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Driving a car license in Turkey at your fingertips..the comprehensive guide

Last Updated: 2023-07-27
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Car driving license in Turkey

 During residency, tourism, or investment in Turkey, transportation by driving a car  facilitates many businesses and activities, and contrary to expectations, this requires simple steps, summarized in a comprehensive guide to obtaining a car driving license in Turkey  (Sürücü belgesi).

 

Who can get a Turkish driver's license?

Any person holding Turkish citizenship  or  residence (valid residence permit in Turkey of any kind, or temporary protection card bearing the national number for refugees).

Provided that the age is not less than 18 years (to drive a car), and 17 years to drive motorcycles.

 

What are the documents required to obtain a car driving license in Turkey? What are the most important steps to obtain it?

  1. A copy of a valid passport.
  2. A copy of a valid residence permit.
  3. 4 recent personal photos with biometric white background.
  4. Criminal record (Sabika Sorgulama) can be extracted from your local police station.
  5. A medical examination report (Sürücü Olur Sağlık Raporu ) can be extracted from any government hospital or any doctor.
  6. 3 personal photos at the time of extracting the medical report.
  7. A copy of the academic qualification translated and certified by the notary public (Notrer).
  8. These papers must be submitted to one of the driving schools and pay for the training course, then join the training followed by a theoretical exam, after passing it, enrolling in practical training followed by a practical test.

After passing the practical exam, the school will be awarded the submitted documents and the document of success in the course.

Then go to a government bank to deposit the driver's license fees and obtain a payment receipt to attach to the file.

After that, you must take an appointment from the security center where you live, go to it and submit the file, then the security center will be granted a temporary driving license for a month until the driver's license arrives.

The driver's licence is sent to the address registered in the Population Department by post within 3-10 days.

 

How long is a Turkish car driver's license valid for?

The Turkish license to drive a car is valid for 10 years.

 

Is it allowed to drive within Turkey with an international driver's license issued by another country?

It is allowed to use an international driver's license issued by a foreign country and valid after its translation and ratification by the notary public, for a period of only 6 months from the date of entry into Turkey

 

Can a foreign driving license be converted into a Turkish driver's license?

It is allowed to transfer a driver's license issued from another country without tests, provided that it is valid, and that it is issued by the countries that have acceded to the Traffic and Road Convention, namely:

(Germany - Albania - Austria - Azerbaijan - Bahamas - Bahrain - Belgium - Belarus - United Arab Emirates - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Brazil - Bulgaria - Czech Republic - Denmark - Congo - Ecuador - Indonesia - Armenia - Estonia - Morocco - Ivory Coast - Philippines - Finland - France - Ghana - Guyana - South Africa - South Korea - Georgia - Croatia - Netherlands - England - Iran - Spain - Sweden - Switzerland - Italy - Montenegro - Qatar - Kazakhstan - Kenya - Kyrgyzstan - Costa Rica - Kuwait - Cuba - Lithuania - Liberia - Latvia - Luxembourg - Hungary - Macedonia - Mexico  Mongolia, Maled, Via, Monaco, Niger, Norway, Central Africa, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Senegal, Seychelles, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Chile, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uruguay, Vatican, Venezuela, Greece, Zimbabwe. It is noted that most Arab countries are not signatories to the agreement, with the exception of: Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Qatar, Kuwait and Tunisia.

To transfer it, you must visit one of the traffic centers and bring the following documents:

  1. Translation of the document into Turkish with attestation by the Notary or Consulate.
  2. Driving document file (from the Drivers Syndicate).
  3. Driving document form (from the electronic traffic registration website).
  4. ID card or passport (or tourist or temporary residence card or work permit).
  5. 2 personal photos (not older than 6 months)
  6. A medical  examination report (Sürücü Olur Sağlık Raporu) can be extracted from any government hospital or any doctor.
  7. A document showing blood type or a written statement.
  8. Original foreign driving document (returned after completion of the procedures).
  9. A color copy of the foreign driving document.
  10. Payment receipt from the finance or notice from the bank.
  11. Drawing a driving card.

The Turkish license is received after communicating with the embassy of the country from which the driver's license is obtained to verify the data.

 

What are the types of car driving licenses in Turkey?

  • Motorcycle Driving License A1
  • Cycling  License  A2
  • Driving cars, minibuses B
  •  Truck Driving License C
  • Tow Car  Driving License D
  • Bus Driving License E
  •  Tractor Driving License F
  • G Motor Engineering Car Driving License
  • Disabled Car Driving License  H
  • License for those who want to learn to drive K

 

Are the steps to obtain a motorcycle driving license different from the steps to obtain a car driving license?

The required paperwork does not differ between applicants for a motorcycle driving license and applicants for a car driving license, except in the amount paid to the Turkish government.

 

 

Editorial Mersat Real Estate Team© 

 


Last Updated::2023-07-27

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