The Revenue Administration has issued a passport warning to citizens.

As of January 1, 2025, the exit fee for leaving the country will increase from 500 TL to 719.65 TL. This fee will no longer be paid with stamps as before. According to the new regulation, the exit fee for leaving the country can be paid through the following methods:

* Digital Tax Office

* GİB Mobile Application

* Partner Banks (Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, Counter, ATM)

* Tax Offices and Counters at Airports

THE PERIOD OF PAYMENT WITH STAMPS IS ENDING

According to the statement from the Revenue Administration, the exit fee for leaving the country will now be processed more quickly and easily by accepting payments through digital platforms and banks. Additionally, the 500 TL exit fee stamps, valid until the end of 2024, can be used until January 10, 2025.

EXIT FEE FOR LEAVING THE COUNTRY

The exit fee of 500 TL, valid until the end of 2024, was raised from 150 TL to 500 TL on August 12, 2024.

Starting from 2025, the exit fee for leaving the country will be 719.65 TL.

The stamps for the exit fee for 2024 will be valid until January 10, 2025. After this date, the payment of the fee will be made through digital platforms.

WARNING TO CITIZENS FROM GİB

One week before the new year, the Revenue Administration warned citizens with a message sent to their mobile phones. The message included the following statements:

Dear taxpayer,

As of January 1, 2025, the application of paying the exit fee for leaving the country with a stamp will end.

You can pay the exit fee for leaving the country through the Digital Tax Office at digital.gib.gov.tr, the GİB Mobile application, online channels of authorized banks, kiosks at PTT, airports, and exit gates, and tax offices.

We wish you a good day.