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Turkey
VERIFIED · MAY 202622 ENTRIESMIDDLE EAST
Turkey is in Middle East. Review the laws below before your trip. Country pages link to official sources, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Strict drug laws. Even small amounts = prison. Political content heavily monitored.
DO NOT BRING
Insulting the President · PKK support
Medications
4 entriesSubstances
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4 entriesCOMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
- Insulting the president or the Turkish nation is a separate criminal offence under Articles 299 and 301 and applies to social media posts.
- VPN use is legal but several VPN providers and platforms are blocked, and circumventing bans during emergencies has been prosecuted.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Possession of even a few grams of cannabis triggers a mandatory two-year minimum sentence, though courts often suspend it for first offences.
- Antiquities export is enforced strictly at all airports, and even old coins bought in markets can be seized.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.