Frequently Asked Questions about the Turkish Passport

There are four types of Turkish passports: the Bordo passport issued for members of the public, the diplomatic passport (black) issued for members of the National Assembly, Ministers and senior officials; the special passport (green) issued for civil servants; and the service passport (grey) issued for Turkish citizens working for international organizations of which Turkey is a member.

Newly Turkish nationals have all political, civil, social, and economic rights guaranteed by The Turkish constitution, such as the right to vote, stand for election, work, own a property or car, freedom of movement, get ID cards and passports, register birth and death, and attend court proceedings.

Turkish citizenship conditions vary according to different types and processes, as there are many ways to get Turkish citizenship, such as citizenship through real estate investment, investment in the stock market, recruiting Turkish workers, or marriage by a Turkish citizen. Citizenship by real estate investment is the fastest track.

The Turkish Passport is ranked around 40th globally in 2026, offering access to more than 120 destinations worldwide through visa-free travel, visa on arrival, or eVisa options.