Turkey has seen a significant increase in Russian-plate vehicles since 2022, with many Russian nationals relocating or spending extended periods in the country. If you’ve driven your Russian-plate car into Turkey, you need to understand your insurance obligations.
Is my Russian insurance valid in Turkey?
Standard Russian motor insurance (OSAGO) does not cover liability in Turkey. Russia is not part of the Green Card (Carte Verte) multilateral agreement that would allow your Russian policy to satisfy Turkish legal requirements.
You need a local Turkish foreign plate insurance policy.
What policy do Russian drivers need?
A Turkish foreign plate insurance policy that:
- Covers third-party liability in Turkey (legal minimum)
- Includes a Green Card for travel across Europe
- Is valid for the duration of your stay in Turkey
- Is issued by a SEDDK-licensed Turkish insurer
How long can a Russian-plate car stay in Turkey?
Under Turkish customs rules, a foreign-plate vehicle (including Russian-plate) can remain in Turkey for up to 24 months without customs duties. Extensions may be possible in certain circumstances.
What documents do I need?
- Russian vehicle registration certificate (ПТС / СТС)
- Your passport
- Turkish residence permit if you have one
We accept scanned documents and can issue cover remotely.
Can I get kasko (comprehensive) cover for my Russian-plate car?
Kasko (comprehensive) insurance in Turkey is designed for Turkish-plate vehicles. For a Russian-plate car, foreign plate insurance is the appropriate product. It provides the legal minimum third-party liability cover with a Green Card.
How quickly can I get covered?
Usually within a few hours of sending your documents. In urgent cases we can often issue same-day.
