Driving in Turkey for foreigners – How to use a foreign driver’s license in Turkey
Many tourists in Turkey wonder if they can use their driving license in Turkey. Therefore, in this article from Ebla Real Estate, we will talk about driving in Turkey for foreigners and how to use a foreign driver’s license in Turkey.
An introduction:
Turkey is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. It attracts millions of tourists annually as it is home to many distinctive tourist attractions and charming natural places in addition to being an ideal place for real estate investment.
Visitors and tourists in Turkey should know the Turkish laws related to their movement and residence in Turkey, including the driving law in Turkey for foreigners, and this is what we will talk about in this article.
Driving in Turkey for foreigners:
Foreigners can drive cars in Turkey with valid driving licenses, regardless of their country of residence. Moreover, foreigners can use motor vehicles using valid foreign driving licenses. However, they must always carry a translation of the driver’s license certified by an authorized notary public in Turkey.
It is worth noting that if there is no photo on the foreign driver’s license, it is necessary to carry an International Driving License or Permit (IDL/P).
In sum, foreigners can use their driving licenses for a limited time in Turkey. However, after this period, they must convert their foreign driver’s license to a Turkish driver’s license.
How to convert a foreign driver’s license to a Turkish driver’s license?
Foreigners who want to exchange their foreign license with a Turkish one should go to the General Directorate of Population and Nationality Affairs website and click on the heading “Sürücü Belgesi / Randevu Al” in the second tab to set an appointment.
After setting an appointment, they should prepare the documents requested below and submit them at the specified day and time.
Required documents for converting a foreign driver’s license to a Turkish driver’s license:
- Getting an appointment from the registrar’s office
- The application form for getting your Turkish driver’s license
- A notarized or consulate-approved translation of the license
- Driver’s license and a color photocopy
- Translated and certified passport.
- A color photo of the Turkish residence.
- Health report of driver
- A blood type card
- An education certificate/diploma (a primary school diploma at the minimum) and its notarized translation
- A criminal report
- 1 biometric photo
- Receipt of payment of license fee
Nationalities entitled to convert a driver’s license to a Turkish one.
Turkey and 83 other countries have signed the agreement, including:
(Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Central Africa, Chile, Costa Rica, Congo, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador , England, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana , Greece, Guyana, Hungary, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Lithuania, Liberia, Latvia, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Mexico, Mongolia, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Niger, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vatican, Venezuela, Zimbabwe)
It is worth noting that if you hold a license from a country that is not a signatory to the Road Traffic Agreement, you will not be able to convert your license.
Edited by: Ebla Group Real Estate
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