Foreign nationals can store their yachts in Turkey at an authorized yacht harbor or docking facility for maintenance or repair for up to two years while leaving the nation. In these instances, they need to submit an application to the local customs office along with a document provided by the yacht harbor or docking facility, and the process will be noted in their passports. Yacht owners are allowed to leave their vessels for a maximum of five years, as long as the yachts depart from the harbor at least once every two years. After five years, the Ministry of Tourism has the authority to extend the permitted duration.