Driving licence in Turkey

Driving licence 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.

Although Turkey is an applicant to the EU, the 1st January 2016 saw the implementation of new EU-compatible Turkish laws concerning driving licences.^[1][2]

Requirements for Turkish citizens

In order to get a licence, applicant must fulfill these requirements:^[3][4][5]

• 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:^[6]

• 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

• European driving licence
• Vehicle registration plates of Turkey
• Turkish identity card
• Turkish passport

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. "Araç ve Sürücü Bilgi Sistemi". Asbis.gov.tr. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
4. "Sayfalar - Sürücü Belgesi İşlemleri". Istanbul.pol.tr. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
5. 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)
6. "Exchanging a Driving Licence | Turkey". Turkey.angloinfo.com. Retrieved 2015-05-31.

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