Introduction: Why Transit Passengers Encounter Seizure Problems Transit passengers—those who land in a Turkish airport solely to change planes without formally entering Türkiye—often assume they are exempt from customs checks, since: However, this assumption is incorrect. Turkish customs authorities retain full legal power to: Transit zones do not provide immunity from customs law. This article […]
Introduction: Why Foreign Travelers Often Face Seizure Problems in Turkey Foreign travelers entering Türkiye may experience customs-related complications when bringing: Turkish customs authorities apply strict enforcement measures against undeclared or improperly declared goods, often resulting in immediate seizure (el koyma). Because smuggling offenses fall under Law No. 5607, the legal consequences can be serious—even for […]