Turkey operates a unique passport system, with "special" passport holders having the privilege of visa-free entry into 180 countries, unlike the 110 countries accessible to holders of "regular" passports.

In Turkey, more than 10% of the population qualifies for a "special" passport, including professionals like government officials, university staff, lawyers, doctors, athletes, and engineers with a minimum of 10 years of experience in their field. This exclusive passport also extends to their spouses and children up to 25 years old, allowing not only work-related but also leisure travel, setting it apart from traditional diplomatic passports and boosting the prestige of key professions in the country.