Türkiye ranked as the world’s second-largest source of Schengen visa applications in 2025, with a refusal rate of 14.6 percent, according to figures released by the European Commission. Applicants from Türkiye submitted 1,268,376 requests during […]
Turkey Schengen Visa Refusals Reach 14.6% as Greece Leads Approvals Read More »
Spain is facing growing pressure over airport border delays as several southern European countries move to ease the impact of the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System, or EES. Greece, Portugal and Italy have introduced or
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Turkey’s travel sector has raised the alarm over a worsening Schengen visa appointment crisis, warning that a black market for appointment slots is thriving ahead of the summer holiday season, with prices reportedly reaching 1,000
Turkey’s Schengen Visa Crisis Deepens as Black Market Slots Reach 1,000 Euros Read More »
Spain has emerged as one of the most accessible Schengen destinations for Turkish travellers in 2026, according to recent visa approval data and travel industry assessments that highlight where applicants from Türkiye are facing fewer
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The European Union is replacing the physical Schengen visa sticker with a fully digital system, anchored by an encrypted 2D barcode and a new centralised online application platform called the EU Visa Application Platform (EU
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The European Council has approved new rules that overhaul the European Union’s visa suspension mechanism, making it easier and faster for the bloc to halt visa-free short-stay travel for citizens of non-EU countries. The updated
EU Just Made It Easier to Suspend Visa-Free Travel — Here’s What Changes Read More »
The European Commission is offering 40,000 young people free travel passes across Europe to mark the 40th anniversary of the Schengen area. The initiative, part of the Erasmus+ programme’s DiscoverEU action, allows 17-year-olds to travel
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For many travelers dreaming of a European getaway, the toughest part is no longer choosing a destination—it’s securing the visa that gets them there. Across Türkiye, applicants seeking Schengen visas are facing mounting costs, months-long
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Portugal’s government has confirmed that the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) will launch on 12 October 2025, replacing manual passport stamping for non-EU citizens at the country’s airports, seaports and land borders. The system
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Turkish tour operators are preparing for a sharp rise in business as Greece extends a special visa‑on‑arrival scheme that lets citizens of Turkey visit selected Aegean islands without a pre‑arranged Schengen visa. The policy allows
Turkish Tour Operators Predict 50% Jump in Greek Island Bookings as Visa Fees Vanish Read More »
The European Commission has introduced a new set of regulations that make it easier for frequent Turkish travelers to obtain Schengen visas. The changes apply to multi-entry short-stay visas, offering greater flexibility and longer durations
EU Simplifies Schengen Visa Access for Frequent Turkish Travelers Read More »
Schengen visa barriers cost Turkish citizens 775 million euros over 15 years, reflecting deep structural challenges in Turkey–EU travel relations. This massive figure represents only the official application fees paid, excluding extra costs that have
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