Red passport is available to all Turkish citizens and citizenship holders. Green passport is for export companies with annual exports over $500,000. Grey passport is for state representatives and their families. Black passport is for government officials and diplomats
Diplomatic and official passport holders need visa for 90 days in Schengen Area. US citizens need visa for stays in Cyprus, France, Greece, Romania, Spain
Turkish passport issued since 1950 for citizens and Northern Cyprus residents. Biometric passports issued since 2010 valid for up to 10 years. Ranked 46th globally with visa-free access to 116 countries
Schengen visa allows stays up to 90 days within 180-day period. Visa is valid in 27 European countries and Switzerland. Airport transit visa (ATV) required for certain third-country nationals
Four main colors: blue, red/burgundy, green, and black. Blue represents "new world" and economic union status. Red indicates economic union status, used by EU countries. Green signifies Islamic faith, used by many Islamic countries. Black is rarest, provides contrast and hides dirt
Website provides visa requirements based on nationality and residence. Visa application requires specific information and forms. Documentation submission doesn't guarantee visa issuance. Border Authorities check documents even with existing visa