{"id":130956,"date":"2025-11-06T08:09:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T08:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realeast.biz\/ru\/?p=130956"},"modified":"2025-11-06T08:52:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T08:52:35","slug":"kak-prodlit-prebyvanie-avtomobilya-v-turczii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/realeast.biz\/en\/kak-prodlit-prebyvanie-avtomobilya-v-turczii\/","title":{"rendered":"How to extend the stay of a car with foreign license plates in Turkey in 2025: A complete guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Turkey remains one of the most popular destinations for road travelers and relocators. However, the rules for the temporary importation of vehicles (the so-called &#8220;Triptik&#8221;) are strictly regulated by the Turkish Ministry of Commerce (Ticaret Bakanl\u0131\u011f\u0131) and are constantly being updated. In 2025, important amendments are in effect that directly affect the possibility of <strong>extending the stay of a car with foreign license plates<\/strong> in the country.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents:<\/span>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #383838;color:#383838\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #383838;color:#383838\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/realeast.biz\/en\/kak-prodlit-prebyvanie-avtomobilya-v-turczii\/#Fundamental_rules_of_temporary_importation\" title=\"Fundamental rules of temporary importation\">Fundamental rules of temporary importation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/realeast.biz\/en\/kak-prodlit-prebyvanie-avtomobilya-v-turczii\/#The_condition_of_%E2%80%9CLiving_abroad%E2%80%9D_Yurtdisinda_Yerlesik_Olma\" title=\"The condition of &#8220;Living abroad&#8221; (Yurtd\u0131\u015f\u0131nda Yerle\u015fik Olma)\">The condition of &#8220;Living abroad&#8221; (Yurtd\u0131\u015f\u0131nda Yerle\u015fik Olma)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/realeast.biz\/en\/kak-prodlit-prebyvanie-avtomobilya-v-turczii\/#Maximum_stay_730_days\" title=\"Maximum stay (730 days)\">Maximum stay (730 days)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/realeast.biz\/en\/kak-prodlit-prebyvanie-avtomobilya-v-turczii\/#Legalization_and_%E2%80%9CExtension%E2%80%9D_through_guest_rooms_MA-MZ\" title=\"Legalization and &#8220;Extension&#8221; through guest rooms (MA-MZ)\">Legalization and &#8220;Extension&#8221; through guest rooms (MA-MZ)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/realeast.biz\/en\/kak-prodlit-prebyvanie-avtomobilya-v-turczii\/#Who_is_eligible_for_legalization\" title=\"Who is eligible for legalization?\">Who is eligible for legalization?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/realeast.biz\/en\/kak-prodlit-prebyvanie-avtomobilya-v-turczii\/#Legalization_procedure_TURING\" title=\"Legalization procedure (TURING)\">Legalization procedure (TURING)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/realeast.biz\/en\/kak-prodlit-prebyvanie-avtomobilya-v-turczii\/#Critical_condition_The_185-day_rule_for_legalization\" title=\"Critical condition: The 185-day rule for legalization\">Critical condition: The 185-day rule for legalization<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/realeast.biz\/en\/kak-prodlit-prebyvanie-avtomobilya-v-turczii\/#Special_status_for_cars_from_Ukraine_2025\" title=\"Special status for cars from Ukraine (2025)\">Special status for cars from Ukraine (2025)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/realeast.biz\/en\/kak-prodlit-prebyvanie-avtomobilya-v-turczii\/#Fines_and_sanctions_Tariffs_2025\" title=\"Fines and sanctions (Tariffs 2025)\">Fines and sanctions (Tariffs 2025)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/realeast.biz\/en\/kak-prodlit-prebyvanie-avtomobilya-v-turczii\/#Checklist_for_car_owners_in_Turkey_2025\" title=\"Checklist for car owners in Turkey (2025)\">Checklist for car owners in Turkey (2025)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/realeast.biz\/en\/kak-prodlit-prebyvanie-avtomobilya-v-turczii\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/realeast.biz\/en\/kak-prodlit-prebyvanie-avtomobilya-v-turczii\/#Sources\" title=\"Sources:\">Sources:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>This article, prepared taking into account official data from <strong>Ticaret Bakanl\u0131\u011f\u0131<\/strong> and <strong>Turkiye Turing ve Otomobil Kurumu (TURING)<\/strong>, provides a comprehensive guide to the legal use and extension of your car&#8217;s stay in Turkey in 2025.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fundamental_rules_of_temporary_importation\"><\/span>Fundamental rules of temporary importation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The possibility of importing and the length of stay of a foreign car in Turkey depend on two key factors: the residence status of the owner and compliance with the 185-day rule.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_condition_of_%E2%80%9CLiving_abroad%E2%80%9D_Yurtdisinda_Yerlesik_Olma\"><\/span>The condition of &#8220;Living abroad&#8221; (Yurtd\u0131\u015f\u0131nda Yerle\u015fik Olma)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To be eligible for temporary importation of a car, the owner must be recognized as &#8220;residing outside Turkey.&#8221; This means that at the time of entry into Turkey, he must have actually been outside the country for at least 185 days during the last year (365 days).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>How does 185 days count?<\/strong> All entries and exits from Turkey over the past year are taken into account. 185 days are not required to be continuous.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Status Verification:<\/strong> Turkish citizens can check their &#8220;yurtd\u0131\u015f\u0131nda yerle\u015fik olma&#8221; status through the e-government portal E-Devlet using the &#8220;Yurt D\u0131\u015f\u0131nda Yerle\u015fiklik Sorgulama&#8221; service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maximum_stay_730_days\"><\/span>Maximum stay (730 days)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For persons who meet the condition of &#8220;residence abroad&#8221;, the maximum total period of temporary importation of a car is 730 days (2 years).<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1em 0;\">\n<thead style=\"background: #f3f3f3;\">\n<tr>\n<th>Owner&#8217;s category<\/th>\n<th>The maximum length of stay of the car<\/th>\n<th>The condition of the extension<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Turkish citizens and foreigners with a residence permit<\/td>\n<td>730 days<\/td>\n<td>The duration of the car&#8217;s stay cannot exceed the validity period of the residence permit.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Foreigners without a residence permit<\/td>\n<td>90 days (within 180 days)<\/td>\n<td>An extension is not possible.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pensioners from abroad<\/td>\n<td>730 days<\/td>\n<td>The 185-day rule does not apply to the first importation after retirement.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> If you leave Turkey by car before the expiration of 730 days, the next time you enter, the period will be reduced by the number of days spent in Turkey. In order to receive a new full period of 730 days, it is necessary to fulfill the condition of 185 days of stay abroad again.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legalization_and_%E2%80%9CExtension%E2%80%9D_through_guest_rooms_MA-MZ\"><\/span>Legalization and &#8220;Extension&#8221; through guest rooms (MA-MZ)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Turkey, there is no procedure for &#8220;extending&#8221; the temporary importation of a car beyond the established period of 730 days. However, owners of certain types of residence permits can legalize their vehicle by obtaining special Turkish guest numbers (MA\u2013MZ series).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_eligible_for_legalization\"><\/span>Who is eligible for legalization?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Foreigners with the following residence permits have the right to legalize (temporary import with collateral):<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>A working residence permit<\/strong> (\u00c7al\u0131\u015fma Izni).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Student residence permit<\/strong> (\u00d6\u011frenci Ikamet Izni).<\/li>\n<li><strong>A pensionable residence permit<\/strong> (if there is a corresponding certificate).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A tourist or family residence permit does not grant the right to legalize a car.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legalization_procedure_TURING\"><\/span>Legalization procedure (TURING)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Legalization is carried out through the authorized organization <strong>Turkiye Turing ve Otomobil Kurumu (TURING)<\/strong> and includes the following steps::<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Contacting TURING<\/strong>: Submitting an application and the necessary documents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collateral assessment and calculation<\/strong>: TURING evaluates the vehicle and calculates the amount of customs duty (\u00d6TV and KDV) to be paid as collateral (guarantee). The deposit is returned to the owner upon final removal of the car from Turkey.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Getting MA-MZ numbers<\/strong>: After making a deposit and checking in, the car is assigned Turkish guest numbers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Duration of use<\/strong>: The car can stay in the country for up to two years, with the possibility of subsequent extensions if the validity period of the residence permit or work permit is also extended.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Critical_condition_The_185-day_rule_for_legalization\"><\/span>Critical condition: The 185-day rule for legalization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The most important condition for obtaining MA-MZ numbers is to comply with the 185-day rule in the context of the date of obtaining a residence permit:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>No more than 185 days should elapse between the date of entry of the car into Turkey and the date of receipt of a work, student or retirement residence permit.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If this period is exceeded, it is no longer possible to apply for legalization (customs clearance with a deposit), and the car must be removed from the country.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Special_status_for_cars_from_Ukraine_2025\"><\/span>Special status for cars from Ukraine (2025)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Due to the martial law in Ukraine, the Turkish authorities have previously provided multiple automatic extensions of the stay of Ukrainian cars. However, this practice will cease in 2025.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Official termination:<\/strong> Automatic renewal based on a special provision is cancelled.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> The last validity period of previously issued extensions is set until December 31, 2025.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Owners&#8217; actions: Owners<\/strong> of Ukrainian cars who have been in Turkey for more than two years must either remove the vehicle or legalize it according to standard rules by the end of 2025 (through TURING, if they meet the 185-day condition and have a corresponding residence permit).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fines_and_sanctions_Tariffs_2025\"><\/span>Fines and sanctions (Tariffs 2025)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Violation of the rules of temporary importation entails serious financial sanctions and the risk of confiscation of the car.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1em 0;\">\n<thead style=\"background: #f3f3f3;\">\n<tr>\n<th>Violation<\/th>\n<th>The delay period<\/th>\n<th>Penalty (2025 Tariff)<\/th>\n<th>The sanction<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Delayed export<\/td>\n<td>Up to 1 month<\/td>\n<td>2.382 TL<\/td>\n<td>Fine + forced removal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Delayed export<\/td>\n<td>Up to 2 months<\/td>\n<td>4.764 TL<\/td>\n<td>Fine + forced removal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Delayed export<\/td>\n<td>Up to 3 months<\/td>\n<td>7.146 TL<\/td>\n<td>Fine + forced removal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Delay of more than 3 months<\/td>\n<td>More than 3 months<\/td>\n<td>25% of the customs duty<\/td>\n<td>Fine + confiscation and forced export<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Misuse<\/td>\n<td>Use by an unauthorized person (other than family members living abroad) or misuse (sale, lease)<\/td>\n<td>25% of the customs duty<\/td>\n<td>Fine + confiscation and forced export<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Check out without a car without notification<\/td>\n<td>One-time violation<\/td>\n<td>9.528 TL<\/td>\n<td>Fine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checklist_for_car_owners_in_Turkey_2025\"><\/span>Checklist for car owners in Turkey (2025)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To ensure the legal status of your car, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Check the status<\/strong>: Use the E-Devlet to check your &#8220;yurtd\u0131\u015f\u0131nda yerle\u015fik olma&#8221; status and the length of stay of the car.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Determine your residence permit<\/strong>: If you have a tourist residence permit, plan to export your car before the deadline.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evaluate the possibility of legalization<\/strong>: If you have a work, student, or retirement residence permit, check whether you meet the 185-day deadline from the moment of entry of the car to obtaining a residence permit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contact TURING<\/strong>: If you meet the conditions, do not delay the legalization procedure to obtain MA-MZ numbers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Departure without a car<\/strong>: If you need to leave Turkey without a car, be sure to hand it over to customs or issue a taahutname via E-Devlet to avoid fines. Remember that when registering a taahyutname, the car&#8217;s stay time continues to go on.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Turkey continues to tighten control over foreign cars, seeking to restore order in the field of temporary importation. In 2025, strict compliance with the 185-day rule and the availability of an appropriate migration status remains a key factor. Violation of these rules can lead to serious fines and even confiscation of the vehicle. Timely planning and contacting authorized authorities (TURING, Ticaret Bakanl\u0131\u011f\u0131) is the only way to legally keep your car in Turkey.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sources\"><\/span>Sources:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>T.C. Ticaret Bakanl\u0131\u011f\u0131, G\u00fcmr\u00fckler Genel M\u00fcd\u00fcrl\u00fc\u011f\u00fc, &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/ticaret.gov.tr\/gumruk-islemleri\/sikca-sorulan-sorular\/bireysel\/yolcu-beraberi-tasitlar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Yabanc\u0131 Plakal\u0131 Kara Ta\u015f\u0131tlar\u0131 \u0130\u00e7in Yolcu Rehberi<\/a>&#8221; (03.01.2025)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mevzuat.gov.tr\/MevzuatMetin\/1.5.4458.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">4458 Say\u0131l\u0131 G\u00fcmr\u00fck Kanunu<\/a> (Customs Code)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.turing.org.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">T\u00fcrkiye Turing<\/a> ve Otomobil Kurumu (TUR\u0130NG)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Turkey remains one of the most popular destinations for road travelers and relocators. However, the rules for the temporary importation of vehicles (the so-called &#8220;Triptik&#8221;) are strictly regulated by the Turkish Ministry of Commerce (Ticaret Bakanl\u0131\u011f\u0131) and are constantly being updated. In 2025, important amendments are in effect that directly affect the possibility of extending [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":130959,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[261,148],"class_list":["post-130956","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all","tag-shtrafy","tag-turkey"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/realeast.biz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130956","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/realeast.biz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/realeast.biz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realeast.biz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realeast.biz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=130956"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/realeast.biz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130956\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":130964,"href":"https:\/\/realeast.biz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130956\/revisions\/130964"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realeast.biz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/130959"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/realeast.biz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=130956"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realeast.biz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=130956"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realeast.biz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=130956"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}