Gold Jewellery → Turkey

Must declare; Turkey has strict gold import monitoring

Details

Turkey monitors gold imports closely due to economic policy. Personal gold jewellery worn on arrival is generally not questioned. New gold purchases or unworn gold above 15,000 TRY must be declared. Turkey is a major gold market — the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the world's largest gold trading centers.

Quantity limit

Personal worn jewellery exempt; unworn above TRY 15,000 declared

Documentation required

• Customs declaration for unworn gold

Legal reference

Turkish Customs Regulation

Leaving with this item

Turkey permits export of up to 5 kg gold jewellery without declaration. Above 5 kg requires CBRT (Central Bank of Turkey) approval and Istanbul Customs Gold Declaration.

Practical advice

Declare gold jewellery at customs on arrival in Turkey and carry any documentation specified in the rule. Verify current requirements with Ministry of Trade — General Directorate of Customs (Gümrük ve Ticaret Bakanlığı) before travel.

Customs authority

Ministry of Trade — General Directorate of Customs (Gümrük ve Ticaret Bakanlığı) · https://www.ticaret.gov.tr