How can you leave a foreign-registered car or motorcycle in Turkey and fly out temporarily — do you need to notify customs and how is it arranged?
Based on 3 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 17 days ago
TL;DR
If you leave Turkey temporarily without the foreign-registered car or motorcycle you brought in, travelers report that you need to notify Turkish customs in advance and file a written request to leave the vehicle in the country. It is also wise to get supporting paperwork for your return flight and for collecting the vehicle again.
What the community said
According to the most recent traveler reports, you can leave a car in Turkey for a short trip abroad, but you generally need to file a customs statement explaining that the owner is leaving temporarily without the vehicle.
17 days ago customs statement
For motorcycles, travelers describe the same process: before flying out, you should notify customs that the vehicle will remain in Turkey for a limited period, such as 2 weeks.
17 days ago 2 weeks
Travelers specifically note that this is handled through Turkish customs, not just with the airline or a parking lot: leaving a temporarily imported vehicle without customs formalities can be risky.
17 days ago Turkish customs
The discussion suggests asking for return-trip paperwork as well, so that when you come back to Turkey you have proof that the vehicle was left officially.
17 days ago return-trip documents