A passport isn't just a document for traveling abroad; it's an official ID that unlocks the door to your dreams. Therefore, it's crucial to ensure it's not expired, choose the right type of passport, and be aware of current fees.
In this article, you'll find detailed information about the 2025 passport types , current fees and registration fees, application steps, and tips to keep in mind. Let's get started together to ensure your travel plans go smoothly.
What are the Types of Passports?
A passport is an official document that allows a Turkish citizen to travel abroad and enter and exit the country. There are various types of passports available to suit different purposes and needs. In this article, we will examine the types of passports used in Türkiye and the features of each.- Ordinary (Maroon) Passport
- Special (Green) Passport
- Service (Gray) Passport
- Diplomatic (Black) Passport
Maroon Passport Fees and Features
The burgundy passport, also known as the ordinary passport, is the most commonly used passport type for international travel by Turkish citizens. In this article, we will provide detailed information about the burgundy passport.Current Fees for 2025
| Duration | Fee (TL) | Book Value (TL) | Total Price (TL) |
| 6 Months | 2,359.40 | 1,125.00 | 3,484.40 |
| 12 Months | 3,449.40 | 1,125.00 | 4,574.40 |
| 24 Months | 5,631.40 | 1,125.00 | 6,756.40 |
| 36 Months | 8,000.00 | 1,125.00 | 9,125 |
| 48 Months and Above | 12,274.00 | 1,125.00 | 13,399 |
Documents Required for Application
- Identity card (original and photocopy) : It is important that your identity card is the most up-to-date version.
- 2 biometric photographs : The photographs must be taken within the last 6 months and meet the passport criteria.
- Bank receipt showing that the passport fee and book fee have been paid : You can pay the passport fees by debit card, credit card or cash.
- Your old passport, if you have one: If you have an old passport, you must present it during the application.
Application Process
- Make an Appointment : To apply for a passport, you must register with the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs' appointment system and schedule an appointment. You can use the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs' website (https://randevu.nvi.gov.tr/) or the ALO 199 Call Center to schedule an appointment.
- Prepare the Required Documents : Prepare all the required documents listed above.
- Go and Apply on the Appointment Day : On the appointment day, go to the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs branch where you made the appointment with your required documents.
- Fingerprint and Photograph : You must provide fingerprints and have your photo taken during the application.
- Pay the Fee and Book Fee : You can pay the passport fee and book fee by debit card, credit card or cash.
- Pick Up Your Passport : Your passport will be printed within 7-15 business days. You can pick up your passport at the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs branch where you made an appointment.
Areas of Use and Validity Period
A Maroon passport can be issued for 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, or longer. You must renew your passport before it expires. Otherwise, you may experience problems entering and exiting the country.Areas of Use:
- With a Maroon passport, you can travel to 113 countries without a visa.
- You can travel to 195 more countries by obtaining a visa with a Maroon passport.
- You can enter and exit the country with a burgundy passport.
- You can reside abroad with a maroon passport.
- You can work abroad with a maroon passport.
- You can study abroad with a Maroon passport.
- You can buy property abroad with a Maroon passport.
Green Passport Fees and Features
Green passport, also known as special passport, is a type of passport issued to certain government officials, retired government officials, relatives of martyrs and veterans, some professional groups, athletes and artists.Current Fees for 2025
Green passports are available to civil servants, retired civil servants, members of parliament, judges and prosecutors, certain professional groups, and their family members. Citizens wishing to obtain a green passport simply pay the registration fee. There is no fee.- Book Value: 1,125.00 TL
Who is Eligible and How to Apply?
Public Officials:
- 1st and 2nd Degree Civil Servants
- Civil Servants and Contracted Civil Servants
- District Governors and Deputy Governors
- Mayors and their Deputies
- Police Chief and His Deputies
- Gendarmerie Regiment Commanders and their Deputies
- Coast Guard Commanders and Deputies
- Regional Forest Managers and Their Assistants
- National Parks Directors and their Assistants
- Customs Regional Directors and their Assistants
- Tax Office Heads and Their Deputies
- Chairman and Members of the Board of Directors of Chambers of Commerce and Stock Exchanges
- Bar Association Presidents and Board Members
- Presidents and Members of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Physicians and Chamber of Dentists of Türkiye
- Chairmen and Members of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Pharmacists
- Chairmen and Members of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Architects and Engineers
- Chairpersons and Members of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Accountants and Financial Advisors
- Presidents and Members of the Board of Directors of the Journalists Association
- Turkish Aeronautical Association (THK) Members
- Turkish Red Crescent Headquarters and Branch Managers
- Green Crescent Headquarters and Branch Managers
- Those who retired from all public positions listed above
- Spouses of public officials who are entitled to obtain a green passport and their children who are under 25 years of age
Required Documents for Green Passport Application:
- National ID card (original and photocopy)
- 2 biometric photos
- Document showing the right to obtain a green passport (civil servant certificate, retirement certificate, parliamentary certificate, judge or prosecutor certificate, special occupation certificate, etc.)
- Your old passport, if you have one
- Bank receipt for book value
Green Passport Application:
- Make an Appointment : To apply for a green passport, you must register with the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs' appointment system and schedule an appointment. You can use the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs' website (https://www.nvi.gov.tr/) or the ALO 199 Call Center to schedule an appointment.
- Prepare the Required Documents : Prepare all the required documents listed above.
- Go and Apply on the Appointment Day : On the appointment day, go to the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs branch where you made the appointment with your required documents.
- Fingerprint and Photograph : You must provide fingerprints and have your photo taken during the application.
- Pay the Book Fee : You can pay the book fee for the green passport by debit card, credit card or cash.
- Pick Up Your Passport : Your passport will be printed within 7-15 business days. You can pick up your passport at the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs branch where you made an appointment.
Usage Advantages and Validity Period
A green passport can be issued for either 5 or 10 years. You must renew your passport before it expires. Otherwise, you may experience problems entering and exiting the country.Usage Advantages:
- Visa-Free Travel : Green passport holders have visa-free travel to 82 countries. For a current list of visa-free countries, please visit the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs website: https://www.flypgs.com/yesil-pasaporta-vize-istmeyen-ulkeler
- Fast Entry-Exit : Green passport holders can benefit from fast pass opportunities at airports in some countries.
- Diplomatic Treatment : Green passport holders may receive diplomatic treatment in some countries.
- Assistance in Emergencies : Green passport holders can receive assistance more quickly and easily from Turkish Embassies and Consulates in emergencies abroad.
Gray Passport Fees and Features
Gray passport, also known as service passport, is a type of passport issued to people who are sent on a mission abroad on behalf of the state but do not have a black or green passport.Current Fees for 2025
A gray passport is a type of passport that can be used by special officials, family members, and employees of some public institutions. There is no fee for a gray passport.- Book Value : 1,125.00 TL
Application Conditions and Required Documents
A gray passport is a type of passport that can be used by special officials, family members, and employees of certain public institutions. In this article, we will examine in detail the requirements for obtaining a gray passport, the required documents, and the application process.Who can get a Gray Passport?
Special Officers:
- Presidential staff
- Parliamentary staff
- Constitutional Court staff
- Supreme Court and Council of State employees
- Court of Accounts staff
- State Supervisory Board employees
- Ombudsman Institution employees
- Public Personnel Selection and Examination Agency employees
- State Planning Organization employees
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs employees
- Ministry of National Defense employees
- Ministry of Internal Affairs employees
- Ministry of Justice employees
- Ministry of Customs and Trade employees
- Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry employees
- Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure employees
- Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change employees
- Ministry of Commerce employees
- Ministry of Family and Social Policies employees
- Ministry of Treasury and Finance employees
- Ministry of Culture and Tourism employees
- Ministry of Industry and Technology employees
- Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs employees
- Ministry of Youth and Sports employees
- Ministry of National Education employees
- Ministry of Health employees
- Ministry of Labor and Social Security employees
- Ministry of Arts and Culture employees
- Presidency of Religious Affairs employees
- Overseas Assignment Department employees
- Turkish Cooperation and Development Agency (TIKA) employees
- Turkish International Development Agency (YÜKSEK) employees
- Turkish Aeronautical Association (THK) employees
- Turkish Red Crescent employees
- Green Crescent employees
- Spouses and children under 25 years of age of the above-mentioned special officers
- TRT employees
- Anadolu Agency employees
- TRT Radio and Television Corporation employee
- TRT General Directorate employee
- Anadolu Agency General Directorate employee
- Higher Education Council employees
Required Documents for Gray Passport Application:
- National ID card (original and photocopy)
- 2 biometric photos
- Document showing the right to obtain a gray passport (duty certificate, retirement certificate, notarized copy of family register for family members, etc.)
- Your old passport, if you have one
- Bank receipt for book value
Areas of Use and Validity Period
A gray passport can be issued for 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 years. You must renew your passport before it expires. Otherwise, you may experience problems entering and exiting the country.Areas of Use:
- Official Duties : Gray passport holders can use this passport when traveling abroad for official duties.
- Commercial Activities : In some cases, gray passport holders can also be used for commercial activities.
- Education and Research : Grey passport holders can also travel abroad to study or conduct research.
- Emergencies : Grey passport holders can get help more quickly and easily from Turkish Embassies and Consulates when they encounter an emergency abroad.
Black Passport Fees and Features
Special passports, also known as black passports, are issued to certain government officials and their families, retired government officials and their families, relatives of martyrs and veterans, certain professional groups, athletes, and artists. Special passports extend visa-free travel and offer additional privileges in some countries.Current Fees for 2025
Special passports, known as black passports, will be issued without any fees in 2025. Therefore, there is no fee to pay for a black passport.For the black passport application, you only need to pay the book fee.
- The special passport book fee for 2025 is 1,125.00 TL.
Who Can Buy?
- Public officials and their family members : President, ministers, members of parliament, judges, prosecutors, governors, district governors, ambassadors, generals, admirals and other high-ranking civil servants, their spouses and children under 18 years of age.
- Retired public officials and their family members : Retired President, ministers, members of parliament, judges, prosecutors, governors, district governors, ambassadors, generals, admirals and other high-ranking civil servants, their spouses and children under 18 years of age.
- Relatives of martyrs and veterans : Martyrs and veterans, their spouses and children under 18 years of age.
- Some professional groups : Journalists, doctors, engineers, architects, lawyers, pilots, sailors and people working in some other professional groups.
- Athletes : National athletes and coaches.
- Artists : Artists recognized by the state.
Application Process
- Make an Appointment : To apply for a black passport, you must make an appointment through the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs (NÜVUS)'s appointment system. To make an appointment, please visit https://randevu.nvi.gov.tr/
- Prepare the Required Documents : On the day of your appointment, go to the NÜVUS branch where you made your appointment with your required documents. The required documents are:
- National ID card (original and photocopy)
- 2 biometric photos
- Special passport request petition
- Certified copies of required documents (appointment letter, retirement certificate, etc.)
- Bank receipt for the fee (1,125.00 TL)
- Submit Your Application : After visiting the NÜVUS branch, you will be directed to the officer with your appointment number. Your fingerprints and photograph will be taken. You can pay the fee by debit card, credit card, or cash.
- Pick Up Your Passport : Your passport will be printed within 7-15 business days. You can pick up your passport at the NÜVUS branch where you made an appointment.
Usage Advantages and Validity Period
A black passport, also known as a special passport, is valid for 10 years. This period begins on the passport's initial issuance date and expires 10 years later.The black passport has some significant advantages over other passport types. These advantages include:
- Visa-Free Travel : Black passport holders can travel to many countries visa-free. The number of countries visa-free may vary depending on the passport type and the individual's nationality. Black passport holders generally have visa-free access to more countries than other passport holders.
- Ease of Visa Obtainment : Black passport holders can obtain visas more easily and quickly in countries where they are required to obtain a visa. Black passport holders can also benefit from privileges such as visa exemptions or visa facilitation in some countries.
- VIP Pass at Airports : Black passport holders can take advantage of VIP passes at airports in some countries, allowing them to pass through passport control and security screening more quickly.
- Renewing Your Passport Before It Expires : Black passport holders have the option to renew their passport before it expires. This way, they can ensure their passport remains valid in countries that offer visa-free travel.
- Other Benefits : Black passport holders also enjoy some of the privileges offered to diplomatic passport holders in some countries. These privileges may include access to diplomatic missions, tax exemptions, and private vehicle driving permits.
How to Get a Student Passport in 2025?
A student passport is issued to students under 25 years of age who are enrolled in a recognized higher education institution in Türkiye or abroad. This passport is exempt from fees, requiring only the book fee to be paid, a significant advantage. The only difference from a traditional burgundy passport is that it does not require any fees.Fees (2025)
The only fee that will need to be paid for student passports in 2025 is the book fee:| Passport Validity | Fee Fee | Book Value | Total Fee |
| 6 Month, 1 Year, 2 Year, 3 Year, and above student passports | Fee Exemption | 1,135 TL | 1,135 TL |
Application process
To apply for a student passport in 2025, you can follow these steps:- Prepare Required Documents:
- National ID card (original and photocopy)
- 2 biometric photos
- Student certificate (can be obtained via e-Government)
- Consent form for persons under 18 years of age (notarized)
- Visa request form (for some countries)
- Make an Appointment:
- Register on the appointment system of the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs (https://randevu.nvi.gov.tr/) and make an appointment.
- When making an appointment, you must select the "Student Passport" option.
- Go to the appointment day and apply:
- On the day of your appointment, go to the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs branch where you made the appointment with your required documents.
- You must provide fingerprints and have your photo taken.
- You can pay the fee by debit card, credit card or cash.
- Receive Your Passport:
- Your passport will be printed within 7-15 business days. You can pick up your passport at the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs branch where you made an appointment.
Who Can Benefit?
A student passport is a type of passport issued to students under 25 years of age who are enrolled in a recognized higher education institution in Türkiye or abroad. This passport allows students to travel visa-free.To obtain a student passport in 2025, you must meet the following requirements:
- Being a Turkish citizen
- Not being over 25 years old
- Being enrolled in a recognized higher education institution in Türkiye or abroad
- The following students are eligible to obtain a student passport:
- Students enrolled in undergraduate or associate degree programs
- Students enrolled in undergraduate or doctoral programs abroad
- Vocational school students
- Open education students
- Distance education students
- Students studying abroad through Erasmus or exchange programs
Things to Consider When Choosing a Passport
Dreaming of exploring the world? Choosing your passport is your first step toward traveling to distant lands, experiencing different cultures, and creating unforgettable memories. But what should you consider when making this important choice?Choosing the Most Appropriate Passport According to Your Travel Needs
Choosing a passport is a crucial decision for your travel plans and needs. Choosing the right passport can simplify visa procedures, reduce travel costs, and increase the enjoyment of your trips.Comparison of Fees and Other Expenses
When choosing a passport, it's important to consider not only your travel needs but also the costs.- Book fee : Covers the printing costs of the passport.
- Fee : It is the fee paid for passport application.
- Other costs : Includes costs such as passport photo and shipping costs.
- Visa costs : You must pay visa application fees and other costs for the countries for which you require a visa.
- Travel health insurance : It's recommended that you have travel health insurance. Insurance costs may vary depending on your travel duration and destination country.
- Flight ticket : Flight ticket prices may vary depending on your travel dates and the country you are going to.
- Accommodation : Accommodation costs may vary depending on your destination and type of accommodation.
- Food : Food costs may vary depending on your destination and your eating and drinking habits.
Tips to Consider During the Passport Application Process
Applying for a passport is an essential step for international travel. There are a few key points to consider to ensure the process is completed smoothly and quickly:- Prepare the necessary documents with extra care
- Make an appointment and apply on time
- Fill out the application form accurately and completely.
- If your passport is lost or stolen, you must first prepare a lost or stolen declaration.
- You must renew your passport before it expires.
- Make sure the information in your passport is up to date.
- Keep your passport in a safe place and keep a photocopy in case it gets lost.