2005/PDGY/339047




Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey presents its compliments to all Foreign Missions in Turkey and has the honor to inform them that its Circular Note 2005/PDGY/216950 of May 31, 2005, has been amended as follows:

"1. Accompanied diplomatic bags:

c. The diplomatic bags (pouches, bags and boxes) should be of reasonable size and weight (total weight should not exceed 30 kgs. per courier container).

3. Unaccompanied diplomatic bags coming from or going abroad through cargo services of airlines or other transportation means:

a. Maximum 5 (five) Unaccompanied diplomatic pouches, bags and boxes of reasonable size, not exceeding 30 kgs. each and sealed in accordance with article 1.b., can be brought in or sent out of Turkey at one or several expeditions in a day with presentation of courier letter (Giriş Beyanı, Form E) or courier letter (Çıkış Beyanı, Form F) to the relevant customs authorities by an official of the Mission holding a courier card (Airport Entrance Card). For each of the diplomatic bags, a separate bill of lading should be presented to the customs authorities.

4.
a. Unaccompanied diplomatic bags (and accompanied diplomatic bags exceeding 30 kgs. in weight per courier container) coming from abroad by airplane or other transportation means, which weigh more than 30 kgs. per package can be claimed from the customs only upon the presentation of "takrir" indicating the contents, approved by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. "

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey avails itself of this opportunity to renew to all Foreign Missions in Turkey the assurances of its high consideration.

Ankara, August 9, 2005

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