How do you pay the Turkish exit fee for travel abroad?
Steps for paying Turkey's overseas exit fee via e-Government, the Revenue Administration portal, a bank or an airport desk.
Short answer
The easiest route is digital: search for "yurt disi cikis harci" on the e-Government Gateway and open the Revenue Administration service, or log in to the Digital Tax Office and pick the fee under the "Payments" menu, then pay by credit or debit card. Save the receipt afterwards and show it at passport control if asked. Fee desks at the airport also accept payment.
What you need
Step by step
Check whether you are exempt
Before paying, find out if you are exempt from the fee. Certain age groups, people counted as resident abroad, and some duty types and passport categories can fall under an exemption. Confirm the exemption list through the Revenue Administration website or your local tax office.
Pick a payment channel
The fee can be paid online through the e-Government Gateway, the Digital Tax Office and the Revenue Administration mobile app. Branches and online banking of partner banks also work, as do fee desks at airports and land border crossings. Online channels spare you the queue on your flight day.
Log in through e-Government or the tax portal
On turkiye.gov.tr, type "yurt disi cikis harci" into the search box and open the Revenue Administration service. Alternatively, go to dijital.gib.gov.tr, enter the Digital Tax Office and move to the "Payments" section. Log in with an e-Government password, e-signature, mobile signature or online banking.
Enter the fee type and personal details
On the payment screen, select the overseas exit fee as the fee type. Check the ID number, full name and, if requested, passport details. The same screen lets you pay separately for family members, so enter each person's ID number correctly.
Complete the card payment
Press "Pay" and choose your card's bank from the list of partner banks. Enter the card details and approve your bank's 3D verification step. Once the transaction goes through, the payment confirmation and the accrual record appear on screen.
Download and keep the receipt
Download the "Receipt" document that appears after payment as a PDF and save it to your phone. Take a screenshot or carry a printout so you can open it without an internet connection. Even though the record sits in the system, the document is the fastest fix if something goes wrong.
Find the desk if you pay at the airport
If you did not pay online, go to the fee or tax desk before passport control in the international terminal. Hand over your ID and passport, make the payment, and take the stamp or receipt you are given. Arrive earlier than usual, since queues grow at busy hours.
Show proof at passport control
The officer at passport control may check your fee payment. If the record does not appear in the system, show the receipt you downloaded. If the problem continues, ask the tax office unit in the terminal to confirm your payment record.
Tips
Watch out
The most common mistake is mistyping the ID or passport number: the payment is recorded under someone else and shows as unpaid at passport control. Read the details twice before confirming. Fee amounts, exemptions and validity periods can also change over time, so always verify the current rules with the Revenue Administration.
Frequently asked questions
+What happens if I reach the airport without paying?
You can pay at the fee desk in the terminal before passport control. Your exit will not be completed without payment, so you risk missing your flight.
+Does the fee I paid have a validity period?
Payment of the fee has a set usage period, and that period can change with legislation. Confirm the validity for your own travel date with the Revenue Administration or a tax office.
+Is it also payable at land and sea border crossings?
Yes, the exit fee applies to all exit points. Desks at land and sea crossings accept payment too, though paying online is quicker.
+I lost my receipt, can I get another one?
Yes. You can view and download it again from the payment history under "Payments" in the Digital Tax Office, or from the matching e-Government service.
+I live abroad, do I still have to pay?
An exemption may apply to people counted as resident abroad, but there are documentation requirements. Clarify your situation with a tax office or consulate.
Sources and verification
Last verified: 13 Eylül 2026. tell us. Service names and search terms are given in Turkish because that is how they appear on the official portals.
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