Citizens of other countries who have moved to Georgia often buy cars here, because prices in Georgia are significantly lower than in neighboring countries due to low customs duties and there are well-established logistics for the delivery of cars from the USA, EU and Korea.

Many decide to go to Turkey for shopping or vacation, but according to Turkish laws, the car numbers and the driver's residency must match, i.e. if a car with Georgian license plates can only be taken across the border by a driver with Georgian citizenship, permanent residence or temporary residence permit in Georgia.

If a Georgian citizen crosses the border, will I then be able to drive a car in Turkey?

No, the driver of the car must be the same person who went through customs.

What happens if I drive across the border into Turkey without a Georgian residence permit in a car with Georgian license plates?

Georgia will let you in, but Turkey will not let you in - you will be turned away at the border. This usually happens on neutral territory.

Are any other documents required to travel to Turkey?

Yes, Turkish insurance is required. You can usually get it near the border (more profitable). At the Sarpi checkpoint, you can get it from the border service itself (payment in lira or dollars).

The maximum insurance period is 90 days. You can choose the insurance period when applying for an insurance policy.

And if you register the car to a company and issue a power of attorney - is this an option?

Yes. In this case, you will need to issue all travel documents (insurance, waybill, travel certificate, etc.).

It is necessary to remember that most often, the employees of the Turkish customs service checkpoint do not speak languages ​​​​other than Turkish and the documents must be duplicated in Turkish.

I have a Turkish residence permit. If I apply for a Georgian residence permit, will I be able to enter Turkey in this car?

Yes. But you should remember that in each case (both for Georgia and for Turkey separately) you will go through customs according to the rules "for your own". For example, Turkey may ask you to clear a car with Georgian license plates, because if you have a Turkish residence permit, it will perceive you as a resident of Turkey.

I have a Georgian residence permit, but a driver's license from the Russian Federation/Republic of Belarus/Ukraine/Kazakhstan (etc.). Will I be able to go to Turkey or do I need to change my license too?

Yes, you can. You should remember that a foreign driver's license is valid in Georgia for 6 months after crossing the border. After 6 months, you should change your license to a local one or get a new one (pass exams).

If you need help with obtaining a Georgian residence permit (residence permit in Georgia), our company employees will be happy to help you.

Popular options for obtaining a Georgian residence permit:

• Georgian residence permit by education (yours or your children's, including children's education at school)
• Residence permit by business with a turnover of more than 50,000 GEL in Georgia (individual entrepreneur or company)
• Residence permit by employment in a Georgian company/individual entrepreneur (the company must have a turnover of more than 50,000 GEL for each employed foreigner)
• Residence permit by real estate (independent assessment of real estate worth more than $100,000)
• Residence permit by investment (investments more than $300,000)