Types of Turkish passport

We will take a comprehensive look at the different types of Turkish passports, and explain the differences between them in terms of powers, visas, and privileges and we will also discuss the conditions for obtaining each type of them and the procedures related to applying for them. This information will be useful for individuals who wish to obtain a Turkish passport and benefit from its benefits and privileges on their global travels.

 

 

Here is a list of the types of Turkish passport and the advantages of obtaining it:

 

The ordinary passport, known in red, is one of the types of passports granted to citizens of the Turkish state, as well as citizens of the Republic of Northern Cyprus and holders of Turkish citizenship without preconditions and this passport consists of 60 pages and is valid for 10 years and it is issued by the Civil Affairs Directorates of the Ministry of Interior and the consulates of the Republic of Turkey in the countries of the world.

 

 

The red passport has a number of advantages that make it a preferred option for obtaining a travel identity, as it provides:

1. The ability to travel to more than 57 countries without a prior entry visa and 44 countries with a visa upon arrival.

2. The possibility of residing within the Turkish territories and the Republic of Northern Cyprus legally and carrying out all legal transactions in the country.

3. The possibility of voting in the Turkish electoral processes.

4ز The holder of this passport enjoys Turkish protection while moving and traveling through diplomatic missions and representations around the world.

 

 

An ordinary passport is a valuable document that gives its holder freedom of movement and benefit from Turkish consular services around the world and therefore, many Turkish citizens and holders of Turkish citizenship prefer to own this passport to take full advantage of its benefits and privileges during their international travels and movements.

 

 

The green Turkish passport is a special type of passport granted by the Turkish government to prominent personalities who have served the Turkish state and high-ranking officials in the state, such as parliament employees, professors of Turkish universities, former deputies in the Turkish parliament, and government employees of the first, second and third degrees, and this passport consists of 52 pages and gives its holder the right to travel to 160 countries around the world.

 

 

The green passport provides a set of advantages to its holder, including:

1. The ability to travel to more than 160 countries, which is more than the number of countries offered by the regular red passport, which provides its owner with the opportunity to move easily and flexibly across the world.

2. Facilitating the process of obtaining an entry visa in the countries that request it for Turkish passport holders, which facilitates travel and reduces visa-related obstacles.

3. Exempting the green passport holder from some visa conditions in some countries, such as a bank account or criminal record certificates, given the importance of the holder of this passport and the fact that he enjoys the sponsorship of the Turkish government.

 

 

The gray passport is a special type and is intended for Turkish employees sent abroad to perform official duties on behalf of the Turkish government, such as employees of embassies, consulates and diplomatic missions.

This passport is unique in that it consists of only 28 pages, and provides its holder with many advantages during his diplomatic trips, including:

1. The possibility of legal residency in the recipient country in accordance with generally accepted diplomatic norms, which facilitates his residency and the efficient performance of his official duties.

2. The holder of this passport obtains special powers granted by him in coordination between the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the concerned authorities in the host country, which makes him an official representative of the Turkish government while he is in this country.

 

 

The black passport is the strongest type of Turkish passport, and it is distinguished by its luxurious black color. This passport is granted by the Turkish government to people who occupy high ranks and high positions in the country, and among these are:

1. President of the Republic.

2. Government ministers and retired ministers.

3. Representatives of Parliament and ambassadors in foreign countries.

4. Court presidents and their retirees.

5. Speakers of Parliament and their retirees.

6. Senior vice presidents.

7. Secretary General of the Presidency of the Republic.

8. Mayors.

9. The head of the endowments.

10. Army generals.

 

 

This black passport is granted to those individuals who are distinguished by their ranks and high positions in the country as a sign of the importance of their role and representation of the Turkish government at the international level.

 

 

The Turkish black passport comes with many advantages, including:

 

1. Facilitate the movement of the bearer and facilitate the procedures related to him, and not subject him to any inconvenience or arrest measures.

2. The possibility of movement and travel between countries with immunity from the Turkish state, which gives its bearer the freedom to move without inspection or disturbance.

 

 

Iraq, Jordan, Palestine, Qatar, Libya, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, Syria, Oman, Albania, Argentina, Belarus, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Georgia, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Jamaica, Japan, North Korea, Kosovo, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, Ukraine, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

 

 

The Turkish green passport allows you to travel to more than 160 countries around the world without the need for a prior visa.

 

 

The gray Turkish passport is granted to Turkish employees who are on official missions abroad by the Turkish government, such as employees of embassies and consulates.

 

 

The green Turkish passport is granted to eminent personalities and allows travel to more than 160 countries without a visa, while the gray Turkish passport is granted to employees on official scholarships abroad, and the black passport is granted to important personalities in the country and allows travel with freedom and diplomatic immunity.