bickern
Member
Driving Licence Turkey
As I have had a Turkish licence for many years I find it ideal as acceptable ID in Turkey and some may be surprised it has more use than just driving.
But, the reason for the post is that many in Turkey pop out every six months and get a stamp on their passport but with the borders shut that could prove problematic.
If you go to the Nufus office you can apply for a Turkish Licence quite easily. They will take your UK licence from you and give you a receipt you can use in the meantime.
An unfortunate problem occurs in that when they send it to the UK to be checked, you don't get it returned as they will not post it back to Turkey; meaning you have to then apply for a duplicate licence and having it posted to your UK address (or change to a friends address).
If you need any copies/replacements of your education certificates then you can apply online at:
https://www.gov.uk/replacement-exam-certificate
If you are too old they send a form saying you have had secondary education I believe.
Remember: Your insurance could be invalid if you drive illegally.
Hopefully other members will be able to update the current situation as I did it about 12 years ago at the Police Station and a lot has changed since then.
But, the reason for the post is that many in Turkey pop out every six months and get a stamp on their passport but with the borders shut that could prove problematic.
If you go to the Nufus office you can apply for a Turkish Licence quite easily. They will take your UK licence from you and give you a receipt you can use in the meantime.
An unfortunate problem occurs in that when they send it to the UK to be checked, you don't get it returned as they will not post it back to Turkey; meaning you have to then apply for a duplicate licence and having it posted to your UK address (or change to a friends address).
If you need any copies/replacements of your education certificates then you can apply online at:
https://www.gov.uk/replacement-exam-certificate
If you are too old they send a form saying you have had secondary education I believe.
Remember: Your insurance could be invalid if you drive illegally.
Hopefully other members will be able to update the current situation as I did it about 12 years ago at the Police Station and a lot has changed since then.