What Does This Guide Cover? (Summary)
We’ve gathered registration, the MTV motor vehicle tax, roadworthiness inspection, Mandatory Traffic Insurance (ZTS), and Green Card processes for caravan owners in Turkey into a single page with 2025 data. With the calculators below, you can instantly see the motorhome MTV amount, the ZTS ceiling premiums for all 81 provinces, and Green Card fees.
Who Is This For?
- Owners of M1 (special purpose) motorhomes (including panel van conversions)
- Owners of O1/O2 travel trailers (no MTV; but inspection schedule and ZTS/Green Card info is needed)
- Drivers planning to travel abroad (Green Card)
Scope & Notes: For motorhomes, MTV is calculated under “Panel vans & motorized caravans (Tariff II)”. There is no MTV for travel trailers. ZTS values are the maximum ceiling premium; companies cannot exceed the ceiling but may apply discounts or extra premiums. Green Card fees are euro-denominated; the TL equivalent varies with the exchange rate. Calculations on this page are for informational purposes.
Data Date: August 2025. Sources: GİB (Turkish Revenue Administration – MTV), TÜVTÜRK (inspection), SBM (Insurance Information and Monitoring Center – traffic maximum gross premium), TURİNG/TMTB (Green Card).
Registration, Insurance and Legal Requirements for Caravans in Turkey (2025 Guide)
We’ve summarized the registration, MTV, inspection, Mandatory Traffic Insurance ceiling (all 81 provinces), and Green Card steps for motorhomes & travel trailers using 2025 data. There are three calculators at the end. These calculators can give you an average estimate.
1) Registration & Title
- Motorhome: Usually registered as M1 special-purpose caravan on the title (panel van conversions require TSE compliance + a project).
- Travel trailer: Class O1 (≤750 kg) / O2 (750–3500 kg); a separate plate and title are mandatory.
2) MTV (Motor Vehicles Tax)
A motorhome (M1) is taxed under the “Panel vans and motorized caravans” line (Tariff II) for MTV. The 2025 annual amounts are below. Use the calculator further down to get your exact amount (in TL):
| Engine Size | Age 1–6 | Age 7–15 | Age 16+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ≤ 1900 cc | 7,707 | 4,808 | 2,857 |
| ≥ 1901 cc | 11,666 | 7,707 | 4,808 |
There is no MTV for travel trailers (O1/O2).
3) Inspection Schedule & 2025 Fees
Schedule
- Motorhome (M1 – special purpose): Inspection required every year.
- Travel trailer (O1/O2): General rule: exempt for the first 3 years, then every 2 years.
2025 Fees
| Vehicle Group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Car / Minibus / Pickup / Special Purpose / Trailer | 2,620.80 TL |
| Bus / Truck / Tractor Unit / Tanker | 3,543.60 TL |
| Motorcycle / Tractor | 1,334.40 TL |
A 5% late-payment surcharge applies per month for delays. Check TÜVTÜRK for appointments and details.
4) Mandatory Traffic Insurance (ZTS)
ZTS is mandatory. In 2025, ceiling prices are determined by province (plate), no-claims tier, and vehicle type. The calculator below is prepared for the Special Purpose Vehicle class (M1 caravans are mostly priced under this class).
5) Traveling Abroad: Green Card
A Green Card is mandatory for Europe/Northern Cyprus. The TURİNG/TMTB tariff is euro-denominated. The calculator below shows the 15-day to 1-year range for car and motorcycle; entering an exchange rate converts it to TL.
6) FAQ (Short)
- Inspection M1 motorhomes undergo inspection every year. For travel trailers, the general rule is: exempt for the first 3 years, then every 2 years.
- MTV Motorhomes are taxed under “Panel vans & motorized caravans (Tariff II)”; there is no MTV for travel trailers.
- ZTS Ceilings are published per province & no-claims tier; company quotes cannot exceed the ceiling.
- Green Card The fee is fixed in euros; the TL equivalent varies with the exchange rate.
7) Calculators (Based on 2025 Official Data)
Each calculator clearly states what it calculates in its heading. Outputs are for informational purposes.
What does it calculate? Calculates the 2025 annual MTV amount for a motorhome (Tariff II).
Example: a 2010 model, 2200 cc → age 7–15, 1901+ cc (= 7,707 TL).
Conclusion: Once the title class is correctly registered, MTV (for motorhomes), inspection (M1), mandatory traffic insurance, and the Green Card are essential requirements for a caravan. This page was prepared based on 2025 data.
