Yurt Dışı Çıkış Harcı (Exit Fee): How to Pay, 2026 Amount

The exit fee for travel abroad is a fee charged per departure from Turkish citizens leaving the country, and it is 1,250 TL as of 1 January 2026. The fee must be paid before departure via the Digital Tax Office, the GİB mobile application, a bank application, PTT, or at a cash desk. On this page you will find payment methods, exemptions, the refund process, and a pre-airport checklist.

In brief

• The fee is charged per departure; as of 1 January 2026 the amount is 1,250 TL.
• The printed stamp period has ended; make your payment in advance via the Digital Tax Office, a mobile application, or a bank.
• A refund application can be made through the Digital Tax Office for a fee that has been paid but not used.
• The old 1,000 TL stamps are valid only for departures made by the end of 10 January 2026.

What is the exit fee for travel abroad?

The exit fee for travel abroad is a fee charged per departure from Turkish citizens leaving the country. In other words, the amount is not paid once a year but separately for every trip abroad. A two-day city break and a two-week tour are both subject to the same rule.

The fee must be paid before leaving the country. Checks are carried out by police officers on duty at the exit gates; at this stage it is verified whether the fee has been paid or whether an exemption applies. If you cannot prove that you made the payment or it does not appear in the system, you will lose time at departure. In the worst case, this could mean missing your flight.

For this reason, think of the fee not as an airport surprise but as a fixed item in your travel budget. While looking at ticket prices, compare your options on the search flight tickets page, and note the fee as a separate item. The fee is an obligation independent of ticket and visa fees; paying one does not substitute for the other.

2026 amount and the status of old stamps

The amount of the fee is 1,250 TL as of 1 January 2026. The amount was raised from 1,000 TL to 1,250 TL by a communiqué published in the Official Gazette No. 33124 (5th Repeated) dated 31.12.2025, and entered into force on 01.01.2026.

Exit fee stamps purchased at the old amount

Exit fee stamps purchased at the end-2025 amount of 1,000 TL can be used for departures until the end of 10 January 2026. No supplementary payment is required for these; that is, you do not need to pay the difference separately. For departures after 10 January 2026, the current amount applies.

Where should you verify the amount?

Fee amounts may change due to revaluation and communiqués. Before your trip, check the amount shown on the payment screen in the Digital Tax Office or your bank application. The figure shown on the screen is binding for you. Do not rely on old amounts on third-party sites; especially at the start of the year, many pages may continue to show the old figure without being updated.

How is the fee paid? Payment channels

The fee must be paid before leaving the country. There are two main routes: physical payment points and electronic channels.

Physical points

It can be deposited against a receipt at tax offices, treasury directorates, customs accounting offices, provincial treasury accounting directorates, authorized banks, and PTT cash desks. Keep the receipt with you throughout your trip.

Electronic channels

The fee can also be paid through the following:

• GİB Digital Tax Office
• GİB mobile application
• Internet and mobile banking applications of authorized banks

For payments made through these channels, the fee is checked through the system in which it was paid; when departure occurs, it is also recorded in the system used. In other words, in most cases you do not need to carry a paper document. Still, saving a screenshot of the payment confirmation screen or the receipt on your phone will make things easier in case of a possible system issue.

The most practical method is to pay via the application a day before you set off, or before leaving home. This way you avoid dealing with queues and connection issues at the airport.

Payment at airports: İzmir and Ankara

Payment can also be made at the airport, but the available options vary by airport. The printed exit fee stamp application ended as of 1 January 2025; do not look for a stamp.

İzmir Adnan Menderes

According to İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport, the payment points are as follows: Digital Tax Office, GİB Mobile Application, internet and mobile branches of contracted banks, cash desks and ATMs, PTT, tax offices, and airport cash desks and kiosks.

Ankara Esenboğa

At Ankara Esenboğa Airport, in addition to the channels above, payment can also be made at the Vakıf Bank branch on the arrivals floor.

Other airports

We cannot verify the arrangement of cash desks and kiosks at other airports on this page; check the official announcements of the airport you are travelling to. The general recommendation remains the same: pay in advance from your phone instead of queuing at the airport. By the time you reach the terminal, check-in, baggage, and security already take time. For check-in times, you can check our online check-in guide.

Exemptions, refunds and common mistakes

Whether the fee has been paid or an exemption applies is checked at the exit gate. If you think you fall within the scope of an exemption, bring documents proving your situation with you and confirm the scope with the relevant tax office before departure.

Refund

A refund is made in two cases:

• The fee has been paid but travel abroad has not taken place
• The fee has been collected from a person who is exempt

Refund applications can also be made electronically through the Digital Tax Office. If your flight was cancelled or you gave up on the trip, keep the payment and the receipt.

Common mistakes

• Thinking the fee is a one-time payment for the year; it is paid separately for each departure.
• Looking for a printed exit fee stamp; the application has ended.
• Paying at the old amount; check the current amount shown on the screen.
• Leaving the payment to the last minute and having connection or queue issues at the airport.
• Paying twice for the same departure; check the receipt after payment.

Step-by-step payment and pre-departure checklist

Step by step

1. Clarify your travel date. If you haven't bought your ticket yet, compare flights on the search flight tickets page.
2. Log into the Digital Tax Office, the GİB mobile application, or your bank's application.
3. Select the exit fee payment screen and check the current amount shown on the screen.
4. Complete the payment; save the receipt on your phone or print it.
5. At departure, during passport control, knowing the payment will appear in the system, show the receipt if necessary.

Checklist

• Has the fee been paid before departure?
• Is the amount current for 2026? If you will use an old stamp, is your departure date not later than 10 January 2026?
• Do you have the receipt or voucher with you?
• If you have an exemption, are your documents ready?
• Are your passport, visa, and ticket in order? For your visa planning, you can check our Schengen trusted traveler formula article.
• If you are traveling during a holiday or long weekend, are you heading to the airport early? For sample routes, check out October 29 holiday routes abroad.

If you complete this list a day before departure, you will only have to deal with baggage and security at the airport.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the exit fee for travel abroad?

As of 1 January 2026, the exit fee for travel abroad is 1,250 TL. The amount was raised from 1,000 TL by a communiqué published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2025. Check the current amount shown on the screen during payment.

Is the exit fee paid for every trip abroad?

Yes. The fee is charged per departure, meaning you must pay it separately for every trip abroad. It is not an annual or one-time payment.

Can the exit fee be paid online?

Yes. You can pay the fee through the GİB Digital Tax Office, the GİB mobile application, and the internet and mobile banking applications of authorized banks. These payments are checked through the system and recorded in the system upon departure.

Can an exit fee stamp be purchased at the airport?

No. The printed exit fee stamp application ended as of 1 January 2025. Payments can be made at points such as cash desks, kiosks, or bank branches at airports; the available options vary by airport.

I paid the fee but did not travel abroad, can I get a refund?

Yes. If the fee has been paid but departure has not taken place, a refund is made. You can also submit the application electronically through the Digital Tax Office.

Is the old 1,000 TL exit fee stamp still valid?

Exit fee stamps purchased at 1,000 TL can be used for departures until the end of 10 January 2026. No supplementary payment is required for these. For departures after this date, the current amount applies.

What happens if I go to the airport without paying the fee?

Whether the fee has been paid is checked by police officers on duty at the exit gates. If it has not been paid, you will need to pay before departure; this will cost you time. For this reason, paying in advance is the safest approach.

Sources

• As of 1 January 2026, the exit fee for travel abroad... — turmob.org.tr
• Communiqué on the Redetermination of the Exit Fee for Travel Abroad for 2026 Published. — esasdenetim.com
• Exit Fee Payment Points — izmirairport.com
• Ankara Esenboğa Airport — esenbogaairport.com
• gib.gov.tr FREE EXIT FEE FOR TRAVEL ABROAD — asmmmo.org.tr