Driving licence in Turkey

Driving license in Turkey (Turkish: Sürücü belgesi) is a document issued by the relevant government agency, regional or local security force, confirming the rights of the holder to drive motor vehicles. Driving licence exams are regulated by the Ministry of National Education (Turkey) while the licence is issued by the General Directorate of Security.

On 1 January 2016 new Turkish laws concerning driving licences were implemented.[1][2] The changes are intended to bring Turkey more in line with existing EU driving regulations and concern all road users in Turkey. A foreign national can drive in Turkey with an EU license for 6 months. After 6 months he/she has to change it to a Turkish licence. Application can be made to any Traffic Registration office, and the foreign driving licences will not be returned to holders. Instead they will be sent to the issuing authority of the country of origin i.e. for British nationals, DVLA. The DVLA says that expats can drive in the UK on a Turkish licence for up to 12 months, and if they wish to settle back in the UK, the Turkish license can be exchanged for a UK license. [3]

In Turkey you must be at least 18 years old in order to drive a car and at least 17 to drive a motorbike. The driving test comprises a practical and theory test, which has been recently made tougher in order to meet European Union regulations. [4]

Requirements for Turkish citizens

In order to get a licence, applicant must fulfill these requirements:[5][6][7]

  • Driving school certificate
  • Original and photocopy of ID card
  • Health Report
  • Blood group document
  • Two photos, one biometric photo
  • Driver's licence card fees
  • Criminal record certificate
  • Finger print

Requirements for foreigners

Application forms available from the Driver’s Association office (Şoförler Odasi) at the local Transport Registration Department. Requirements:[8]

  • Original valid foreign driving licence
  • Notarised Turkish translation of the driving licence
  • Original and copy of the residence permit (Ikamet) or Turkish identification card
  • 5 identity-sized photographs (required at various steps of the process)
  • Original criminal report which can be obtained from the local court house (valid 12-months from issue)
  • Original health report issued by a local state health centre (Sağlık Ocağı) or private clinic; photos required (valid 12-months from issue)
  • Blood group certificate (can be requested from a clinic or health centre)
  • Receipt from the tax authorities showing that the relevant driving licence fee has been paid (cost depends on the class of licence being exchanged)
  • Payment for delivery of the credit card-sized photo-ID driving licence
  • Validity #NA

Classes

Class Description Age of acquisition Valid in
F Tractors 18 years  Turkey
G Work vehicles 18 years  Turkey

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://kalkan.turkishlocalnews.com/portal/kalkan-news/466622-changes-to-turkish-driving-licence-laws-affect-expats
  2. ↑ http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/ehliyet-yenileme-randevu-islemleri-nasil-yapilir-40058464
  3. ↑ http://kalkan.turkishlocalnews.com/portal/kalkan-news/466622-changes-to-turkish-driving-licence-laws-affect-expats
  4. ↑ https://www.justlanded.com/english/Turkey/Turkey-Guide/Travel-Leisure/Driving-license
  5. ↑ "Araç ve Sürücü Bilgi Sistemi". Asbis.gov.tr. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
  6. ↑ "Sayfalar - Sürücü Belgesi İşlemleri". Istanbul.pol.tr. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
  7. ↑ http://www.mebpersonelleri.net/yeni-ehliyetler-icin-gerekli-belgeler-nelerdirij-nasil-alinir-ucreti-2016-basvuru-yahyali-ulke-gundemi-h20129.html. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  8. ↑ "Exchanging a Driving Licence". Angloinfo Turkey. Angloinfo. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
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