed. Under Gümrük Kanunu 4458, Madde 235/3, if the goods are found without being declared: duty is charged at 2 times the normal rate and the goods are released once it is paid; the goods are confiscated. Under Kaçakçılıkla Mücadele Kanunu 5607, Madde 3/1, if it is treated as smuggling: it carries between 1 and 5 years of imprisonment; the goods are confiscated.

Can I post or ship negotiable instruments and securities 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 negotiable instruments and securities out of Turkey?

Yes. Turkey publishes no limit on taking negotiable instruments and securities out.

Does the Turkey limit for negotiable instruments and securities 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 Gümrük Muhafaza Sıkça Sorulan Sorular. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-16. The sentence it rests on reads: “Yurt dışından yolcu beraberi ülkemize getirilen nakitlerin beyan edilmesi zorunlu değildir. Ancak beyanda bulunulmak istenirse gümrük memuruna tam ve eksiksiz beyanda bulunmak zorunludur.”

How does Turkey compare with other countries on negotiable instruments and securities?

Of the 19 countries covered here, 0 prohibit negotiable instruments and securities, 17 limit it and 2 let it through. Turkey is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Negotiable instruments and securities can I bring into Turkey?

Restricted

You can bring Negotiable instruments and securities into Turkey only within the stated limits.

Extra conditions apply

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Above allowance

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler, Post or courier
Extra conditions apply
No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler
Extra conditions apply
No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler
Extra conditions apply

Important

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

Official sources disagree on this rule and the conflict is not yet resolved.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

89/14391 sayılı Türk Parası Kıymetini Koruma Hakkında 32 Sayılı Karar Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (mevzuat.gov.tr), Cumhurbaşkanlığı Hukuk ve Mevzuat Genel Müdürlüğü
Türk Parası Kıymetini Koruma Hakkında 32 Sayılı Karar T.C. Cumhurbaşkanlığı
Gümrük Muhafaza Sıkça Sorulan Sorular T.C. Ticaret Bakanlığı

Questions about Negotiable instruments and securities in Turkey

Do I have to declare negotiable instruments and securities at Turkey customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare negotiable instruments and securities in Turkey?: Under Gümrükler Genel Müdürlüğü Genelge 2020/7, page 2: the goods are held until you leave the country; the goods are destroyed. Under Gümrük Kanunu 4458, Madde 235/3, if the goods are found without being declared: duty is charged at 2 times the normal rate and the goods are released once it is paid; the goods are confiscated. Under Kaçakçılıkla Mücadele Kanunu 5607, Madde 3/1, if it is treated as smuggling: it carries between 1 and 5 years of imprisonment; the goods are confiscated.
Can I post or ship negotiable instruments and securities 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 negotiable instruments and securities out of Turkey?: Yes. Turkey publishes no limit on taking negotiable instruments and securities out.
Does the Turkey limit for negotiable instruments and securities 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 Gümrük Muhafaza Sıkça Sorulan Sorular. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-16. The sentence it rests on reads: “Yurt dışından yolcu beraberi ülkemize getirilen nakitlerin beyan edilmesi zorunlu değildir. Ancak beyanda bulunulmak istenirse gümrük memuruna tam ve eksiksiz beyanda bulunmak zorunludur.”
How does Turkey compare with other countries on negotiable instruments and securities?: Of the 19 countries covered here, 0 prohibit negotiable instruments and securities, 17 limit it and 2 let it through. Turkey is among the ones that set a limit.

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