Leaving Yachts in Turkish Marinas

Foreigners may leave their yachts in Türkiye at a licensed yacht harbour or docking area for the purpose of storage, maintenance or repair, for a period of two years and leave the country.

In such cases, they must apply to the regional customs office with a document issued by a yacht harbour or docking area, and the requested process will be recorded in their passports. Owners may leave their yachts for up to five years, provided that the yachts sail from the harbour at least once every two years. At the end of 5 years, the Ministry of Tourism has the right to extend the length of stay.

Documents to be requested during time extension:

l - Yacht ownership certificate
2 - Certificate proving the stay of yacht for five years
3 - Certificate proving the usage of yacht by yacht owners at least once every two years
 a - Yacht Registration Form copies
4 - Certificate of stay in yacht harbour or yacht docking area licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
 a - Docking agreements