Turkish Driving Licence Translation for UK Insurance
Turkey is not on the DVLA designated countries list, meaning you cannot exchange your Turkish licence for a UK one - you must pass a UK driving test. However, you can drive in the UK for 12 months on your Turkish licence with a certified translation. We translate Sürücü Belgesi licences including the Turkish vehicle categories (sınıf) and conditions that UK insurers need to verify your coverage.
Why Choose Us for Turkish Driving Licence Translation?
Understanding the specific requirements for this document type and language combination.
Insurance Specialists
Translations accepted by all major UK insurers for the 12-month driving period.
Sınıf Translation
Turkish vehicle categories explained with UK equivalents for insurers.
Same-Day Service
Urgent translations for insurance quotes and car hire.
Country & Cultural Context
Turkish driving licences (Sürücü Belgesi) are issued by the Emniyet Genel Müdürlüğü (General Directorate of Security) through local traffic registration offices. Turkey adopted EU-style licence categories in 2016, but Turkish text remains for personal details and conditions. The T.C. Kimlik Numarası (national ID) appears on the licence. Older pink paper licences require more extensive translation.
Document Format
Turkish driving licences contain: T.C. Kimlik Numarası (national ID), personal details in Turkish, vehicle categories (A1, A2, B, C, D, etc.), validity dates, issuing Il (province), and any conditions or restrictions in Turkish.
Translation Requirements
What you need to know about translating this document type from Turkish.
Personal Details
Full name and T.C. Kimlik number translated.
Vehicle Categories
Sınıf codes with UK category equivalents.
Validity Dates
Issue and expiry dates clearly stated.
Issuing Province
Il (province) and authority details.
Certification
Signed translator declaration for insurers.
Common Uses
Why people need this specific translation service.
How It Works
Simple process from upload to certified translation
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Expert Translation
Native Turkish translator completes your document
Certified Delivery
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Turkish Driving Licence translation
Yes, for up to 12 months from when you became resident. After 12 months, you must pass a UK driving test as Turkey is not on the designated countries list for licence exchange.
The DVLA designated list includes countries with driving test standards considered equivalent to the UK. Turkey is not included, so Turkish licence holders must take the UK theory and practical tests to continue driving after 12 months.
Turkey uses EU-style categories since 2016: A1/A2/A = motorcycles, B = cars, C = lorries, D = buses. We include these equivalents so UK insurers understand your entitlements.
Yes, UK insurers will cover Turkish licence holders during the 12-month period, but they require a certified translation to verify your driving history and categories.
Same-day service available for urgent insurance quotes. Standard delivery within 24 hours.
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