Do I have to declare gifts and personal goods at Turkey customs?

Yes — it has to be declared to Turkey customs on arrival.

What happens if I do not declare gifts and personal goods 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 gifts and personal goods to Turkey instead of carrying it?

Yes, and the allowance applies to the consignment as well as to accompanied baggage. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.

Can I take gifts and personal goods out of Turkey?

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

Does the Turkey limit for gifts and personal goods 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 2009/15481 sayılı 4458 Sayılı Gümrük Kanununun Bazı Maddelerinin Uygulanması Hakkında Karar, MADDE 61. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does Turkey compare with other countries on gifts and personal goods?

Of the 21 countries covered here, 0 prohibit gifts and personal goods, 14 limit it and 7 let it through. Turkey is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Gifts and personal goods can I bring into Turkey?

Restricted

You can bring Gifts and personal goods into Turkey only within the stated limits.

Extra conditions apply

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Above allowance

Limit 430 EUR

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Value cap: 430 EUR
Channels: Carried with the traveler, Post or courier, Sent after, Sent ahead
Extra conditions apply
No stated quantity
Value cap: 150 EUR
Channels: Carried with the traveler, Post or courier, Sent after, Sent ahead
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

2009/15481 sayılı 4458 Sayılı Gümrük Kanununun Bazı Maddelerinin Uygulanması Hakkında Karar, MADDE 61 Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (mevzuat.gov.tr), Cumhurbaşkanlığı Hukuk ve Mevzuat Genel Müdürlüğü
İthalat Rejimi Kararı (2009/15481 sayılı Bakanlar Kurulu Kararı, güncel) T.C. Cumhurbaşkanlığı / Ticaret Bakanlığı
Yolcu Muafiyetleri Sıkça Sorulan Sorular T.C. Ticaret Bakanlığı

Questions about Gifts and personal goods in Turkey

How much gifts and personal goods can I bring into Turkey?: Turkey allows 430 EUR 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 gifts and personal goods at Turkey customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Turkey customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare gifts and personal goods 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 gifts and personal goods to Turkey instead of carrying it?: Yes, and the allowance applies to the consignment as well as to accompanied baggage. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.
Can I take gifts and personal goods out of Turkey?: Turkey publishes no separate rule for taking gifts and personal goods out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Turkey limit for gifts and personal goods 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 2009/15481 sayılı 4458 Sayılı Gümrük Kanununun Bazı Maddelerinin Uygulanması Hakkında Karar, MADDE 61. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Turkey compare with other countries on gifts and personal goods?: Of the 21 countries covered here, 0 prohibit gifts and personal goods, 14 limit it and 7 let it through. Turkey is among the ones that set a limit.

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