The ferry services between Anamur and Kyrenia have attracted great interest from both locals and tourists. These services offer a fast and environmentally friendly transportation alternative. In addition to being preferred due to the comfort, view and social bonding of sea travel, ANTSO ShippingThe pleasure of travelling increases with the modern ship services offered by .

Frequently Asked Questions Include:

Question 1: How long are the journey times?

Reply: The ferry journey between Mersin and Kyrenia usually takes 2-3 hours. ANTSO Denizcilik's trips between Anamur and Kyrenia take 1.5 hours and make a difference with its fast transportation.

Question 2: What items can I bring with me as a passenger?

Reply: These are items that the passenger brings with him that are not of a commercial nature or quantity. Each passenger can bring with him personal items included in the Annex-9 list and items worth 430 Euros with exemption.

Question 3: How much stuff can I bring with me as a passenger? 

Reply: Passengers entering the country have certain exemptions by law.

The exemption right for tobacco and tobacco products and alcoholic products can be used separately for each product, provided that it does not exceed the amount written on the side. In addition, passengers under the age of 18 will not be able to benefit from the exemption right for tobacco and tobacco products and alcoholic products.

The types and quantities of goods covered by the exemption are as follows:

TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS

1- Cigarettes 600 pieces

2- Cigarillos (cigars weighing no more than 3 grams each) 100 pieces

3- Cigar 50 pieces

4- Shredded tobacco (with 200 leaves of cigarette paper) 250 gr.

5- Pipe tobacco 250 gr.

ALCOHOLIC PRODUCTS

1- Alcohol and alcoholic beverages with an alcohol level exceeding % 22 are 1 lt.

2- Alcohol and alcoholic beverages with an alcohol level not exceeding % 22 are 2 lt.

COSMETIC PRODUCTS

Cologne, perfume, lavender, essence or lotion, 5 skin care products and make-up, not exceeding 600 ml.

FOOD PRODUCTS

1- Tea 1 kg.

2- Soluble instant coffee 1 kg.

3- Coffee 1 kg.

4- Chocolate 1 kg.

5- Food made from sugar 1 kg.

Passengers who wish to do so can use their entire food allowance of 1 kg of chocolate or 1 kg of sugar, that is, their 2 kg allowance, for only one of the items in question.

4. Question: Which pets can I bring with me as a passenger?

Reply: A total of 2 pets (limited to "cats, dogs and birds") or 10 aquarium fish can be brought with the passenger, provided that they are accompanied by a veterinary health report, origin and vaccination certificate, and, if applicable, an identity and identification document are presented, and subject to veterinary control.

Question 5: Are the mobile phones I bring with me tax-exempt?

Reply: Yes, it is exempt from tax. However, with the amendment made by the Ministry of Finance, the repealed “VIII- Wireless fees” section of the tariff numbered 8 of the Law on Fees numbered 492 was rearranged with the law numbered 6322 published in the Official Gazette dated 15/06/2012 and numbered 28324, and the section “VIII- Passenger accompanying telephone usage permit fee” was added to the tariff, and the usage permit of portable wireless telephone devices with receivers brought by passengers from abroad for their own use, without being of a commercial nature, was included in the scope of the fee. In this context, a “Passenger accompanying telephone usage permit fee” of 31,692 TL must be paid for the mobile phones brought by passengers as of 2024.

Question 6: Where are the fees charged for the mobile phones I bring with me paid?

Reply: The said fee must be paid to the tax office or authorized banks before the electronic identity information of the telephone devices is recorded by the Information Technologies and Communication Authority or operators offering mobile communication (GSM companies).

7. Question: What is the exemption for the souvenirs I bring with me?

Reply: Exemptions are granted to items brought with passengers into free circulation, with the exception of transit passengers, that are non-commercial in nature, for personal or family use or as gifts. The exemption applies to items whose total real value does not exceed 430 Euros for each passenger. However, for passengers under the age of 15, this amount is applied as 150 Euros.

8. Question: Can I bring a mobile phone within the 430 Euro gift item limit or by mail?

Reply: No. Mobile phones can be brought into our country as personal items under the Annex-9 list. It is not possible to bring a mobile phone as a gift item with an exemption or by paying taxes or by mail. Therefore, even if a mobile phone is brought in this way, it is not delivered to its owner under any circumstances.

Question 9: What happens if the value of the item I bring with me exceeds 1500 Euros?

Reply: The applicable import tax rates will be applied to the goods in question.

Question 10: How is the value of the items I bring with me determined?

Reply: The value of the goods brought by the passenger is determined according to the presented invoice, sales receipt or document showing that the price of the goods has been paid. If such a document cannot be presented or if the value recorded on the presented document is found to be low, the value of the goods is determined by the customs administration.

These are the answers to 10 questions frequently asked by ferry passengers between Anamur and Kyrenia. Making your journey between Anamur and Kyrenia by ferry transportation is a great experience for sea lovers. Our ferry experience ANTSO Shipping You can make it fast, safe and comfortable with. Have a nice trip in advance.

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