The gray Turkish passport and its features

Among the various international passports, the gray Turkish passport is considered one of the most powerful and reliable, and this passport has been very popular with travelers around the world, as it has a number of features that make it required by many people, in this blog we will review together the advantages of this type from Turkish passports, as well as the reason for its fame and power in the world of travel and wandering and if you are planning to travel or would like to know something new in the world of passports, there is no doubt that this post will be interesting for you.

What is the gray Turkish passport?

The gray passport is granted under Passports Law No. 5682, to persons assigned by the Turkish government on special missions outside its borders, with the aim of facilitating their movement, especially since its holder enjoys privileges, including exemption from obtaining travel visas that are usually imposed on holders of regular passports.

It must be noted that this passport is related to the tasks assigned to a specific person by the state, and this passport cannot be used for tourism or private business purposes, and once the task carried out by the gray passport holder is completed, this passport is considered to expire.

Who is granted the gray Turkish passport?

The Turkish authorities grant "gray" passports to people who do not meet the conditions for obtaining the special green Turkish passport, with the aim of facilitating their travel abroad, where the gray Turkish passport is granted to state employees who are on official missions abroad, and to Turkish employees employed outside the country by government institutions and in addition to Turkish athletes participating in sports tournaments outside Turkey, representatives of the Turkish Republic in international organizations, and holders of gray passports, their wives, husbands, and children under the age of 25 are entitled to obtain a gray passport as well, as this helps facilitate travel for people who work on official duties abroad and need to travel frequently.

What are the advantages of the gray Turkish passport?

There is no doubt that the gray Turkish passport has many advantages that make it desirable to many and holders of this passport enjoy obtaining legal residence in countries where holders of red passports must obtain an entry visa to enter.

Not only that, but it is possible to enter a number of countries without the need for a visa, and the validity of the passport extends for a long period of time, and it can be obtained in the event that the applicant works outside the country for the benefit of the state through a mission or private work related to it.

How can I get the gray Turkish passport?

To obtain it, the person must have Turkish citizenship, and the application for obtaining it must be submitted at one of the offices specialized in immigration and passport affairs and the passport applicant must submit some required papers, such as the current passport, a personal photo, and some other documents and after completing all the necessary procedures, the gray Turkish passport is issued and sent to the designated government office to receive it when needed.

What is the required visa for gray Turkish passport holders?

One of the most important advantages of the gray Turkish passport is that there is no need to obtain an entry visa to more than 100 countries around the world, but it should be noted that some countries require entry visas for holders of the gray Turkish passport, which differ in different countries.

For example, if the country you want to travel to is in Europe, you must determine if it requires a visa or not, and this is done by checking the website of the embassy of the country you want to travel to in the Turkish countries and in general, it is necessary to confirm the duration of travel and the date of return from the destination country before traveling, and to ensure that all documents necessary for travel are available.

Can the gray Turkish passport be renewed?

Yes, this type of passport for diplomats and national athletes can be renewed, and the old passport holder must give it to renew it and renewal of the passport requires bringing three recent personal photos, taken no more than 6 months ago, and the validity period of the gray Turkish passport is 10 years, and its holder enjoys the privilege of entering several countries without the need for a visa.

What countries can be entered with the gray Turkish passport without a visa?

These countries are the countries that Turkish passport holders can enter without a visa:

Iraq, Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, Libya, 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, Venezuela.

What countries can be entered with the gray Turkish passport with an airport entry visa?

Gray Turkish passport holders benefit from an airport entry visa to enter many countries, including:

Armenia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Sudan, Mauritania, Comoros, Djibouti, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Guinea, Madagascar, Maldives, Mozambique, Nepal, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Timor-Leste, Ivory Coast.

Ranking the Turkish passport globally

According to the "Henley Passport Index" report for the year 2021, the Turkish passport ranks 53rd in the world with a rate of free entry to 110 countries around the world, and it requires a visa to enter 86 other countries, and this is an improvement compared to its ranking in 2020 when it was ranked 54th and European countries, Schengen countries and North America are among the countries that can be entered without a visa using the Turkish passport.

Common questions

What are the types of Turkish passports?

1. Red (normal) passport.
2. Green (private) passport.
3. Black (diplomatic) passport.
4. The gray Turkish passport (services).

How many countries did the Turkish passport holder enter?

A Turkish passport holder can enter 124 countries in total, including countries that do not require a visa, that require a visa on arrival, and that require a pre-e-Visa, according to Passport Index.

What is the order of the Turkish passport in 2023?

The Turkish passport ranks 37th in the 2023 passport ranking

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