Turkish Passport
Turkish Passport is a travel document regulated in Passport Act numbered 5682 to enable Turkish citizens to travel internationally from the date of 15th July 1950. The relevant authorized government institution regarding issuance of passports in Turkey is General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs.
From the date of 1st June 2010, the biometric passport period has commenced. Biometric passports can be issued with a maximum validity period of 10 years and renewable for life. However, passports of those under the age of 18 are issued for a maximum of 5 years. These types of passports are compatible with the new ICAO standards and through these passports, facial biometrics with certain dimensions and features can be detected.
Passports are documents issued only for citizens. Therefore it is initially required to acquire Turkish Citizenship to obtain Turkish Passport. As Ketenci&Ketenci ILP, we can thoroughly advise on related questions and requirements with respect to Turkish Citizenship by investment. Please check the link for detailed information on Turkish Citizenship: https://www.ketencilaw.com/turkey-citizenship.html
Types of Turkish Passports:
Ordinary Passport: Ordinary passports are issued for Turkish citizens who do not qualify for any of the following passport types.
Special Passport: Special passports are issued for former members of the National Assembly, first, second or third-grade public servants, retired first, second or third-grade public servants, mayors, the spouse of special passport holders, unwed and unemployed children of special passport holders living with their parents until the age of 25.
Service Passport: Service passports are issued for the people who do not qualify for the Special or diplomatic passports, however, are assigned to travel abroad for official and/or government-related purposes for example national athletes, Turkish citizens working for international organizations of which Turkey is a member, Employees of the Red Crescent and Turkish Aeronautical Association, Spouse of the service passport holders, unwed and unemployed children of the service passport holders living with their parents until the age of 25.
Diplomatic Passport: Diplomatic passports are issued for Members of the National Assembly, and the non-PM ministers, head judges of the judicial organs, and their deputies, Diplomats, Negotiators that are to manage the international issues, spouse of the diplomatic passport holders.
Power Of Turkish Passport And Opportunities Of Visa-free Travel
Through acquiring a powerful passport, persons can be released from visa obligations for their international travels. Due to political situations, citizens of many countries consider it is tough to travel abroad and they are confronted with visa problems once they would like to travel to another country. Holding a strong passport will give the holders an opportunity to visit countries that they choose freely. By means of obtaining second citizenship & passport with superior visa-free travel, persons will not have to deal with visa process and they will enjoy their business trips & travels.
Holders of Turkish Passport benefit from visa-free travel opportunities to 110 countries such as Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Qatar, and South Korea and Turkish Passport is ranked as the 53rd in the Global Passport Ranking of Henley Passport Index which relies on IATA data. Additionally, Turkish Passport can be issued swiftly once a person obtains Turkish Citizenship.
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