Green Turkish passport: its advantages and ways to obtain it

What is the Turkish Green Passport?

The Turkish Green Passport, officially called the Special Passport (Hususi Pasaport), is a type of Turkish passport issued to eligible government officials, retired civil servants, and their families. 

The Turkish Green Passport (Hususi) allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to approximately 150 countries, combining the ordinary Turkish passport's existing access with visa-free entry to the entire Schengen Area, a benefit not available to holders of the standard passport.

It is typically issued for a validity of up to 5 years and offers enhanced international mobility compared to the standard Turkish passport.

Who is granted the Green Turkish Passport?

Green Passport is not limited to government officials and their families, Green passports are also granted to:

• Persons registered in the retirement fund.
• Former members of the Grand National Assembly.
• Former parliamentarians.
• Mayors during their term of office.
• Athletes who represent Turkish national teams abroad.
• In addition to giving it to major investors.

What are the benefits of the Turkish Green Passport?

• Visa-Free Travel to over 160 countries, including Schengen states.
  
• Faster Border Processing at many international airports.
  
• Longer Stay Durations in certain countries compared to regular passport holders.
  
• No Need for Visa Appointments or paperwork for many destinations.
  
• Prestige & Convenience in international mobility for government employees and their families.

What countries can you visit with a Turkish Green Passport without a visa?

The Turkish Green Passport grants its holder visa-free entry to the Schengen Area, a benefit not available to holders of the ordinary Turkish passport.

Most countries require the passport to be valid for at least 3 months, while some, like Bulgaria, may require a 1-year validity.

European countries that can be entered with a green Turkish passport

1. Germany (90 days)
2. Andorra (90 days)
3. Austria (90 days)
4. Azerbaijan (90 days)
5. Belgium (90 days)
6. Belarus (Belarus) (90 days)
7. Bosnia and Herzegovina (90 days)
8. Bulgaria (90 days)
9. Czech Republic (90 days)
10. Denmark (90 days)
11. Estonia (90 days)
12. Finland (90 days)
13. France (90 days)
14. Georgia (90 days) No passport is required to enter Georgia. Where it can be entered with the new identity card.
15. Netherlands (90 days)
16. Croatia (90 days)
17. Spain (90 days)
18. Sweden (90 days)
19. Switzerland (90 days)
20. Italy (90 days)
21. Iceland (90 days)
22. Montenegro (90 days)
23. Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (unspecified)
24. Kosovo (90 days)
25. Latvia (90 days)
26. Liechtenstein (90 days)
27. Lithuania
28. Luxembourg (90 days)
29. Hungary (30 days)
30. Macedonia (90 days)
31. Malta
32. Moldova (90 days)
33. Monaco (90 days)
34. Norway (90 days)
35. Macedonia (90 days)
36. Malta
37. Moldova (90 days)
38. Monaco (90 days)
39. Norway (90 days)
40. Poland (90 days)
41. Portugal (90 days)
42. Romania (90 days)
43. San Marino (90 days)
44. Serbia (90 days)
45. Slovakia (90 days)
46. Slovenia (90 days)
47. Ukraine (90 days)
48. Vatican (90 days)
49. Greece (90 days)

North American countries that can be entered with a green Turkish passport

These countries include what can be entered without a visa or by obtaining a visa on arrival or via the Internet, and they are:

1. Antigua and Barbuda (6 months)
2. Aruba (90 days)
3. Bahamas
4. Barbados (90 days)
5. Belize (90 days)
6. British Virgin Islands (30 days)
7. Curaçao (30 days)
8. Dominica (21 days)
9. Dominican Republic (30 days)
10. El Salvador (90 days)
11. Grenada
12. Guatemala (90 days)
13. Guyana (90 days)
14. Haiti (90 days)
15. Netherlands Antilles
16. Honduras (90 days)
17. Jamaica (90 days)
18. Costa Rica (30 days)
19. Cuba
20. Nicaragua (90 days)
21. Panama (6 months)
22. Saint Kitts (Saint Christopher) and Nevis (90 days)
23. Saint Lucia (6 months)
24. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (30 days)
25. Sint Maarten (30 days)
26. Trinidad and Tobago (30 days)
27. Turks and Caicos Islands (90 days)
    

South American countries that can be entered with a green Turkish passport

These countries include what can be entered without a visa or by obtaining a visa on arrival or online, and they are:

1. Argentina (90 days)
2. Bolivia (90 days)
3. Brazil (90 days)
4. Ecuador (90 days)
5. Colombia (90 days)
6. Paraguay (90 days)
7. Peru (90 days)
8. Chile (90 days)
9. Uruguay (90 days)
10. Venezuela (90 days)

Asian countries that can be entered with a green Turkish passport

Including countries that can be entered without a visa or by obtaining a visa on arrival or online, and they are:

1. Bahrain (up to 90 days)
2. Bangladesh (90 days)
3. United Arab Emirates (90 days)
4. China (30 days)
5. East Timor (30 days)
6. Indonesia (14 days)
7. Philippines (30 days)
8. Palestine (30 days)
9. Hong Kong (90 days)
10. Iraq (30 days)
11. Iran (90 days)
12. Israel (90 days)
13. Japan (90 days)
14. Cambodia (90 days)
15. Qatar (90 days)
16. Kazakhstan (30 days)
17. Kyrgyzstan
18. Palestine (30 days)
19. Kuwait (90 days)
20. South Korea (90 days)
21. Lebanon (90 days)
22. Macau (30 days)
23. Maldives (30 days)
24. Malaysia (90 days)
25. Mongolia (30 days)
26. Myanmar (online visa 28 days)
27. Nepal (Visa on arrival)
28. Pakistan (90 days)
29. Russia (30-day online e-Visa)
30. Singapore (90 days)
31. Sri Lanka (30 days)
32. Syria (90 days)
33. Tajikistan (60 days)
34. Taiwan (30 days - visa at the border)
35. Turkmenistan (30 days)
36. Sultanate of Oman
37. Jordan (90 days)
38. Vietnam (90 days)
39. Yemen (30 days)

Countries in Africa that can be entered with a green Turkish passport

Including countries that can be entered without a visa or by obtaining a visa on arrival or via the Internet, namely:

1. Botswana (90 days)
2. Algeria (90 days)
3. Djibouti (90 days)
4. Morocco (90 days)
5. Ivory Coast
6. Ghana (60 days)
7. South Africa (30 days)
8. Cameroon (90 days)
9. Kenya (90 days)
10. United Islamic Republic of Comoros
11. Libya (90 days)
12. Madagascar (90 days)
13. Mauritius (30 days)
14. Mauritania (90 days)
15. Mozambique (30 days)
16. Egypt (90 days)
17. Rwanda
18. Senegal
19. Seychelles (90 days)
20. Sudan (30 days)
21. Swaziland (30 days)
22. Tanzania (90 days)
23. Togo
24. Tunisia (90 days)
25. Cape Verde Islands
26. Zambia (30 days)
27. Zimbabwe

Pacific countries that can be entered with a green Turkish passport

Including countries that can be entered without a visa or by obtaining a visa on arrival or online, namely:

1. Cook Islands (31 days)
2. Fiji (120 days)
3. Niue (30 days)
4. Palau (30 days)
5. Samoa (60 days)
6. Tonga (31 days)
7. Tuvalu (30 days)
8. Vanuatu (30 days)
9. New Caledonia

How to obtain a green Turkish passport?

The procedures for issuing a green Turkish passport are no different from the normal passport, except that it is exempt from fees. In addition to the need to write a letter requesting this passport to the Ministry of Interior.

The mentioned passport can also be obtained within approximately 4 days after completing the sending of the required documents, which are:

1. Green passport application addressed to the Ministry of Interior.
2. Personal identity card.
3. Two biometric photos, not more than 6 months old
4. Old passport, if any.
5. Legal approval for minors or disabled citizens.
6. If the applicant is retired, a document must be available showing his employment status at the time of retirement.
7. If he resigns from his position, a document must be available showing his employment status during the period in which he worked.

What is the cost of obtaining a Green Turkish Passport?

There are no costs for issuing or renewing a green passport in Turkiye, but only the notebook fees must be paid. The green passport fee for 2022 has been set at 225 TL only.

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