Countries Requiring Visas for Turkish Green Passports in 2026

The Special Passport (Green Passport), given to civil servants, teachers who have completed certain years of service, academics, and exporters, is a great privilege that offers visa-free travel opportunities to many countries around the world, including the Schengen area.

However, there is a very wrong perception in society such as "I have a green passport, I can go anywhere in the world without a visa". Some of the most visited countries in the world with the strictest visa requirements make absolutely no distinction between a Green Passport and an Ordinary (Bordeaux) passport and demand a visa.

Important Countries Requiring Visas for Green Passports (2026)

Here are the most popular countries that strictly demand Special (Green) passport holders to obtain a visa in advance as of 2026:

1. United States of America (USA)

America makes no distinction between a green passport and a bordeaux passport. Even if you have a green passport, you must apply for a B1/B2 visa for your touristic travels, fill out the DS-160 form, and attend an interview.

2. United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

A UK visa (UK Standard Visitor Visa) is mandatory for Green passport holders. Although the UK is located on the European continent, it is not a member of Schengen and does not grant visa exemption to green passports. The application process is exactly the same as for Bordeaux passport holders; submitting bank statements and income declarations is mandatory.

3. Canada

Canada also applies visas to Green passport holders. You need to apply for a visa online (Visitor Visa) and provide your biometric data before your touristic travels.

4. Australia and New Zealand

Both countries request visas from Green passport holders. Applications are generally made online and require detailed document submission.

5. Ireland (Excluding Northern Ireland)

Although the Republic of Ireland (whose capital is Dublin) is a member of the European Union, it is not included in the Schengen area. Therefore, it requires a visa from Green passport holders.

6. Mexico

Mexico requests visas from Turkish citizens with Green passports. While Bordeaux passport holders can get an online e-visa (with some conditions), since the situation of Green passport holders is updated from time to time, transactions should be made by confirming with the consulate.

What is the Advantage of a Green Passport in Visa Applications?

Even if the above countries request a visa from you, having a Green passport seriously increases your visa approval rate. Consulates generally give much easier and longer-term visas (e.g., a 10-year visa from the USA) to Green passport holders because they know that you are a civil servant (or retired), have a regular income, and have strong ties to Turkey.