Submitted to Parliament: Green passport proposal for 10 occupational groups

Turkey’s parliament has received legislative proposals to expand eligibility for special green passports to 10 professional groups, including pilots, doctors, pharmacists, engineers, village heads and private-school teachers. The proposals would require 5, 10 or 15 years of service depending on the profession, and they have not yet been enacted. The measure matters because it would widen travel-document privileges beyond the current eligible groups. Lawmakers will next debate the bills, with final passage required before any change takes effect.