Republic of Turkey — a secular eastern state with a developed economy and a high standard of living. It’s impossible not to fall in love with the beauty of Turkish nature, stunning seascapes, warm climate, and unique culture. And this is reflected in the annual increase in the number of foreigners who come to the country as tourists or investors to buy an apartment in Turkey .
Increasingly, citizens from abroad, when choosing a method of traveling to a resort republic, prefer traveling by personal car rather than by plane. Therefore, the question of how to import a car to Turkey is especially relevant if you are planning a long tour or moving to a permanent place of residence.
The topic of our latest publication: rules for entering Turkey by car in 2023, driving and fines for violating traffic rules.
Rules for entering Turkey with a foreign car
According to Turkish laws, foreigners have the right to cross the state border by car. The register of vehicles approved for import includes:
- passenger cars;
- buses and minibuses;
- vans;
- motorcycles;
- small box trucks and trailers.
In 2023, the following rules apply for importing a car into Turkey:
185 days outside Turkey
Before crossing the border of an eastern state, the period of stay of vehicles outside Turkey must be at least 185 days over the past annual period. Otherwise, there will be a ban on entering the country by car.
730 days in the Republic of Turkey
If you have an ikamet card (residence permit), you have the right to import your vehicle and use it in Turkey for two years. If there is no residence permit, then the period of stay corresponds to the period of validity of the visa-free or visa regime. That is, for Ukrainians — 90 days, and for Russians — up to 60 days. As soon as the Ikamet card is received, the foreign citizen has the opportunity to extend the period of stay of the car on the territory of the state. To do this, you need to contact the customs department at your place of residence.
Mandatory car declaration
Any vehicle crossing the Turkish border is subject to mandatory declaration. The declaration is filled out at customs checkpoints at the border or at any customs office. A fine is provided for violating the terms of the declaration.
In addition, the temporary import of a car into Turkey can be recorded in advance (two weeks) by submitting an application for a declaration. To do this, follow link to the government website e-Devlet services. This will speed up the customs clearance procedure.
Vehicle insurance
The rules for entering Turkey by car include issuing a Green Card insurance policy. Insurance is required in case of accidents on the road. Registration is available in your state of residence and in the Republic of Turkey.
Customs clearance
Customs clearance of a car in Turkey — a mandatory procedure for those foreigners who decide to stay in the country after two years of residence. In this case, you will have to pay a large tax and VAT of 18% for the vehicle. For new cars, the contribution usually depends on the engine size and is about 100% of the market price. According to many Russian-speaking motorists, when moving to a permanent place of residence, it is more profitable to buy a car in the republic, despite the higher price tag than at home.
This 114 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Tosmur district is located on the second floor of a building built in 2018. It has two bathrooms and two balconies and is offered unfurnished. It is 700 m from the sea and 350 m from the city center. Citizenship is available for this apartment.
2+1
114 m²
11012
This 105 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Cikcilli district is located on the ground floor of a building built in 2012. It features one bathroom and two balconies; it is delivered furnished. The sea is 800 m away, and the city center is 350 m away. The apartment is eligible for a residence permit and can be included in the citizenship package within the estimated value.
2+1
105 m²
11011
This 3-bedroom apartment, 172 sq m, in Nizhnyaya Oba features three bedrooms, a living room, a separate kitchen, two bathrooms, and two balconies. It's located on the ground floor of a building built in 2021. The apartment is unfurnished, but can be purchased separately for an additional fee. The sea is 700 m away, and the city center is 500 m away. The apartment has one title deed; the property is suitable for citizenship applications.
3+1
172 m²
11010
This 110 sq m, 2-bedroom apartment is located in Oba, Alanya. The elevated ground floor features two bedrooms, a living room, two bathrooms, and two balconies. The apartment is delivered furnished. Built in 2014, the building is 1,400 m from the sea and 600 m from the city center.
2+1
110 m²
11008
We offer a 1+1 apartment of 80 sq m in the Cikcilli district. Located on the sixth floor, it includes one bathroom and two balconies. It is delivered furnished and is suitable for a residence permit. It can be included in the citizenship package subject to expert assessment. It boasts a sea view. The distance to the sea is 800 m, and the district center is 350 m.
1+1
80 m²
11007
We offer a 130 sq m 2+1 apartment in Nizhnyaya Oba. Located on the ground floor, it features a separate kitchen, two bathrooms, a balcony, and a terrace. It will be delivered furnished. Built in 2019, the building is 800 m from the sea and 450 m from the city center. The property is suitable for citizenship applications.
2+1
130 m²
11006
We offer a 3+1 duplex villa with a sea view in Konakli, 170 m². The villa occupies the first and second floors, includes three bathrooms and two balconies, and is located 500 m from the sea and 500 m from the city center. Built in 2004, the property is being delivered unfurnished.
3+1, Duplex
170 m²
11005
We offer a 2+1 apartment with an area of 120 m² in the Mahmutlar district. Located on the eighth floor of a building built in 2015, the apartment includes two bathrooms and two balconies. It is delivered furnished. The distance to the sea is 500 m, and the district center is 300 m.
2+1
120 m²
11004
We offer a 3+1 duplex apartment in the Kestel district of Alanya, measuring 140 sq m. Situated on the fourth and fifth floors of a building built in 2025, the apartment features three bathrooms and two balconies. The property is delivered unfurnished. The distance to the sea is 500 m, and to the city center is 100 m. Residence permits and citizenship are available.
3+1, Duplex, Penthouse
140 m²
11003
We offer a 1+1 apartment with an area of 50 m² in the Demirtaş district. The apartment is located on the second floor, includes one bathroom and one balcony, and is delivered unfurnished. The distance to the sea is 500 m, and to the district center is 800 m. The building was built in 2024.
1+1
50 m²
11002
We offer a 2+1 apartment with an area of 75 m² in Avsallar. Located on the ground floor, the apartment includes two bathrooms and a balcony. It is delivered unfurnished. Built in 2023, the building is 550 m from the sea and 1000 m from the city center.
2+1
75 m²
11001
We offer a 90 sq m, 2+1 apartment in the Avsallar district. Located on the ninth floor, the apartment includes two bathrooms and a balcony. It is delivered furnished and features a sea view. The distance to the sea is 1,000 m, and the district center is 500 m.
2+1
90 m²
10999
We offer a 61 m² one-bedroom apartment in the Kargicak district. The apartment is located on the third floor, includes one bathroom and one balcony, and is delivered furnished. The building was built in 2023 and is 1,500 m from the sea and the city center.
1+1
61 m²
10998
We offer a 3+1 duplex villa with an area of 140 m² in the Demirtaş district. The layout includes three bedrooms and a living room, a separate kitchen, two bathrooms, and three balconies. The villa is two-story, delivered furnished, and is located 700 m from the sea and 500 m from the district center. Built in 2005, the villa is eligible for a residence permit.
3+1, Duplex
140 m²
10997
We offer a 2+1 apartment of 110 sq m in the Oba district of Alanya. Located on the second floor, the apartment includes two bathrooms, three balconies, and a terrace. It is delivered furnished and is suitable for residency and citizenship applications. The distance to the sea is 1,400 m, and to the city center is 600 m.
2+1
110 m²
10996
We offer a 1+1 apartment of 55 m² in the center of Alanya. Located on the sixth floor, it includes one bathroom and one balcony. It is delivered furnished, suitable for a residence permit, and boasts a sea view. The distance to the sea is 350 m, and to the city center is 150 m.
1+1
55 m²
10995
We offer a 1+1 apartment with an area of 55 m² in the Kargicak district. The apartment is located on the third floor, includes one bathroom and one balcony, and is delivered furnished. The building was built in 2023, and is 800 m from the sea and 400 m from the district center.
1+1
55 m²
10994
We offer a 220 sq m duplex villa with a 4+2 bedroom layout in the Turkler district of Alanya. The villa occupies the first and second floors, includes two bathrooms and two balconies, and is delivered beautifully furnished. Built in 2005, the interior has been completely renovated. The distance to the sea is 1000 m, and to the city center is 500 m.
Duplex, 4+2
220 m²
10993
We offer a 1+1 apartment with an area of 70 sq m in the Tosmur district. Located on the ninth floor, the apartment includes one bathroom and one balcony. It is delivered furnished and is suitable for a residence permit. It is located 900 m from the sea and 300 m from the district center. The building was built in 2008.
1+1
70 m²
10992
This 83 sq m one-bedroom apartment in the Mahmutlar district of Alanya is for sale. Located on the third floor, it includes one bathroom and one balcony and is delivered unfurnished. Built in 2015, the building is 250 m from the sea and 150 m from the district center. Citizenship is available for this property.
1+1
83 m²
10991
For information: in order to avoid problems when crossing the Turkish border, we recommend that you fully repay the debt to the state. Otherwise, customs officials may simply not let you into Turkey.
When going by car to Turkey, in addition to your passport, take with you:
- registration certificate for the car;
- insurance policy (it is important that it is valid in the resort republic);
- license to drive a car.
Pensioners should have a pension certificate translated into Turkish and legalized. Driving documents Apostille in Turkey are not required.
Foreign citizens can travel to the Republic of Turkey in someone else's car, subject to a power of attorney from the owner signed and stamped by a notary.
Rules for entering Turkey by car for pensioners
The government is putting forward less stringent requirements for pensioners to import a car into Turkey. Firstly, the rule of spending 185 days outside the republic is not relevant for foreign citizens of retirement age. Secondly, after two years of living and using their own vehicle, they can renew their period of stay. To do this, you will need to leave and literally immediately return to the country. In addition, foreign pensioners, after 185 days, have the opportunity to make a deposit and get a temporary license plate for their car.
Car fines in Turkey
Perhaps the most important rule to remember while on Turkish roads is: attentiveness and calmness. Include not only vision and hearing, but also all senses, as well as intuition.
Traffic rules exist in the Republic of Turkey, but they are not followed by everyone and not always. Turkish drivers drive aggressively, honk their horns with or without reason, blink their headlights to urge others on, and are characterized by impatience and a hot temper. Common practice: do not turn, overtake on the right, cut off, suddenly change lanes, slow down or suddenly drive onto the sidewalk, and do not let people pass at pedestrian crossings. Don't be surprised if one of the road users suddenly stops. It is likely that he saw his friend and decided to chat or changed his mind about going in that direction. Both professional drivers and beginners in Turkey violate: in some cases on purpose, in others — by chance.
Drivers should also be careful, as pedestrians can cross the road in the wrong place or unexpectedly jump onto the roadway.
Be calm, do not be fooled by provocations and do not get emotional. After some time, you will adapt and feel at home on Turkish roads.
Of course, like in any other civilized state, Turkey provides for fines for violating traffic rules. DVRs are installed on the roads, and road patrols are working. The fines are large and you will be required to pay them when leaving the country. If you pay on time, you will receive a discount.
Amount of fines for:
- driving a car without a driver's license — 9,918 TL (480 €);
- unfastened seat belt — 1,008 TL (50 €);
- running a red light — 936 TL (45 €);
- driving in the oncoming lane — 2,000 TL (98 €);
- talking on a mobile phone — 535 TL ( 26 €);
- for drunk driving — 1000 TL (49 €) for the first time, with repeated violations the amount increases significantly.
The Republic of Turkey has good roads and highways on which it is allowed to travel at fairly high speeds. There is a speed limit within populated areas — 50 km/h. There are fines for exceeding:
- 55–65 km/h — 535 TL (26 €);
- 65–75 km/h — 988 TL (49 €);
- 75 km/h or more — 5 002 TL (245 €).
Is it possible and how to check fines on a car in Turkey? Violations recorded by road surveillance cameras are located on the state Web portal by link.
In the field called "PLAKA" Enter the vehicle registration number and go through the captcha. Next, check the checkbox at the bottom left of the screen near the text “OKUDUM ANLADIM” and press the “SORGULA” button.
The system will analyze the database and provide data in the form of tables displaying all Turkish organizations that have the right to issue a fine to the driver. The inscription "KAYIT YOK" or “NO RECORDING” in the column opposite each institution indicates that no fines were imposed on you.
As you can see, importing a car to Turkey by foreign citizens does not require fulfilling any difficult conditions. Therefore, traveling to a resort country in a personal car will give you only positive emotions and impressions.
If you have questions regarding the purchase of real estate in Turkey, Point Property employees will be happy to help you find a suitable property.
This 114 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Tosmur district is located on the second floor of a building built in 2018. It has two bathrooms and two balconies and is offered unfurnished. It is 700 m from the sea and 350 m from the city center. Citizenship is available for this apartment.
2+1
114 m²
11012
This 105 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Cikcilli district is located on the ground floor of a building built in 2012. It features one bathroom and two balconies; it is delivered furnished. The sea is 800 m away, and the city center is 350 m away. The apartment is eligible for a residence permit and can be included in the citizenship package within the estimated value.
2+1
105 m²
11011
This 3-bedroom apartment, 172 sq m, in Nizhnyaya Oba features three bedrooms, a living room, a separate kitchen, two bathrooms, and two balconies. It's located on the ground floor of a building built in 2021. The apartment is unfurnished, but can be purchased separately for an additional fee. The sea is 700 m away, and the city center is 500 m away. The apartment has one title deed; the property is suitable for citizenship applications.
3+1
172 m²
11010
This 110 sq m, 2-bedroom apartment is located in Oba, Alanya. The elevated ground floor features two bedrooms, a living room, two bathrooms, and two balconies. The apartment is delivered furnished. Built in 2014, the building is 1,400 m from the sea and 600 m from the city center.
2+1
110 m²
11008
We offer a 1+1 apartment of 80 sq m in the Cikcilli district. Located on the sixth floor, it includes one bathroom and two balconies. It is delivered furnished and is suitable for a residence permit. It can be included in the citizenship package subject to expert assessment. It boasts a sea view. The distance to the sea is 800 m, and the district center is 350 m.
1+1
80 m²
11007
We offer a 130 sq m 2+1 apartment in Nizhnyaya Oba. Located on the ground floor, it features a separate kitchen, two bathrooms, a balcony, and a terrace. It will be delivered furnished. Built in 2019, the building is 800 m from the sea and 450 m from the city center. The property is suitable for citizenship applications.
2+1
130 m²
11006
We offer a 3+1 duplex villa with a sea view in Konakli, 170 m². The villa occupies the first and second floors, includes three bathrooms and two balconies, and is located 500 m from the sea and 500 m from the city center. Built in 2004, the property is being delivered unfurnished.
3+1, Duplex
170 m²
11005
We offer a 2+1 apartment with an area of 120 m² in the Mahmutlar district. Located on the eighth floor of a building built in 2015, the apartment includes two bathrooms and two balconies. It is delivered furnished. The distance to the sea is 500 m, and the district center is 300 m.
2+1
120 m²
11004
We offer a 3+1 duplex apartment in the Kestel district of Alanya, measuring 140 sq m. Situated on the fourth and fifth floors of a building built in 2025, the apartment features three bathrooms and two balconies. The property is delivered unfurnished. The distance to the sea is 500 m, and to the city center is 100 m. Residence permits and citizenship are available.
3+1, Duplex, Penthouse
140 m²
11003
We offer a 1+1 apartment with an area of 50 m² in the Demirtaş district. The apartment is located on the second floor, includes one bathroom and one balcony, and is delivered unfurnished. The distance to the sea is 500 m, and to the district center is 800 m. The building was built in 2024.
1+1
50 m²
11002
We offer a 2+1 apartment with an area of 75 m² in Avsallar. Located on the ground floor, the apartment includes two bathrooms and a balcony. It is delivered unfurnished. Built in 2023, the building is 550 m from the sea and 1000 m from the city center.
2+1
75 m²
11001
We offer a 90 sq m, 2+1 apartment in the Avsallar district. Located on the ninth floor, the apartment includes two bathrooms and a balcony. It is delivered furnished and features a sea view. The distance to the sea is 1,000 m, and the district center is 500 m.
2+1
90 m²
10999
We offer a 61 m² one-bedroom apartment in the Kargicak district. The apartment is located on the third floor, includes one bathroom and one balcony, and is delivered furnished. The building was built in 2023 and is 1,500 m from the sea and the city center.
1+1
61 m²
10998
We offer a 3+1 duplex villa with an area of 140 m² in the Demirtaş district. The layout includes three bedrooms and a living room, a separate kitchen, two bathrooms, and three balconies. The villa is two-story, delivered furnished, and is located 700 m from the sea and 500 m from the district center. Built in 2005, the villa is eligible for a residence permit.
3+1, Duplex
140 m²
10997
We offer a 2+1 apartment of 110 sq m in the Oba district of Alanya. Located on the second floor, the apartment includes two bathrooms, three balconies, and a terrace. It is delivered furnished and is suitable for residency and citizenship applications. The distance to the sea is 1,400 m, and to the city center is 600 m.
2+1
110 m²
10996
We offer a 1+1 apartment of 55 m² in the center of Alanya. Located on the sixth floor, it includes one bathroom and one balcony. It is delivered furnished, suitable for a residence permit, and boasts a sea view. The distance to the sea is 350 m, and to the city center is 150 m.
1+1
55 m²
10995
We offer a 1+1 apartment with an area of 55 m² in the Kargicak district. The apartment is located on the third floor, includes one bathroom and one balcony, and is delivered furnished. The building was built in 2023, and is 800 m from the sea and 400 m from the district center.
1+1
55 m²
10994
We offer a 220 sq m duplex villa with a 4+2 bedroom layout in the Turkler district of Alanya. The villa occupies the first and second floors, includes two bathrooms and two balconies, and is delivered beautifully furnished. Built in 2005, the interior has been completely renovated. The distance to the sea is 1000 m, and to the city center is 500 m.
Duplex, 4+2
220 m²
10993
We offer a 1+1 apartment with an area of 70 sq m in the Tosmur district. Located on the ninth floor, the apartment includes one bathroom and one balcony. It is delivered furnished and is suitable for a residence permit. It is located 900 m from the sea and 300 m from the district center. The building was built in 2008.
1+1
70 m²
10992
This 83 sq m one-bedroom apartment in the Mahmutlar district of Alanya is for sale. Located on the third floor, it includes one bathroom and one balcony and is delivered unfurnished. Built in 2015, the building is 250 m from the sea and 150 m from the district center. Citizenship is available for this property.
1+1
83 m²
10991
These materials have been prepared for informational purposes and are not of a commercial nature.
Point Property — is a certified real estate agency that specializes in providing a full range of real estate services for residential and commercial real estate transactions in Turkey. Our company takes care of all the organizational aspects of a real estate transaction: searching for an object, organizing a sightseeing tour, assistance in collecting documents and checking the legal purity of documentation, support in re-registration of ownership. In addition, we provide our customers with a wide range of after-sales services.
