Turkish Green Passport: Who Qualifies, Benefits and Visa-Free Countries

The Turkish green passport (officially the Hususi Damgalı Pasaport, or special passport) is issued by law to specific groups only: certain public servants and their spouses and children, current and former members of parliament, mayors during their term, lawyers with at least 15 years of bar membership, and officials of exporting companies that meet set annual export thresholds.

It cannot be obtained by investing or buying property. According to Türkiye’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, holders can enter 141 countries and territories visa-free, including the entire Schengen Area, and 11 more with a visa on arrival or e-visa. The United States, the United Kingdom and Canada still require a visa.

What Is the Turkish Green Passport?

The green passport is one of the types of Turkish passports, alongside the ordinary burgundy passport, the grey service passport and the black diplomatic passport. Its legal name is the Hususi Damgalı Pasaport, which translates as "special stamped passport", and it is issued only to the categories listed in Passport Law No. 5682.

Its main practical advantage is visa-free entry to the Schengen Area. Holders of the ordinary Turkish passport need a Schengen visa for the same trips, while green passport holders can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period without one.

Turkish Green Passport Index: How Strong Is It?

No passport index officially ranks the Turkish green passport. The Henley Passport Index only measures normal passports, so the ranking it gives Türkiye reflects the standard burgundy passport, not the green one. For the ordinary passport’s current position, see our guide to Turkish passport power.

The most reliable way to measure the green passport’s strength is the visa table published by Türkiye’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which lists entry rules for each passport type separately. Based on that table, the green passport opens 141 countries and territories without a visa and 11 more with a visa on arrival or e-visa.

Who Can Get a Turkish Green Passport?

Eligibility is set by Article 14 of Passport Law No. 5682 and its later amendments. The main groups are:

•        Certain active and retired public servants, depending on their grade and position

•        Current and former members of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye

•        Mayors during their term of office

•        National athletes representing Türkiye

•        Lawyers with at least 15 years of membership in a bar association

•        Officials of exporting companies whose average annual exports over the last three years meet the threshold set by presidential decision

•        Spouses and children of eligible public servants, within the age limits set by law

The green passport is not granted to foreign investors, and acquiring Turkish citizenship through real estate gives the new citizen an ordinary Turkish passport, not a special one. For exporters, the passport is issued to the company’s officials only and does not extend to their families.

Benefits of the Turkish Green Passport

•        Schengen without a visa: stays of up to 90 days in any 180 across all Schengen member states, with no visa appointment or application file.

•        Wider access than the ordinary passport: 141 visa-free destinations according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

•        Longer stays in some countries: for example, holders can stay in Georgia for up to one year and are exempt from its mandatory travel insurance rule.

•        No passport fee: holders pay only the booklet cost, not the passport fee charged on ordinary passports.

Visa-Free Countries for Turkish Green Passport Holders

The lists below follow the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa table as of October 2026. Durations apply to single-entry tourist visits; study, work and long-term stays follow separate rules, which are best confirmed with the destination country’s mission before travel.

Europe and the Caucasus (43)

Asia and the Middle East (33)

Africa (27)

The Americas and the Caribbean (32)

Oceania (6)

Visa on Arrival or E-Visa (11)

Countries That Still Require a Visa

A green passport does not remove the visa requirement everywhere. Holders still need a visa for destinations including:

•        United States

•        United Kingdom

•        Canada

•        Australia

•        New Zealand

•        Ireland (except official ministerial visits)

•        India

•        Mexico (visa from a Mexican mission in Türkiye)

•        Southern Cyprus

•        Ghana

•        Nigeria

•        Senegal

•        Ethiopia

•        Cape Verde

•        Nepal

•        Myanmar

•        Haiti

How to Apply for a Turkish Green Passport

Applications are made in person at a passport unit of the Directorate General of Population and Citizenship Affairs (NVİ) after booking an appointment. The process is the same as for an ordinary passport, with one difference: the applicant must bring a special passport request form prepared and signed by the institution that confirms their eligibility.

1.     Book an appointment with NVİ.

2.     Obtain the special passport request form from your institution, bar association or exporters’ association, signed by the authorised official.

3.     Attend the appointment with the required documents.

4.     Pay the booklet cost.

Documents usually required:

•        Turkish identity card

•        Signed special passport request form

•        A recent biometric photo

•        Previous passport, if any

•        Consent of the legal guardian for minors and persons under guardianship

How Much Does a Turkish Green Passport Cost?

Green passport holders are exempt from the passport fee (harç) that applies to ordinary passports. They pay only the booklet cost, which is updated every year, so the current amount should be checked on the NVİ appointment portal before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Turkish green passport have a passport index ranking?

No. Passport indexes such as Henley rank ordinary passports only. The green passport’s strength is measured by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs list of countries it can enter, which counts 141 visa-free destinations.

Can I get a Turkish green passport by buying property?

No. Buying property can lead to Turkish citizenship, but new citizens receive an ordinary passport. The green passport is reserved for the groups defined in Passport Law No. 5682.

Do green passport holders need a visa for the United States or the United Kingdom?

Yes. Both countries require a visa from green passport holders, as do Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

How long can I stay in Europe with a green passport?

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area, without a visa.

Can exporters’ family members get a green passport?

No. For exporting companies, the passport is issued to company officials only, not to their spouses or children.

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You may be interested in:

•        Turkish Passport Visa-Free Countries 2026

•        Turkish Passport Power 2026

•        The Turkish Grey Passport

•        Four Ways to Get Turkish Citizenship

Sources

•        Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs

•        Passport Law No. 5682

•        Henley Passport Index: Methodology

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