Turkish Foreign Minister Advocates for Visa Liberalisation with the EU
Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Urges EU to Resolve Visa Issues
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan, has renewed calls for visa liberalisation with the European Union (EU), highlighting long-standing issues with high rejection rates and complicated visa processes faced by Turkish nationals.
Visa Approval and Rejection Rates Remain Unchanged
Minister Fidan pointed out that despite claims from EU countries about issuing a large number of visas to Turkish passport holders, the actual approval-to-rejection ratio has not changed for years.
- Turkish nationals are among the top applicants for Schengen visas, particularly for tourism.
- Minister Fidan noted that the costs associated with these applications remain high, adding to the burden on Turkish citizens.
- He suggested that the visa process should eventually be eliminated to make travel easier for Turkish nationals.
Hopes for Change Linked to Economic Improvements
Minister Fidan expressed hope that resolving visa issues would go hand-in-hand with broader economic improvements in Türkiye.
EU Ambassador Prioritises Visa Facilitation for Turkish Citizens
The EU Ambassador to Türkiye, Thomas Ossowski, recently confirmed that improving the visa process for Turkish nationals is one of his top priorities.
- He acknowledged that the long waiting times for visa processing are unacceptable.
- Ossowski said he has increased cooperation with Turkish officials to develop a new framework for visa facilitation.
High Volume of Schengen Visa Applications from Türkiye
According to data from AtoZ Serwis Plus, Turkish nationals filed the second-highest number of Schengen visa applications in 2023.
- A total of 867,646 Schengen visas were granted to Turkish citizens last year.
- Despite the high number of applications, the approval rate remains stagnant, raising concerns over fairness and consistency in the Schengen visa process.
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