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Türkiye
At a glance
- Traffic
- on the right
- Currency
- TRY
- Plugs
- types C, F · 230 V
- Emergency
- 112
Entering the country
- Passport valid at least 150 days. Visa or e-visa: the rule has changed for Canadians and Americans; check the official site (evisa.gov.tr). The vehicle is recorded against your passport on entry: 6 months at most, and you can't leave without it.
Driver and insurance
- International Driving Permit recommended (CAA, AAA): cheap, and it saves trouble.
- Insurance: your North American policy isn't valid here. You need European insurance for a vehicle registered outside Europe, with its green card.
Speed limits
| Town | Road | Motorway | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car, light RV | 50 | 90 | 120 |
| With a trailer or caravan | 50 | 70 | 80 |
In km/h. Signs always take precedence.
Tolls and vignettes Electronic toll
Motorways and big bridges (Bosphorus, Osmangazi, Çanakkale) and the Eurasia tunnel: electronic toll only, with an HGS sticker on the windscreen. Buy it at the border or at the post office (PTT) and keep it topped up.
Low-emission zones
None known for cars and RVs.
Boondocking Tolerated depending on the spot
Free camping often tolerated outside towns and protected sites; ask locals. All-night gas stations are often welcoming.
Mandatory equipment
- Two warning triangles
- First-aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Country-of-registration sticker (CDN or USA) on the back
Winter : Winter equipment depending on conditions, usually from December 1 to April 1.
Good to know
- Green card: check the "TR" box isn't crossed out; otherwise buy insurance at the border.
- Borders with Syria, Iraq and Iran: outside the site's regions, don't cross them.
Famous routes
Frequently asked questions
- Türkiye: what do you need to enter the country with your vehicle?
- Passport valid at least 150 days. Visa or e-visa: the rule has changed for Canadians and Americans; check the official site (evisa.gov.tr). The vehicle is recorded against your passport on entry: 6 months at most, and you can't leave without it. International Driving Permit recommended (CAA, AAA): cheap, and it saves trouble. Insurance: your North American policy isn't valid here. You need European insurance for a vehicle registered outside Europe, with its green card.
- Türkiye: what are the speed limits?
- Car and light RV: 50 in town, 90 on rural roads, 120 on motorways (km/h). With a trailer or caravan: 70 on rural roads, 80 on motorways.
- Türkiye: do you need a vignette or pay tolls?
- Motorways and big bridges (Bosphorus, Osmangazi, Çanakkale) and the Eurasia tunnel: electronic toll only, with an HGS sticker on the windscreen. Buy it at the border or at the post office (PTT) and keep it topped up.
- Türkiye: are there low emission zones?
- None known for cars and RVs.
- Türkiye: is wild camping allowed?
- Tolerated depending on the spot. Free camping often tolerated outside towns and protected sites; ask locals. All-night gas stations are often welcoming.
- Türkiye: what equipment is required in the vehicle?
- Two warning triangles, First-aid kit, Fire extinguisher, Country-of-registration sticker (CDN or USA) on the back. Winter equipment depending on conditions, usually from December 1 to April 1.