{"id":406,"date":"2020-10-24T14:21:54","date_gmt":"2020-10-24T14:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitlocalturkey.com\/?p=406"},"modified":"2023-12-31T12:32:01","modified_gmt":"2023-12-31T12:32:01","slug":"driving-in-turkey-with-uk-driving-licence-full-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visitlocalturkey.com\/driving-in-turkey-with-uk-driving-licence-full-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving in Turkey with UK Driving Licence – Full Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
When I was working as Legal Counsel in the Turkish branch of Tesco, one of the main queries of the expats was whether they could drive with their United Kingdom (\u201cUK\u201d) driving licence in Turkey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this article, I will share my knowledge on using a UK driving licence in Turkey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I also will explain alternative options and how easily you can obtain a Turkish driving licence, and some tips that can be useful to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can you drive in Turkey with a UK Driving Licence? As a general rule, you can use your UK driving licence for up to 6 months starting from the day that you enter Turkey<\/strong>. Provisional Driving Licences are not valid in Turkey.<\/strong> (Turkish Road Traffic Regulation Article 88)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Contrary to common belief, you do not need an International Driving Permit in Turkey. You can drive and also rent a car with your UK driving licence in Turkey<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This guide is intended for UK Driver Licence holders. You can also read my “Can Tourists Drive in Turkey?<\/a>” article for more general information.<\/p>\n\n\n