Do I have to declare medicine at Turkey customs?

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

What happens if I do not declare medicine 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 medicine 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 medicine out of Turkey?

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

Does the Turkey limit for medicine 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 beraberinde getirilen tüketim eşyasının miktarları ne kadardır?. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Türkiye’ye giriş yapan yolcuların, listenin “A) Tüketim Maddeleri” bölümünde yer alan eşyaya, yolcu beraberinde olmak kaydıyla, gümrük vergilerinden muafiyet tanınır.”

How does Turkey compare with other countries on medicine?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit medicine, 16 limit it and 4 let it through. Turkey is among the ones that set a limit.

Can I bring medicine to Turkey?

Official classification: Medicines

Restricted

You can bring medicine into Turkey only within the stated limits.

Extra conditions apply

Carried Limited

Declaration Above allowance

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler
No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler
Extra conditions apply

Important

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

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Yolcunun kullandığı ilaçlarını beraberinde Türkiye’ye getirmesi mümkün müdür? T.C. Ticaret Bakanlığı — Gümrük Rehberi
Yolcu beraberinde getirilen tüketim eşyasının miktarları ne kadardır? T.C. Ticaret Bakanlığı — Gümrük Rehberi

Questions about Medicines in Turkey

Do I have to declare medicine at Turkey customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Turkey customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare medicine 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 medicine 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 medicine out of Turkey?: Turkey publishes no separate rule for taking medicine out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Turkey limit for medicine 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 beraberinde getirilen tüketim eşyasının miktarları ne kadardır?. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Türkiye’ye giriş yapan yolcuların, listenin “A) Tüketim Maddeleri” bölümünde yer alan eşyaya, yolcu beraberinde olmak kaydıyla, gümrük vergilerinden muafiyet tanınır.”
How does Turkey compare with other countries on medicine?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit medicine, 16 limit it and 4 let it through. Turkey is among the ones that set a limit.

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