Passport Types - 2024 Fees and Application Processes

With summer approaching, many people have started planning the holiday of their dreams. One of the most important elements that should be added to the list of flight tickets, accommodation options and places to visit is the passport. Although a passport seems only necessary for international travel, it is also of great importance to ensure that your holiday plan is not disrupted and completed in a pleasant way.

In this blog post, we have compiled for you all the information about the passports you will need for your visits abroad. Let's examine together the 2024 passport fees, how and where to get it, and what the passport types are.

What are the Passport Types?

Passport is an official document that allows a Turkish citizen to travel abroad and enter and exit that country. Various types of passports are available for different purposes and needs. In this article, we will examine the types of passports used in Turkey and the features of each.

• Ordinary (Maroon) Passport
• Special (Green) Passport
• Service (Grey) Passport
• Diplomatic (Black) Passport

Passport Statistics

• As of 2023, there are approximately 65 million maroon passport holders in Turkey.
• More than 3 million Turkish citizens traveled abroad in 2022.
• The most traveled countries are Germany, Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria and the Netherlands.
• Most passport applications are made from Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir provinces.

Maroon Passport Fees and Features

Maroon passport, also known as ordinary passport, is the most commonly used passport type for foreign travels of citizens of the Republic of Turkey. In this article, we will give detailed information about the maroon passport.

Current Fees for 2024

Duration	Tuition Fee (TL)	Book Value (TL)	Total Price (TL)
6 months	1,639.30	790	2,429.30
1 year	2,396.60	790	3,186.30
2 years	3,912.60	790	4,702.30
3 years	5,558.30	790	6,348.30
4-10 Years	7,833.00	790	8,623.00

Documents Required for Application

• Identity card (original and photocopy): It is important that your identity card is the most up-to-date.
• 2 biometric photographs: Photos must be taken within the last 6 months and comply with passport criteria.
• Bank receipt proving 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

1. Make an Appointment: To apply for a passport, you must register to the appointment system of the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs and make an appointment. To make an appointment, you can use the website of the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs ( https://randevu.nvi.gov.tr/ ) or ALO 199 Call Center.
2. Prepare the Required Documents: Prepare the required documents listed above in full.
3. Apply on the Appointment Day: On the appointment day, go to the branch of the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs where you made an appointment, with your required documents.
4. Fingerprint and Photography: You must provide fingerprints and have your photo taken during the application.
5.Pay the Fee and Book Fee: You can pay the passport fee and book fee by debit card, credit card or cash.
6. Receive Your Passport: Your passport will be printed within 7-15 business days. You can pick up your passport from the branch of the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs where you made an appointment.

Areas of Use and Validity Period

Maroon passport can be issued for a period of 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years or 10 years. You must renew your passport before it expires. Otherwise, you may have problems entering and exiting abroad.

Usage areas:

• With a maroon passport, you can travel to 116 countries without a visa.
• You can travel to 195 more countries by obtaining a visa with a maroon passport.
• You can enter and exit abroad with a maroon 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 2024

Green passport can be used by civil servants, retired civil servants, members of parliament, judges and prosecutors, some special professional groups and family members. Our citizens who want to obtain a green passport only need to pay the book fee. There is no tuition fee.
Book Value: 790.00 TL

Who Can Get It and How to Apply?

Public officers:

• 1st and 2nd Degree Civil Servants
• Third Degree Civil Servants and Contracted Civil Servants
• District Governors and Deputy Governors
• Mayors and Deputy Mayors
• Police Chief and his assistants
• Gendarmerie Regiment Commanders and Deputies
• Coast Guard Commanders and Assistants
• Regional Forest Managers and Deputy Directors
• National Parks Directors and Deputy Directors
• Customs Regional Directors and Deputy Directors
• Tax Office Heads and Assistants
• Chairman and Members of the Board of Directors of Chambers of Commerce and Stock Exchanges
• Bar Association Presidents and Board Members
• Chairman and Members of the Board of Directors of the Turkish Chamber of Medicine and the Chamber of Dentists
• Chairman and Members of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Pharmacists
• Chairman and Members of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Architects and Engineers
• Chairman and Members of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Accountants and Financial Advisors
• Chairman 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

Retired Public Servants:

• Those retired from all public duties listed above

Family members:

• Spouse and accompanying children under the age of 25 of the public official who has the right to obtain a green passport

Required Documents for Green Passport Application:

• Identity card (original and photocopy)
• 2 biometric photographs
• Document showing the right to obtain a green passport (civil service certificate, retirement certificate, parliamentary certificate, judgeship or prosecutor's certificate, special profession certificate, etc.)
• Your old passport, if you have one
• Bank receipt for the book amount

Green Passport Application:

1. Make an Appointment: To apply for a green passport, you must register to the appointment system of the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs and make an appointment. To make an appointment, you can use the website of the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs ( https://www.nvi.gov.tr/ ) or ALO 199 Call Center.
2. Prepare the Required Documents: Prepare the required documents listed above in full.
3. Apply on the Appointment Day: On the appointment day, go to the branch of the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs where you made an appointment, with your required documents.
4. Fingerprint and Photography: You must provide fingerprints and have your photo taken during the application.
5.Pay the Book Fee: You can pay the book fee for the green passport by debit card, credit card or cash.
6. Receive Your Passport: Your passport will be printed within 7-15 business days. You can collect your passport from the branch of the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs where you made an appointment.

Usage Advantages and Validity Period

Green passport can be issued for 5 or 10 years. You must renew your passport before it expires. Otherwise, you may have problems when leaving and entering abroad.

Usage Advantages:

• Visa-Free Travel: Green passport holders have the opportunity to travel to 82 countries without a visa. For the current list of countries where you can travel without a visa, you can visit the website of the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs: https://www.flypgs.com/yesil-pasaporta-vize-istmayan-ulkeler
• Fast Entry-Exit: Green passport holders can benefit from fast passage opportunities at airports in some countries.
• Diplomatic Treatment: Green passport holders may receive diplomatic treatment in some countries.
• Assistance in Emergency Situations: Green passport holders can get help more quickly and easily from Turkish Embassies and Consulates in case of emergency abroad.

Gray Passport Fees and Features

Gray passport, also known as service passport, is a type of passport given to people who are sent to work abroad on behalf of the state but do not have a black or green passport.

Current Fees for 2024

Gray passport is a type of passport that can be used by private officials, family members and employees of some public institutions. There is no fee for a gray passport.
Book Value: 790.00 TL

Application Conditions and Required Documents

Gray passport is a type of passport that can be used by private officials, family members and employees of some public institutions. In this article, we will examine in detail the conditions for obtaining a gray passport, the required documents and the application process.

Who Can Get a Gray Passport?

Special Officers:

• Presidential employees
• GNAT staff
• Constitutional Court employees
• Supreme Court and Council of State employees
• Court of Accounts employees
• 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
• Employees of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure
• Employees of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change
• Ministry of Commerce employees
• Employees of the Ministry of Family and Social Policies
• 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
• Employees of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security
• Ministry of Arts and Culture employees
• Presidency of Religious Affairs employees
• Employees of the Overseas Assignment Department
• 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

Family members:

• Spouses and children under the age of 25 of the private officials listed above

Employees in Some Public Institutions:

• TRT employees
• Anadolu Agency employees
• TRT Radio and Television Corporation employee
• TRT General Directorate employee
• Anadolu Agency General Directorate employee
• Council of Higher Education employees

Required Documents for Gray Passport Application:

• Identity card (original and photocopy)
• 2 biometric photographs
• Document showing the right to obtain a gray passport (duty certificate, retirement certificate, notarized family registry copy for family members, etc.)
• Your old passport, if you have one
• Bank receipt for the book amount

Areas of Use and Validity Period

Gray passport can be issued for 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 years. You must renew your passport before it expires. Otherwise, you may have problems when leaving and entering abroad.

Usage areas:

• 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: Gray passport holders can also travel abroad for education or research.
• Emergencies: Gray 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 a type of passport issued to certain government officials and their family members, retired government officials and their family members, relatives of martyrs and veterans, some professional groups, athletes and artists. Special passports expand the possibility of visa-free travel and offer additional privileges in some countries.

Current Fees for 2024

Special passports, known as black passports, will be issued fee-free in 2024. Therefore, no fees are paid for the black passport.
To apply for a black passport, you only need to pay the book fee. The private passport book fee for 2024 is 790 TL.

Who Can Get It?

• Public officials and their family members: The President, ministers, deputies, judges, prosecutors, governors, district governors, ambassadors, generals, admirals and other high-ranking civil servants and their spouses and children under the age of 18.
• Retired public officials and their family members: Retired President, ministers, deputies, judges, prosecutors, governors, district governors, ambassadors, generals, admirals and other high-ranking civil servants and their spouses and children under the age of 18.
• Relatives of martyrs and veterans: Martyrs and veterans, their spouses and children under the age of 18.
• 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

1. Make an Appointment: To apply for a black passport, you must make an appointment through the appointment system of the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs (NUVUS). To make an appointment, you can visit https://randevu.nvi.gov.tr/ .
2. Prepare the Required Documents: On the day of your appointment, go to the NÜVUS branch where you made the appointment with your required documents. Required documents are:

• Identity card (original and photocopy)
• 2 biometric photographs
• Special passport request petition
• Certified copies of required documents (appointment letter, retirement certificate, etc.)
• Bank receipt for the fee (790 TL)

3. Submit your application: After going to the NÜVUS branch, you will be directed to the officer with your appointment number. Your fingerprints and photo will be taken. You can pay the fee by debit card, credit card or cash.
4. Receive Your Passport: Your passport will be printed within 7-15 business days. You can collect your passport from the NÜVUS branch where you made an appointment.

Usage Advantages and Validity Period

Black passport, also known as special passport, has a validity period of 10 years. This period starts from the date of first issue of the passport and ends 10 years later.
The black passport has some significant advantages over other types of passports. These advantages are:
Visa-Free Travel: Black passport holders can travel to many countries without a visa. The number of countries that can be traveled without a visa may vary depending on the type of passport and the nationality of the person. Black passport holders can generally travel to more countries visa-free than other passport holders.
Ease of Obtaining a Visa: Black passport holders can obtain a visa more easily and quickly in countries where they need a visa. Black passport holders can also benefit from privileges such as visa exemption or visa convenience in some countries.
VIP Pass at Airports : Black passport holders can benefit from VIP pass at airports in some countries. This way, they can go through passport control and security screening faster.
Passport Renewal Before It Expires: Black passport holders have the opportunity to renew their passport before it expires. In this way, they can ensure that their passports remain valid in countries that offer visa-free travel.
Other Advantages : Black passport holders can also benefit from some privileges offered to diplomatic passport holders in some countries. These privileges may include access to diplomatic missions, tax exemption and private vehicle driving permits.

How to Get a Student Passport in 2024?

Student passport is a type of passport issued to students who are under the age of 25 and are enrolled in a recognized higher education institution in Turkey. This passport offers visa-free travel to students.

Fee

In 2024, student passport fees are divided into two different categories:
1. Fee-Free Student Passport:
Students who are under the age of 25 and are enrolled in an undergraduate or associate degree program in Turkey can obtain a fee-free student passport.
There is no fee for a fee-free student passport.
Only the book price is paid. The book value for 2024 is 790 TL.
2. Student Passport with Fees :
Students who are under the age of 25 and are enrolled in an undergraduate or doctoral program abroad can obtain a student passport with a fee.
For a student passport with a fee, the fee and book fee are paid.
For 2024:

• Tuition fee: 350 TL
• Book cost: 790 TL
• Total fee: 1.140 TL

Application process

You can follow these steps to apply for a student passport in 2024:
1. Prepare Required Documents:

• Identity card (original and photocopy)
• 2 biometric photographs
• Student certificate (can be obtained via e-Government)
• Bank receipt for the tuition fee (350 TL for 2024)
• Consent for persons under 18 years of age (notarized)
• Visa request form (for some countries)

2. Make an Appointment:
Sign up for 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.
3. Apply on the appointment day :
On the day of your appointment, go to the branch of the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs where you made your 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.
4. Receive Your Passport:
Your passport will be printed within 7-15 business days. You can pick up your passport from the branch of the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs where you made an appointment.

Who Can Benefit?

Student passport is a type of passport issued to students who are under the age of 25 and are enrolled in a recognized higher education institution in Turkey or abroad. This passport offers visa-free travel to students.
To get a student passport in 2024, you must meet the following conditions:

• being a Turkish citizen
• not being under 25 years of age
• Being enrolled in a recognized higher education institution in Turkey or abroad

The following students can 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 with Erasmus or exchange programs

Passport Renewal Processes

If your passport has expired or is lost, you need to renew it. Passport renewal process is carried out by the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs (NUVUS).
Here are some situations when you need to renew your passport:

• If your passport has expired
• If your passport is lost or stolen
• If your passport is damaged
• If there has been a change in the information in your passport (name, surname, date of birth, etc.)

Things to Consider When Choosing a Passport

Dreaming of exploring the world? Your first step to travel to distant lands, experience different cultures and accumulate unforgettable memories is to choose your passport. But what should you pay attention to when making this important choice?

Choosing the Most Suitable Passport According to Travel Needs

Choosing a passport is a very important decision for your travel plans and needs. Choosing the right passport type can simplify visa procedures, reduce your travel costs and increase the enjoyment of your travels.

Comparison of Fees and Other Expenses

When choosing a passport, it is important to consider not only your travel needs but also the costs.
Book fee : Covers the printing costs of the passport.
Fee : This is the fee paid for the passport application.
Other expenses: Includes expenses such as passport photo and shipping fee.
Visa costs: You must pay the visa application fee and other costs for the countries where you need a visa.
Travel health insurance: It is recommended that you have travel health insurance. The insurance fee may vary depending on your travel duration and the country you will visit.
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 accommodation type.
Food: Food costs may vary depending on your destination and your eating and drinking habits.

Tips to Consider During the Passport Application Process

Passport application is an important step required for international travel. There are some important points you should pay attention to in order to complete this process smoothly and quickly:

• Prepare Required Documents with Extra Care
• Make an Appointment and Apply on Time
• Fill out the Application Form Correctly and Completely
• If your passport is lost or stolen, you must first file 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 is lost.