Do I have to declare skincare and make-up at Turkey customs?

Only above the allowance. Up to 5 skincare and make-up products there is nothing to declare; beyond it you take the goods through the red channel and pay the duty.

What happens if I do not declare skincare and make-up 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.

Do duty-free purchases count toward the Turkey allowance for skincare and make-up?

Yes. What you buy in an arrival duty-free shop comes out of the same allowance, so the shop does not add to what you may already be carrying.

Can I post or ship skincare and make-up 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 is outside this allowance.

Can I take skincare and make-up out of Turkey?

Turkey publishes no separate rule for taking skincare and make-up out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Turkey limit for skincare and make-up 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 Muafiyetleri Sıkça Sorulan Sorular. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-16. The sentence it rests on reads: “KOZMETİK ÜRÜNLER 600 ml’yi aşmamak kaydıyla kolonya, parfüm, lavanta, esans veya losyon ile 5 adet cilt bakım ürünü ve makyaj malzemesi.”

How does Turkey compare with other countries on skincare and make-up?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit skincare and make-up, 4 limit it and 16 let it through. Turkey is among the more permissive.

How much skincare and make-up can I bring into Turkey?

Official classification: Skincare and make-up products

Restricted

You can bring skincare and make-up into Turkey only within the stated limits.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Above allowance

Limit 5 piece

What you need to know

5 piece
Channels: Arrival duty-free, Carried with the traveler, Post or courier, Sent after, Sent ahead
All of these allowances apply at the same time and do not share a combined cap.

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 2026-09-16

Yolcu Muafiyetleri Sıkça Sorulan Sorular T.C. Ticaret Bakanlığı

Questions about Skincare and make-up products in Turkey

How much skincare and make-up can I bring into Turkey?: Turkey allows 5 skincare and make-up products per traveller. Above that the goods are treated as an import and duty becomes payable. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare skincare and make-up at Turkey customs?: Only above the allowance. Up to 5 skincare and make-up products there is nothing to declare; beyond it you take the goods through the red channel and pay the duty.
What happens if I do not declare skincare and make-up 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.
Do duty-free purchases count toward the Turkey allowance for skincare and make-up?: Yes. What you buy in an arrival duty-free shop comes out of the same allowance, so the shop does not add to what you may already be carrying.
Can I post or ship skincare and make-up 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 is outside this allowance.
Can I take skincare and make-up out of Turkey?: Turkey publishes no separate rule for taking skincare and make-up out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Turkey limit for skincare and make-up 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 Muafiyetleri Sıkça Sorulan Sorular. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-16. The sentence it rests on reads: “KOZMETİK ÜRÜNLER 600 ml’yi aşmamak kaydıyla kolonya, parfüm, lavanta, esans veya losyon ile 5 adet cilt bakım ürünü ve makyaj malzemesi.”
How does Turkey compare with other countries on skincare and make-up?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit skincare and make-up, 4 limit it and 16 let it through. Turkey is among the more permissive.

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Other items in this group

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