03.11.2026 10:41
Following the Turkish Statistical Institute's (TÜİK) release of October inflation data, the revaluation rate concerning millions of citizens has also been announced. The rate used as the basis for calculating the increase to be applied to taxes, fees, and penalties in 2027 was set at 27.83 percent. In the new year, increases at this rate are expected for driver's licenses, passports, Motor Vehicle Tax (MTV), and many items.
With the October data announced by TÜİK, the revaluation rate for 2027 was calculated as 27.83 percent. This rate, used every year to update taxes, fees, and various penalties, will be effective in determining many amounts citizens will pay in the new year.
INCREASES EXPECTED FOR DRIVER'S LICENSES, PASSPORTS, AND MTV
With the announcement of the revaluation rate, attention turned to the new tax and fee amounts to be applied in 2027. An increase of 27.83 percent is expected in driver's license and passport fees, Motor Vehicle Tax (MTV), and various administrative fines.
The brackets in the income tax tariff are also envisaged to be updated based on the revaluation rate. However, for some taxes and fees, different increase rates may be applied under legal regulations and the powers granted to the President.
Here are the penalties, fees, and taxes to be applied in the new year after the increase:
PENALTY FOR FIGHTING IN TRAFFIC IS 230 THOUSAND LIRA
- Getting out of the vehicle to fight: 230,202 TL
- Driving despite having one's license revoked: 255,780 TL
- Cutting off other vehicles in traffic: 115,000 TL
- Blocking traffic with a wedding convoy: 230,202 TL
- Driving under the influence of alcohol (initial penalty): 31,973 TL
- Using a mobile phone while driving: 6,395 TL
- Running a red light: 6,395 TL
NEW FIGURES FOR PASSPORT AND DRIVER'S LICENSE FEES
After the 27.83 percent increase, passport and driver's license fees will also rise. According to calculations, the 10-year passport fee will increase from 13,410 lira to 17,150 lira.
The other amounts are as follows:
- 3-year passport: 12,170 TL
- 2-year passport: 8,566 TL
- 1-year passport: 5,247 TL
- Passport valid for up to 6 months: 3,589 TL
- Class B driver's license fee: 8,638 TL
- Class A driver's license fee: 2,863 TL
- International departure fee: 1,599 TL
OVERSEAS PHONE REGISTRATION FEE WILL APPROACH 70 THOUSAND LIRA
There will also be an increase in the IMEI registration fee paid so that mobile phones brought from abroad can be used in Turkey. It is calculated that the registration fee, which was 54,258 lira in 2026, will reach 69,391 lira with a 27.84 percent increase. The initial phone line subscription setup fee is expected to rise from 700 lira to 895 lira.
MOTOR VEHICLE TAX WILL ALSO INCREASE
For new vehicles with an engine displacement of 1300-1600 cm³, the sample MTV amount is expected to rise from 12,028 lira to 15,383 lira.
HOW IS THE REVALUATION RATE CALCULATED?
The revaluation rate is calculated based on the average change over the last 12 months as of October in the Domestic Producer Price Index (D-PPI) announced by TÜİK.
This rate is used as one of the main indicators in updating various taxes, fees, and penalties in the following calendar year.