{"id":281,"date":"2023-03-13T11:52:36","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T11:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/themes.g5plus.net\/beyot\/?p=281"},"modified":"2023-11-13T10:48:13","modified_gmt":"2023-11-13T07:48:13","slug":"4-turkish-driving-license","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourempireestate.com\/en\/4-turkish-driving-license\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"4. A useful guide to obtain Turkish driving license in Turkey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">How to obtain Turkish driving license in Turkey?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In Turkey, there are two ways to get a Turkish driving license for foreigners. <b>You can get one either by converting a license from your country or by taking exams in Turkey<\/b>. A total of 83 countries have a changeable status according to international agreements signed by Turkey. As long as you have a valid driver\u2019s license from any of the 83 countries, you can easily get a driver\u2019s license in Turkey.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Foreigners who reside in Turkey can obtain a Turkish driving license by following these steps:<\/h4>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Obtain a Residence Permit:<\/strong> To be eligible for it, you must first obtain a residence permit from the local police department. (You need residence permit with minimum 6 month validation)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get a Health Certificate:<\/strong> Visit a medical center authorized by the Turkish Traffic Department to obtain a health certificate. You will need to take a medical examination, including an eye test, to obtain the certificate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Apply for the Driving License:<\/strong> Once you have a residence permit and a health certificate, you can apply for that at the local traffic police department (<a href=\"https:\/\/randevu.nvi.gov.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NUFUS<\/a>). You will need to submit the following documents:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>A copy of your passport and residence permit<\/li>\n<li>Your original health report<\/li>\n<li>Biometric photo<\/li>\n<li>Proof of payment for the application fee<\/li>\n<li>Education documents (as proof that you have at least completed elementary school level)<\/li>\n<li>Declaration of blood type<\/li>\n<li>Criminal Record<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"EN\">Original and a Color copy of the Driving License (If any)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Translation of your Driving License (from Turkish Public Notary or Turkish Consulate)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Take the Written and Practical Exam:<\/strong> After submitting your application, you will need to take a written exam to test your knowledge of Turkish traffic laws and road signs. Once you pass the written exam, you will need to take a practical driving test to demonstrate your driving skills.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Receive Your Driving License:<\/strong> If you pass both the written and practical exams, you will receive your license.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Note that the driving test is conducted in Turkish, so it is essential to have a good understanding of the language to be able to take the test.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Advantages of Turkish driving license:<\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>It lowers your insurance premium for car rentals as well as your own car<\/li>\n<li>It is EU-compatible, and you can use it in EU countries as a valid driving license.<\/li>\n<li>You will have a valid ID, and you will not need to carry your passport while driving.<\/li>\n<li>You can indefinitely have the right to drive in Turkey without any time limit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/yourempireestate.com\/en\/contacts\/\">team<\/a> is ready to help you with this process to obtain a Turkish driving license.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to obtain Turkish driving license in Turkey? In Turkey, there are two ways to get a Turkish driving license for foreigners. You can get one either by converting a license from your country or by taking exams in Turkey. 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