Disabled passport procedures for 2022 follow the same process as for applicants without a diagnosed disability. There is no special exemption in passport fees or processing for people with disabilities. Other than declaring the disability and including the required medical board report among the documents, the procedure is the same as for other applicants.
How Much Are Passport Fees and Booklet Charges for People with Disabilities?
There is no separate category called a “disabled passport.” Fee amounts are the same for all applicants. Passport fees and booklet charges for 2022 are set as follows:
2022 passport fees;
| Validity | Fee | Booklet Fee | Total |
| 6 months | 309.00 TL | 225.00 TL | 534.00 TL |
| 1 year | 450.80 TL | 225.00 TL | 675.80 TL |
| 2 years | 738.00 TL | 225.00 TL | 963.00 TL |
| 3 years | 1,048.70 TL | 225.00 TL | 1,273.70 TL |
| More than 3 years | 1,478.00 TL | 225.00 TL | 1,703.00 TL |
No fee is charged for certain private-reason passports that eligible disabled applicants may receive.
What Documents Are Required to Obtain a Passport for a Person with a Disability?
Documents required to apply for a passport are:
- National identity card or temporary identity document
- One biometric photo
- Receipt showing payment of the passport booklet fee
- Approval documents depending on the type of passport requested
- Consent document where applicable for applicants with disabilities
- Medical board report for applicants with disabilities
- Student certificate if the applicant is a student
These documents apply to all age groups. Even infants require a biometric photo when applying for a passport.
For details on obtaining the required “disability report” for passport procedures, consult the relevant guidance on obtaining a medical board report.
How Long Does It Take to Receive a Passport for People with Disabilities?
Processing times vary by application center. Typical timelines are:
- In provincial centers: passports are usually issued within 3 business days.
- In district centers: issuance may take up to 4 business days.
- In villages: issuance can take up to 7 business days.
There is no special priority for applicants with disabilities. After issuance, passports can be delivered to the applicant’s address via PTT.
How Is the Passport Fee Paid?
Passport tax payments can be made through the online tax office. Payments can also be accepted at PTT branches for those who prefer in-person payment. To pay online, select the passport payment option on the online tax office website.
Payments can be made by credit card. Applicants with disabilities, like other applicants, may also pay the fee at branches of participating banks.
How to Make the Passport Fee Payment Online?
To pay the passport fee online, access the internet tax office portal. From the menu, select the payment option for passport/certificate fees. A form will appear where you must enter name, surname and the chosen tax office.
You may select the tax office closest to your workplace or home. After entering card details, complete the payment. When paying for a regular passport you must also select the passport validity period. There is no separate option for applicants with disabilities on the payment form.
Which Banks Accept Passport Fee Payments?
Banks that accept passport fee payments include:
- Akbank
- Abank
- TEB
- Yapı Kredi Bank
- Türkiye Finans
- HSBC
- Odeabank
- Burgan Bank
- Vakıfbank
- DenizBank
- Ziraat Katılım Bankası
Can People with Disabilities Obtain an E-Passport?
Yes, people with disabilities can obtain an e-passport, but it is not mandatory. Since 2018, applicants with disabilities have been allowed to complete e-passport procedures themselves.
No additional documents are required specifically for an e-passport. Existing passports remain valid until their expiration date.
Should a Current Passport Be Replaced with an E-Passport?
Using an e-passport is optional. An e-passport contains an electronic chip and offers enhanced convenience and functionality during travel.
To switch an existing passport to an e-passport, applicants need only pay the booklet fee; no additional charges apply beyond the booklet cost.
Which Types of Passports Can People with Disabilities Obtain?
People with disabilities may apply for the same passport types available to other citizens:
- Ordinary (maroon) passport: Issued to most citizens. Exclusions apply for certain public servants.
- Green passport: Issued primarily to bureaucrats and those eligible by regulation.
- Grey passport: Issued for official travel with approval from relevant administrations or municipalities.
- Black passport: Issued to active members of the national assembly and certain officials.
- Red (emergency) passport: A one-time passport issued to return home if a passport is lost abroad.
Where Do People with Disabilities Apply for a Passport?
Application location depends on the passport type. Applications for ordinary, green, grey and black passports are made at provincial directorates of population and citizenship. For a red emergency passport issued when a passport is lost abroad, apply at the nearest Turkish diplomatic mission in the country where the loss occurred.
There is no difference in application location between applicants with disabilities and others. Applicants with disabilities must include the medical board report with their application.
Can People with Disabilities Extend Their Passport Validity?
Passport validity cannot be extended. When a passport expires, the applicant must submit a new application and pay the applicable fees again. If passport pages are used up or the validity period has ended, the full application process must be repeated.
Applicants with disabilities should bring their medical board report when applying. Passport validity is five years for applicants under 18 and ten years for those 18 and older. When validity expires, a passport renewal application is required.
If the applicant with a disability cannot apply alone, the legal guardian must apply together with the applicant. The applicant must be present during the application process alongside the guardian.
What to Do If a Passport Is Lost or Stolen?
In case of loss or theft, the priority is to prevent misuse and fraud. Report the loss at the nearest passport application center so the passport’s validity can be revoked.
A new passport will then be issued. There are no special discounts or privileges for people with disabilities when issuing replacement passports or renewing passports.
How Do Minors with Disabilities Apply for a Passport?
For minors with disabilities, a biometric photo must be taken and the child must be present during the passport application so the officer can confirm the photo. Parents must provide separate consent documents for applicants under 18.
The same rules apply for minors with intellectual disabilities. With the consent document obtained from the population office, the passport can be issued. Regardless of circumstances, the child must be present when the biometric photo is verified by the officer.