iPhone prices in Turkey in 2026: Apple prices, IMEI registration and which option is cheaper

A new iPhone in Turkey starts at 72,999 TL at Apple’s store, and that is the easy part. A phone brought from abroad needs IMEI registration and payment of the 54,258 TL fee. Otherwise, Turkish SIM cards will stop working in it after 120 days. Below: prices for every model in October 2026, what to check at the till, a “bring one or buy here” calculator and registration deadlines based on your entry date.

At a glance · checked 14 October 2026

Bringing an iPhone from abroad only pays off for expensive models: the IMEI fee is 54,258 TL.

• Apple prices: from 72,999 TL (iPhone 17e) to 335,999 TL (iPhone Duo with 2 TB). 20% VAT is already included.
• A phone bought in Turkey is already registered. By law, the warranty must last at least two years.
• A phone from abroad works with a Turkish SIM for 120 days. After that, it needs IMEI registration.
• One registration per passport every three calendar years.
• A phone sent by post cannot be registered: you must bring it with you.

Apple prices in October 2026

Apple sells iPhones in Turkey through its online store and three shops in Istanbul: at the Zorlu Center and Akasya shopping centres and on Bağdat Caddesi. We took the prices below from the Apple Türkiye website on 13 October 2026. They include 20% VAT but exclude delivery. The shelf below shows every storage option for each model.

The price increments between storage options are the same for every model: from 256 to 512 GB adds 17,000 TL, from 512 GB to 1 TB adds 34,000 TL, and from 1 to 2 TB adds 55,000 TL. Electronics shops sometimes charge less than Apple, sometimes more. Compare the same model with the same storage capacity.

Buying in Turkey: what to check at the till

Buying an iPhone in Turkey is the simplest option. The importer registers phones brought in for sale, so you do not need to pay the fee. Under the Consumer Protection Law (No. 6502), a phone’s warranty must last at least two years from the purchase date. As a general rule, you can cancel an online purchase within 14 days without giving a reason. The same two rules cover a TV: the TV guide sets them out.

If a check shows that a phone from a Turkish shop is unregistered (kayıt dışı), it counts as defective goods (ayıplı mal). Under the same law, you can request a refund, a replacement, a price reduction or a free repair. Before paying, go through this checklist.

Before paying

• The box is sealedThe wrapping is intact and the box has not been opened before.
• The IMEI matchesThe number on the box matches the one on the phone: dial *#06# or open Settings → General → About.
• The phone is registeredCheck the IMEI using IMEI Sorgulama on e-Devlet or ask the seller.
• The invoice has the IMEIAn invoice (fatura) with the model and IMEI is needed for the warranty and checks.
• There is a warrantyA warranty document, on paper or electronic, covering at least two years.

Everything is checked. Keep the invoice and box until the warranty ends.

Bring one from abroad or buy here

An iPhone is often cheaper abroad. But a phone you bring into Turkey needs to be registered, and the fee in 2026 is 54,258 TL. The fee is the same for every model: almost three quarters of the Turkish price for an iPhone 17e, but less than a quarter for an iPhone Duo. The calculator converts the foreign price at the exchange rate, adds the fee and compares the total with Apple’s price in Turkey. The German and UAE prices were taken from Apple’s websites for those countries on 14 October 2026. Enter your own price and your card’s exchange rate.

IMEI registration: 120 and 365 days

The IMEI is a 15-digit phone identifier, shown by dialling *#06#. Turkish operators serve only phones whose IMEI is in the Mobil Cihaz Kayıt Sistemi (MCKS) registration system. BTK, Turkey’s communications regulator, runs it. You must register a phone you bring from abroad yourself. The phone registration guide covers who the rule applies to, the fee and the steps. Enter your entry date and the timeline will show your deadlines.

Deadlines for a phone from abroad

Your dates

Date of entry into Turkey

1. 14 Oct 2026Day 0. Entry. The phone works with a Turkish SIM without registration.
2. 11 Feb 2027Day 120. Last day without registration. After this, the phone stops working with Turkish SIM cards.
3. 14 Oct 2027Day 365. Your eligibility to register the phone expires.
4. 1 Jan 2029Next phone. If you register in 2026, the next phone on this passport can be registered no earlier than 1 January 2029.

Example for entry on 14 October 2026. Count from your entry date: it is the more reliable approach.

• 120 days of use without registration. Register earlier to avoid losing service.
• 365 days from entry is the deadline. After that, your eligibility to register expires.
• The passport used for entry: it must have no registrations in the past three years. Register in 2026 and you can register your next phone from 1 January 2029.
• Bring it with you: phones sent by post or bought online abroad cannot be registered.
• Pay first: if you register a phone without paying the fee, it will be disconnected and the fee collected with a 50% surcharge.
• Children can register too: a parent registers a phone for a child under 18 through their own e-Devlet account, using the child’s details.

How to register: step by step

The process depends on whether you have a foreign ID number (yabancı kimlik numarası, YKN) from a residence permit. Find the case that applies to you.

1. Check eligibilityOpen BTK IMEI Kayıt Hakkı Sorgulama on e-Devlet: it shows whether you can register a phone using your document. You can also call the BTK helpline on 120, which is available around the clock.
2. Pay the feePay 54,258 TL at a tax office, at a bank or by card through the GİB tax authority’s İnternet Vergi Dairesi. The receipt must show the 15-digit IMEI, your name and your document number.
3. ApplyUse BTK IMEI Kaydet on e-Devlet: enter the IMEI and payment details. Without a YKN, apply at the operator’s shop.
4. Check the resultUse IMEI Sorgulama on e-Devlet or call 120.

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Sources and check dates

Apple changes prices without notice, and the IMEI fee is recalculated every January. We checked everything on 13–14 October 2026. Before buying, check Apple’s website and the MCKS portal.

1. Buy iPhone: prices in Turkey — Apple Türkiye, checked 13 October 2026
2. Apple stores in Turkey — Apple Türkiye, checked 14 October 2026
3. Buy iPhone: prices in Germany — Apple Deutschland, checked 14 October 2026
4. Buy iPhone: prices in the UAE — Apple UAE, checked 14 October 2026
5. Reference exchange rates for 13 October 2026 — Central Bank of Turkey (TCMB), checked 14 October 2026
6. General Communiqué on Fees No. 98: fee amounts for 2026 (the phone fee is in Tariff 8) — Resmî Gazete No. 33124 of 31.12.2025, checked 13 October 2026
7. Phone registration and linking — MCKS, BTK, checked 13 October 2026
8. IMEI registration FAQ — MCKS, BTK, checked 13 October 2026
9. Check eligibility for IMEI registration — e-Devlet, checked 14 October 2026
10. IMEI check: is the phone registered? — e-Devlet, checked 14 October 2026
11. IMEI registration for a phone from abroad — e-Devlet, checked 14 October 2026
12. Consumer Protection Law No. 6502 (Articles 48 and 56) — Mevzuat, Turkey’s legislation database, checked 14 October 2026