Registration Fees for Foreign-Flagged Boats
Owning a foreign-flagged boat on Turkey’s unique coasts brings with it a dynamic set of legal obligations and cost management. As Esenyel & Partners, as we prepare to enter 2026, we have summarized the most up-to-date fee rates and legislative changes in bullet points to shed light on the budget planning of boat owners.
2025 Current Fees and Document Charges
The fee system, which has been applied throughout 2025 and is graduated according to the boat's Length Overall (LOA), is the primary cost item for foreign-flagged boats. According to the current official tariff, the annual fees paid are as follows:
Document Fee: Standard for all boats, approximately at the level of 70 Euros.
5 Meters - 9.99 Meters: 1,295.30 TL
10 Meters - 14.99 Meters: 2,590.70 TL
15 Meters - 19.99 Meters: 4,317.90 TL
20 Meters - 24.99 Meters: 12,953.70 TL
25 Meters - 29.99 Meters: 21,859.50 TL
30 Meters - 39.99 Meters: 43,179.00 TL
40 Meters and Above: 86,358.00 TL
2026 Estimated Fee Projections
The Revaluation Rate (YDO) of 25.49% announced in November 2025 will be reflected in all fee items as of January 1, 2026. In line with this rate, the estimated fee amounts expected to be paid in 2026 are as follows:
5 Meters - 9.99 Meters: ~1,625.50 TL
10 Meters - 14.99 Meters: ~3,251.00 TL
15 Meters - 19.99 Meters: ~5,418.50 TL
20 Meters - 24.99 Meters: ~16,255.50 TL
25 Meters - 29.99 Meters: ~27,431.50 TL
30 Meters - 39.99 Meters: ~54,185.30 TL
40 Meters and Above: ~108,370.60 TL
Critical Legal Matters in the Transition to 2026
In addition to the increase in costs, 2026 will be a year in which customs and accommodation inspections become digitalized. The critical issues we bring to the attention of our clients as Esenyel & Partners are:
The 5-Year Rule and Customs Risk In accordance with customs legislation, the continuous stay period of foreign-flagged boats in Turkey is 5 years. For boats that entered in 2021 and 2022, the year 2026 is a "critical threshold" year. Exceeding this period may lead to heavy administrative fines calculated over the market value of the boat.
Digital Transit Log and Tourism Contribution Audit
The "E-Transit Log" system is expected to be fully operational in 2026. With this system, Tourism Contribution payments and Blue Card (waste tracking) data will be instantly inspected by harbor master offices.
Esenyel & Partners Note
In order to avoid being affected by the new tariff in 2026, we recommend that Navigation Permits (Transit Logs) that are about to expire be renewed by December 31, 2025. Receiving professional legal support in customs duration tracking and flag change operations will protect you from unexpected sanctions.
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