How do I contact Turkish customs?
- For further assistance please contact the Turkish Customs authorities directly.
- Turkish Customs contact information.
- Address:
- Telephone: +90 212 366 02 45.
- Website: http://www.turkeycustoms.net/
How much is customs in Turkey?
The general rate is 18%. VAT payable on local purchases and on imports is regarded as ‘input VAT’, and VAT calculated and collected on sales is considered ‘output VAT’. Input VAT is offset against output VAT in the VAT return filed at the related tax office.
What are the strict rules in Turkey?
Turkey has strict laws against the use, possession or trafficking of illegal drugs. If you are convicted of any of these offences, you can expect to receive a heavy fine or a prison sentence of 4 to 24 years.
What are Turkey’s customs?
Above all, courtesy, politeness, respect and kindness are very important to the Turkish people. For example, giving up your seat on public transport to expectant mothers, the elderly, injured or disabled passengers is a noteworthy Turkish custom.
How many ministries are there in Turkey?
The ministries of Turkey are the most influential part of the executive branch of the Turkish government. Each ministry is headed by a minister appointed by the President. Currently there are 17 ministries.
Can I send Iphone to Turkey?
Individuals are not allowed to import mobile phones to Turkey and cannot be accepted as a gift item regardless of the value and quantity. Only option on arrival in Turkey of such shipments is RTS and costs apply. RTS process takes 2-3 business days.
How much cash can I take out of Turkey?
US$5000
– Up to US$5000 worth of foreign currency can be taken out of the country. – US$5000 in cash may be taken out of the country by foreigners living abroad, or Turkish citizens working abroad, and those settled in Turkey, if they document that they have purchased currency from authorised banks.
Where does Turkish come from?
Modern Turkish is the descendant of Ottoman Turkish and its predecessor, so-called Old Anatolian Turkish, which was introduced into Anatolia by the Seljuq Turks in the late 11th century ce. Old Turkish gradually absorbed a great many Arabic and Persian words and even grammatical forms and was written in Arabic script.
Is marriage legal in Turkey?
Marriage in Turkey may be performed by Muslim clerics (since 2017) or by civil officials, although only civil marriage is recognized. The legal age for marriage is 18 although 17-year-olds can marry with parental permission, and 16-year-olds with both parental permission and a court decision.