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Turkey Border Crossing Points

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Border with Bulgaria (6 crossings)
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Dereköy — Malko Tarnovo Hamzabeyli — Lesovo Kapitan Andreevo — Kapıkule Kapıkule — Kapitan Andreevo Lesovo — Hamzabeyli Malko Tarnovo — Dereköy
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Border with Greece (2 crossings)
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Tips for Crossing Turkey's Land Borders

Turkey has land borders with Greece, Bulgaria, Georgia and other countries. e-Visa is available for many nationalities.

Required Documents

  • Valid passport covering your full stay
  • Visa or e-visa (best obtained online in advance)
  • Driving licence (IDP useful for stays over 3 months)
  • Vehicle registration documents
  • Green Card insurance valid in Turkey

Rules of the Road

  • Drive on the right, overtake on the left
  • Overtaking forbidden at intersections, level crossings, bends, bridges and tunnels
  • Speed limits: built-up areas 50 km/h, outside 90 km/h, motorways 120 km/h
  • Use horn only when absolutely necessary

Border with Bulgaria

Border with Greece

Border with Georgia

Queues and Wait Times

Large borders like Kapikule, Hamzabeyli and Sarp can be very busy in summer and holidays:

  • Arrive early in the day
  • Avoid weekends and national holidays
  • Carry water and snacks for long waits
Tip: Check visa requirements in advance and obtain e-visa online. Have some Turkish lira for tolls and small expenses.
Source: Official government sources and Turkish border services. Updated: December 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

e-Visa is available for many nationalities and can be obtained online in advance. Some nationalities require a regular visa.

Kapikule — Kapitan Andreevo is the busiest crossing, operating 24/7. Significant queues are possible during peak seasons.

Yes, when entering by car you need Green Card insurance valid in Turkey.

Built-up areas: 50 km/h, outside built-up areas: 90 km/h, motorways: 120 km/h. Lower limits apply for buses and trucks.

Sarp — Sarpi is the main Black Sea coastal crossing, well served by public transport.

Arrive early in the day, avoid weekends and holidays. Check current queue situations before traveling.
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