Quick answer
Gifts and personal goods up to €430 duty-free (lower for under-15s). Phones are not covered by this allowance.
50 g of 22K gold is worth about €5,191 at today's rate.
Duty-free allowance in Türkiye
Gifts and personal goods up to €430 duty-free (lower for under-15s). Phones are not covered by this allowance. ✅ Official
Duty plus 20% VAT on the excess. Some goods also pay special consumption tax (ÖTV). ≈ Estimated
Related guides
- Gold jewellery: Pakistan → Türkiye
- Mobile phones: Pakistan → Türkiye
- Laptops & tablets: Pakistan → Türkiye
- Cash & currency: Pakistan → Türkiye
- Alcohol: Pakistan → Türkiye
⛔ Türkiye
- E-cigarettes / vapes: E-cigarettes and heated tobacco (IQOS etc.) are banned and confiscated.
- Narcotics & drugs: Illegal drugs are prohibited in practically every country. Penalties can include long prison sentences or worse.
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- Medicines: Personal-use medicines are usually allowed with a prescription. Controlled medicines (strong painkillers, sedatives, ADHD drugs) may need prior approval.
- Plants, seeds & fruit: Plants, seeds and fresh fruit usually need a phytosanitary certificate. Declare them.
- Weapons & ammunition: Firearms, ammunition and many knives need an import permit or licence issued in advance.
Leaving Pakistan
- Gold bullion, precious stones and gold jewellery bought in Pakistan face export restrictions. Jewellery you declared on arrival can be taken back out. ✅ Official
- Declare foreign currency over US$5,000 (or equivalent) when leaving. ✅ Official
Declare or pay online
- e-Devlet – phone IMEI registration: Register a foreign phone for use beyond 120 days (pay the fee first at a tax office/bank). 🟣 Reported
⚖️ If you don't declare
- Goods over the allowance not declared, or extra phones: seized or held for re-export, plus fines.
- E-cigarettes and heated tobacco are confiscated.
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Frequently asked questions
How much can I bring duty-free from Pakistan to Türkiye?
€430. Gifts and personal goods up to €430 duty-free (lower for under-15s). Phones are not covered by this allowance.
Can I carry Gold jewellery from Pakistan to Türkiye?
No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply.
How much cash can I carry to Türkiye?
Declare over €10,000 (needed to take it back out).
Can I pay customs duty online before travelling to Türkiye?
Yes. e-Devlet – phone IMEI registration: Register a foreign phone for use beyond 120 days (pay the fee first at a tax office/bank).
Popular routes
Sources
- ✅ Official Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Information on Turkish Customs
- 🟣 Reported CanIBringTo – Turkey guide (IMEI fee, vape ban, 2026)
- ✅ Official State Bank of Pakistan – Foreign Exchange Manual, Ch. XVIII
- ✅ Official FBR – SRO 1751(I)/2022, Rule 7A (outbound declaration)
Last checked: 2026-11-09