# Turkish legislative proposals for green passport expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-legislative-proposals-for-green-passport-expansion > Updated: 2026-10-22T08:35:00.000Z. Sources: 34. Developments: 4. Legislative proposals have been submitted to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey to expand eligibility for special stamped passports, known as green passports. These measures aim to alleviate visa-related logistical and economic challenges faced by various professional groups. Initial proposals introduced by YENİ Party MPs sought to grant visa-free travel privileges to airline pilots with at least five years of active service, as well as engineers and architects with 10 years of seniority who are members of the Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects (TMMOB). These applicants must not be under investigation under the Anti-Terror Law. Subsequent proposals expanded the scope of eligible professionals. This includes village and neighborhood mukhtars, sworn financial advisors registered with TÜRMOB, and freelance accountants with at least 15 years of seniority. The expanded list also includes freelance doctors, pharmacists, engineers, and architects with 15 years of professional experience and membership in their respective unions. Most recently, Yeni Party Gaziantep Deputy Melih Meriç introduced a proposal to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) specifically targeting six professional groups. This latest iteration aims to assist professionals in participating in international training, seminars, and congresses. The bill, which is currently undergoing the parliamentary commission process, emphasizes that current visa rejections hinder professional knowledge sharing in critical sectors such as medicine, construction, pharmacology, and finance. The proposal is currently being reviewed by the Interior Affairs Commission. During this process, Tahir Gülebak, a representative for Anadolu Journalists, has called for journalists to be included in the amendments. Gülebak argued that journalists frequently face visa delays and difficulties during international assignments, which hinders their ability to report information quickly and accurately. In response to these calls, Yeni Party MP Mahmut Tanal submitted a bill specifically targeting the media sector. ## Claims - Mahmut Tanal submitted a law proposal to the TBMM to grant green passports to journalists with at least 15 years of experience. (single source) - The passport proposal seeks to remove the requirement of holding a press card for eligibility. (single source) - The passport proposal allows for the combination of intermittent working periods to calculate seniority. (single source) - Jale Nur Süllü submitted a written question to the Ministry of Interior regarding POMEM recruitment changes. (single source) - The POMEM proposal requests increasing the quota for associate degree graduates to 40 percent. (single source) - The POMEM proposal requests a revision of the 10-fold rule for calling candidates to exams. (single source) - The POMEM proposal suggests raising the age limit for applicants. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-22: Turkish legislative proposals address journalist passports and police recruitment Turkish MPs have introduced proposals to grant green passports to veteran journalists without press card requirements and to reform police recruitment criteria, including age limits and quotas. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-legislative-proposals-address-journalist-passports-and-police-recruitment ### 2026-10-14: Turkish Parliament considers expanding green passport eligibility Turkish lawmakers are debating proposals to grant green passports to various professionals, including doctors and engineers, amid calls from media representatives to include journalists in the expansion. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-parliament-reviews-green-passport-expansion-proposals ### 2026-10-05: Turkey advances regulations for foreign digital accommodation platforms Turkey's parliamentary commission has approved a bill to regulate foreign digital accommodation platforms, introducing mandatory permits and a 17% commission cap on domestic sales. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-proposal-seeks-to-expand-green-passport-eligibility ### 2026-10-02: Turkey proposes green passport expansion for pilots, engineers, and architects Turkish lawmakers have proposed expanding green passport eligibility to include pilots with five years of experience and engineers or architects with ten years of seniority to facilitate easier international's. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-proposes-green-passport-expansion-for-pilots-engineers-and-architects --- Cite as: Turkish legislative proposals for green passport expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-legislative-proposals-for-green-passport-expansion