Introduction: Growing Duty-Free Purchases and Increased Legal Scrutiny Duty-free shops—particularly those in major Turkish airports—have become prime locations for purchasing: Many travelers mistakenly assume that goods bought inside duty-free zones are automatically exempt from all customs obligations. In reality, Türkiye imposes strict quantity limits on duty-free purchases. Travelers exceeding these limits must declare their goods […]
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 […]