Green passport path is opened for private school teachers: Details of the offer have been announced

Details of the bill that provides for the issuance of green passports to private school teachers have been announced.

In the proposal submitted to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM), it was suggested that specially stamped passports be given to education workers who can document that they have worked as a teacher for at least 10 years in one or more private education institutions affiliated to the Ministry of National Education (MEB).

In the justification of the proposal, it was emphasized that teaching is not just a profession, but a public duty that shapes the future of society. It was stated that whether a teacher works in the public or private sector does not change the nature of this task, and that participation in international education projects, workshops and exchange programs will contribute to the educational processes.

“REWARDS FOR MANY YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL WORK”

In the justification of the proposal, it was pointed out that visa and passport costs constitute a significant burden for low-paid education workers. It was argued that the labor of private school teachers should not be left unrewarded and that they should not be excluded from similar opportunities provided to public officials.

In the justification, it was noted that the 10-year working requirement was not considered as a privilege, but as a reward for professional labor spanning many years.

HOW MANY TEACHERS WILL BENEFIT?

According to Ministry of Education data, approximately 1 million 485 thousand teachers work in private educational institutions. However, it is not known how many of these teachers have at least 10 years of professional seniority.

If the bill becomes law, private school teachers who can document the required working time will also be able to benefit from the right to a green passport.

WHAT IS GREEN PASSPORT?

Green passport, also known as specially stamped passport, allows its holders to travel visa-free to many countries under certain conditions. Public officials who meet certain conditions within the scope of the current legislation and some of their relatives, as well as certain professional groups, athletes and exporters, can benefit from this passport.

If the proposal is accepted, those who have been teaching in private educational institutions for at least 10 years will be added to the groups that are expected to be granted green passport rights.