Do I have to declare gifts sent by post at Turkey customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare gifts sent by post 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 sent by post 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 gifts sent by post out of Turkey?

Turkey publishes no separate rule for taking gifts sent by post out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Turkey limit for gifts sent by post 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 Listede yer almayan eşya da yolcu beraberinde getirilebilir mi?. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Her bir yolcu, listede yer almayan, ticari miktar ve nitelik taşımayan ve toplam gerçek kıymeti 430 Avro'yu geçmeyen eşyayı da gümrük vergilerinden muaf olarak getirebilmektedir.”

How does Turkey compare with other countries on gifts sent by post?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit gifts sent by post, 6 limit it and 14 let it through. Turkey is among the more permissive.

How much Gifts sent by post can I bring into Turkey?

Allowed

You can bring Gifts sent by post into Turkey without a special limit.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Not required

Limit 430 EUR

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Value cap: 430 EUR
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

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

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Listede yer almayan eşya da yolcu beraberinde getirilebilir mi? T.C. Ticaret Bakanlığı — Gümrük Rehberi

Questions about Gifts sent by post in Turkey

How much gifts sent by post can I bring into Turkey?: Turkey publishes no quantity limit for gifts sent by post carried by a traveller. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare gifts sent by post at Turkey customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare gifts sent by post 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 sent by post 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 gifts sent by post out of Turkey?: Turkey publishes no separate rule for taking gifts sent by post out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Turkey limit for gifts sent by post 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 Listede yer almayan eşya da yolcu beraberinde getirilebilir mi?. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Her bir yolcu, listede yer almayan, ticari miktar ve nitelik taşımayan ve toplam gerçek kıymeti 430 Avro'yu geçmeyen eşyayı da gümrük vergilerinden muaf olarak getirebilmektedir.”
How does Turkey compare with other countries on gifts sent by post?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit gifts sent by post, 6 limit it and 14 let it through. Turkey is among the more permissive.

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