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Customs & Cash — Turkey
What travelers need to know about customs & cash in Turkey. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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PROHIBITED
Türkiye has strict antiquities laws — it is a crime to take antiquities (old cultural or historic items) out of the country; buy only from authorized dealers and keep a museum certificate and receipt.
Without proper papers you could be arrested and sent to jail.
§ US State DeptVerified Jul 15, 2026
RESTRICTED
Türkiye limits cash entry and exit to 25,000 Turkish lira, or 10,000 euros (or foreign-currency equivalent).
Amounts above the limit may be subject to declaration and seizure.
§ US State DeptVerified Jul 15, 2026
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