The Revaluation Rate (YDO), which determines the annual increase in taxes, fees, and penalties in Türkiye, will be announced tomorrow. The rate will be based on the Turkish Statistical Institute’s (TÜİK) October 2025 Producer Price Index (PPI) data and will take effect on 1 January 2026.
Experts predict that the announced YDO will be around 23%. This rate will serve as the basis for calculating many official charges citizens will pay in 2026.
What Is the Revaluation Rate (YDO) and How Is It Calculated?
The Revaluation Rate is determined every November by TÜİK, based on the 12-month average of the Producer Price Index (PPI) data for October.
This rate is used as a reference for increases in taxes, fees, fines, and certain public service charges.
Although the President has the authority to raise or lower this rate, in practice it usually remains consistent with the rate announced by TÜİK.
Significant Increases Expected in Passport, ID, and Driver’s Licence Fees
If the YDO is set at around 23%:
- The ID renewal fee will rise from TRY 185 to approximately TRY 227,
- The driver’s licence renewal fee will increase from TRY 340 to TRY 418,
- The 1-year passport fee will climb from TRY 3,448 to TRY 4,242,
- The 3-year or longer passport fee will go up from TRY 11,271 to TRY 13,867.
These increases will place additional financial pressure particularly on citizens who frequently travel abroad.
Departure Fee May Rise to TRY 1,230
With the announcement of the new YDO, the overseas departure fee will also increase.
Currently set at TRY 1,000 for 2025, the fee is expected to rise by 23% to approximately TRY 1,230.
Economists note that this increase could negatively affect short-term travel plans and further raise travel costs.
Record Increase Ahead for IMEI Registration Fee
One of the categories most affected by the revaluation rate will be the IMEI registration fee.
In 2025, the IMEI registration fee stands at TRY 45,614, but it is projected to rise to around TRY 56,000 in the new year.
According to sources at the Ministry of Treasury and Finance, the aim of this increase is to prevent tax losses from mobile phones brought from abroad. However, experts point out that such a steep rise will likely discourage bringing devices from overseas.
Taxes and Penalties to Increase as Well
The YDO will not only affect fees but also directly impact tax debts, traffic fines, and administrative penalties.
If the rate is set around 23%, all traffic fines, motor vehicle taxes, and court fees will increase by the same proportion in 2026.
This is expected to provide the state budget with revenue growth in line with inflation.
New Fees to Take Effect on 1 January 2026
The new rates to be announced by TÜİK will officially come into force on 1 January 2026.
Economists warn that the increases may impose additional burdens on fixed-income citizens, while noting that the government may reduce some of the rates by presidential decree.
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