How to Check If Your Green Card Covers Turkey: TR Code Guide

January 18, 2026•Reading time: 5 minutes

Before you drive to Turkey, you need to know whether your Green Card actually covers it. The answer is hidden in a small two-letter code — "TR" — on your Green Card document. This guide shows you exactly where to find it and what to do next.

Step-by-step visual guide showing where to find the TR code on a Green Card document — Visual guide showing where to find the TR country code on a Green Card document — follow these steps to verify Turkey coverage.

What Is the TR Code on a Green Card?

Every Green Card lists the countries where it provides coverage using two-letter ISO country codes. "TR" is the international code for Turkey (Türkiye).

✅

TR is present and NOT crossed out

Your Green Card covers Turkey. Verify the expiry date covers your full trip, and you're good to go.

❌

TR is missing or crossed out

Your Green Card does NOT cover Turkey. You need to buy Turkey MTPL separately.

Step-by-Step: How to Find the TR Code

1
Open your Green Card document — either the paper original or a digital scan/PDF. The country codes are usually printed on the front or reverse side.
2
Find the table or list of country codes. You'll see a grid or list of 30–40 two-letter codes such as A (Austria), B (Belgium), BG (Bulgaria), D (Germany), etc.
3
Look for "TR" in the list. Scan the codes carefully. TR stands for Turkey (Türkiye). It may be anywhere in the grid — codes are typically in alphabetical order.
4
Check that TR is NOT crossed out. Insurers mark excluded countries by drawing a line through the code. Even a faint line means Turkey is excluded.
5
Verify the expiry date covers your full trip. Even a valid TR code is useless if the policy expires before you leave Turkey.

Green Card document with the TR country code circled and highlighted, showing it is not crossed out — A Green Card document with the TR code highlighted — if TR is present and not crossed out like this, your policy covers Turkey.

What If TR Is Not Listed?

If TR does not appear anywhere on your Green Card's country list, it means your insurer has not included Turkey in your coverage. This is common — many European insurers only include Turkey if specifically requested.

Your options:

1.Contact your insurer and ask them to add TR coverage. This may cost €150–300 and take several days.
2.Buy Turkey MTPL online from €40 — ready in 15 minutes, no need to contact your insurer. This is usually the faster and cheaper option.

What If TR Is Crossed Out?

If TR appears on your Green Card but is crossed out (a line drawn through it), it means your insurer has explicitly excluded Turkey from coverage. The code being present but struck through is just as invalid as TR being absent entirely.

A crossed-out TR code = no coverage in Turkey. Turkish border officers are trained to check for this. Presenting a Green Card with a crossed-out TR code will result in being sent to the insurance booth at the border or denied entry.

The solution is the same: buy Turkey MTPL online — from €40, ready in 15 minutes.

Can I Add TR Coverage to My Existing Green Card?

It depends on your insurer. Some European insurance companies can extend your Green Card to include Turkey, but:

⚠The cost is typically €150–300 extra
⚠Processing may take several business days
⚠Not all insurers offer Turkey as an add-on option

Alternative: Turkey MTPL from €40 for 1 month — available online in 15 minutes, no insurer approval needed. For most drivers, this is the simpler and cheaper choice compared to extending a Green Card.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the TR code on a Green Card?

The TR code is in the list of country codes printed on the front or reverse side of your Green Card document. It appears among 30–40 other two-letter codes representing countries covered by the policy.

What does it mean if TR is crossed out?

If the TR code is crossed out (struck through with a line), it means your insurer has explicitly excluded Turkey from your coverage. Your Green Card is NOT valid in Turkey. You must purchase Turkey MTPL separately.

Can I add TR to my existing Green Card?

It depends on your insurer. Some European insurers can add TR coverage for an extra €150–300. Contact your insurance company to ask. However, buying Turkey MTPL from €40 is often cheaper and faster.

What if TR is not on my Green Card at all?

If TR does not appear anywhere on the country list, your policy does not cover Turkey. You need to either ask your insurer to add TR coverage or buy a separate Turkey MTPL policy (Zorunlu Trafik Sigortası) online.

How quickly can I get Turkey insurance if TR is missing?

Turkey MTPL can be purchased online in about 15 minutes. The official PDF policy is emailed to you and is valid immediately — you can buy it even at the last minute before crossing the border.

TR code missing or crossed out?

Buy Turkey MTPL online — from €40, official policy in 15 minutes.

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