IMEI registration fee broke a record for 2025. This fee, set at 45,614 TL, seems to affect users who bring phones from abroad.
applied to phones brought from abroad in Turkey. IMEI registration fee 2025 It reached a record level with the last increase for the year. According to the decision published in the Official Gazette, the IMEI registration fee, which was previously 31,692 TL, is now 45,614 TL.
IMEI Registration Fee Increased Largely in 2025
Those who bring phones from abroad must register for IMEI in order to use these devices in Turkey. However, with the latest regulation, the registration fee has almost approached the price of a luxury device. The rapid increase in this price, which was relatively affordable in the past, especially affects users who travel frequently and those who prefer to buy phones from abroad.
The purpose of this regulation is interpreted as increasing tax revenues and encouraging domestic sales by increasing phone imports in Turkey. However, the new fee may lead to significant changes in the second-hand phone market and consumer preferences.
This increase in IMEI registration fees has made the option of bringing a phone from abroad unattractive for many people. This expense poses a serious burden, especially for those who bring devices to their family and friends or those who go abroad frequently. Moreover, when the registration fee, customs duties and other costs are added, the total price of overseas devices increases even more.
The latest price hike may lead users to look for more affordable solutions. For example, purchasing second-hand devices domestically or choosing lower-budget models may become common among consumers.