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.

Requirements for Turkish citizens

In order to get a licence, applicant must fulfill these requirements:^[1][2]

• Driving school certificate
• Original and photocopy of ID card
• Health Report
• Blood group document
• Two photos
• Driver's license card fees
• Criminal record certificate

Requirements for foreigners

Application forms available from the Driver’s Association office (Şoförler Odasi) at the local Transport Registration Department. Requirements:^[3]

• Original valid foreign driving license
• Notarised Turkish translation of the driving license
• 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

Classes

New European Union equivalent classes are being developed.^[4]

1. ↑ http://www.asbis.gov.tr/surucu-belgesi-islemleri.asp
2. ↑ http://www.istanbul.pol.tr/trafiktescil/Sayfalar/SURUCU-BELGESI-ISLEMLERI.aspx
3. ↑ http://turkey.angloinfo.com/transport/driving-licences/exchanging-a-licence/
4. ↑ http://www.gazetevatan.com/ehliyet-sinifi-9-dan-17-ye-cikiyor--691788-ekonomi/