Green Card Turkey —
Does Yours Include TR?

It depends on your insurer and country. Look at your Green Card certificate — the physical green document. Find the list of country codes. If TR appears and is not crossed out, Turkey is covered. If TR is absent or crossed out, you need Turkish MTPL insurance.

Most EU member states are Green Card members and Turkey (TR) is typically included, but it varies by insurer. Switzerland, Norway, and most Balkan countries are also members. Georgia, Russia (in 2025), and most non-European countries are NOT Green Card members and always require Turkish MTPL.

If TR is crossed out or struck through on your Green Card, Turkey is explicitly excluded from your cover. You must purchase Turkish Compulsory Traffic Insurance (MTPL) before or at the Turkish border. It starts from €26 and takes 5 minutes to buy online.

No. A Green Card is one of two ways to satisfy the Turkish insurance requirement. The other — and more reliable — option is to purchase a Turkish MTPL policy directly from a licensed Turkish broker. Turkish MTPL is universally accepted at all crossings and removes any doubt about your coverage status.

Yes, if your Green Card explicitly includes Turkey (TR is listed and not crossed out). However, many drivers with a valid Green Card still choose to buy Turkish MTPL because it speeds up border processing, is handled by a Turkish insurer, and removes any ambiguity about coverage.

A Green Card extends your home country insurance to cover Turkey — the insurer and policy remain in your home country. Turkish MTPL (Zorunlu Trafik Sigortası) is a separate Turkish insurance policy issued by a Turkish insurer, registered in Turkey's TRAMER database. Turkish MTPL is always accepted at all crossings; Green Card acceptance can vary.

For driving in Turkey, yes. Turkish MTPL satisfies the legal requirement for compulsory third-party liability insurance on Turkish roads. You do not need a Green Card if you have valid Turkish MTPL.

If you are driving through multiple European countries, your Green Card covers those European countries where it is valid. You additionally need Turkish MTPL for when you enter Turkey. Your Turkish MTPL only covers you within Turkey — not in the European countries you transit through.