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Entry and stay formalities
Short trip
French nationals are exempt from a visa for a tourist stay in Turkey not exceeding 90 days over a period of 180 days, whether the stay is continuous or divided. However, they must be provided with a national identity card or an individual passport valid for at least 150 days from the date of entry into Turkey.
In addition, in order to avoid any problem entering or leaving Turkish territory, minors traveling unaccompanied by their parents:
must have a passport valid for at least 150 days from the date of entry into Turkey;
must be provided, in the absence of a passport, with a national identity card the validity of which must exceed at least 150 days from the date of entry into Turkey, on the one hand, and an authorization to trip established and signed by the parent (s). This travel authorization can be drawn up using the form posted on the service-public.fr site . In the event of a school trip, a certificate issued by the head of the establishment on the other hand.
In addition, in anticipation of their return to France, Franco-Turkish binationals must ensure that they have a valid French travel document (passport or national identity card).
Extension of the validity of the CNI
French national identity cards (CNI) issued to adults between January 1, 2004 and December 31, 2013 are still valid 5 years after the expiry date indicated on the back, but no material modification of the plastic card has been made. certifies this extension.
The Turkish authorities officially accepted this extension. However, in order to avoid any inconvenience during your trip, you are strongly recommended to prefer the use of a valid passport to that of a CNI with an expiry date that has passed, even if it is considered by the authorities. French as still valid.
If you travel only with your CNI, you can download and print the multilingual notice explaining these new rules.
The traveler must nevertheless ensure, in order to be authorized to enter Turkish territory, that the validity date of this document exceeds by at least 150 days the date of entry into Turkey.
An expired passport used as a travel document does not allow its holder to be admitted to Turkish territory.
Long stay
For more information, refer to the website of the French Embassy in Turkey .
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Customs regulations
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Importation of personal effects
It is possible to import, duty free, personal effects (furniture, household appliances) exclusively within six months of arrival in Turkey.
Importation is subject to special formalities and it is therefore preferable to use a forwarder.
It is not possible to resell or transfer imported items.
The authorization to temporarily import a move is subject to strict procedures and must be renewed annually.
The importation of alcohol, cigarettes and perfume is restricted as follows:
Tobacco: 200 g of tobacco (or 200 cigarettes, or 50 cigars)
Alcohol: 1 x 1 liter or 2 x 0.70 liter
Perfume: 5 bottles of 120 ml
The importation of a personal vehicle duty free is subject to very strict rules. Only people authorized to work in Turkey can import a vehicle (and only one). The original vehicle documents must be in the name of the importing owner. The formalities must be carried out within 6 months of importation. The vehicle will have to be re-exported. It cannot be resold on site except to a foreign national. The procedures related to registration are annual.
In case of purchasing a vehicle on site, it is recommended to keep all the documents relating to its acquisition. The renewal of the residence permit, the temporary authorization to move and the green vehicle triptych is done at the same time each year.
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Pet
Import / export of animals
Conditions for importing pets into France from countries not members of the European Union, on the website of the Directorate General of Customs .
For general explanations, see the website of the Ministry of Agriculture .
Please note: in order to anticipate the formalities necessary for a first import, it is necessary to allow an average delay of more than 4 months before departure (especially in the event of a serum titration to be carried out).
Importing animals into Turkey: Turkish Foreign Ministry website (in Turkish, English and French).
Information on importing animals can be found on the Turkish Foreign Ministry website (only in Turkish language). The import of domestic animals is limited to 2 animals, it is necessary to present an up-to-date vaccination record and a recent veterinary report of good health.
Air France number at Atatürk airport (requirements regarding the animal's travel: +90 212 465 54 91 or 2 or 3)
Importation of drugs
It is mandatory to have a prescription from your doctor to the supervisory authorities.
For medicinal products which are not narcotic drugs, the quantity transported must correspond to the duration of the treatment or, failing that, to three months of treatment.
As a precaution, it is advisable to bring the prescriptions. The doctor's prescription is sufficient if the stay is less than or equal to the prescription period. If the duration of the stay is longer and you take more medicines than the maximum authorized quantity, you will have to bring, in addition to the doctor's prescription, a transport certificate issued by the French Health Security Agency. health products (AFSSAPS) at the request of your doctor.
Finally, if the medical treatment requires the use of needles, syringes or pen injectors, it is strongly recommended to be able to provide a medical certificate, if possible translated into English, specifying that this material is intended for the patient. injection of drugs.