OR European Commission made an important decision as it announced the relaxation of the regulatory framework for granting visa Schengen For the citizens of Turkey. This move is interpreted as a positive development for Ankara, after a long circle of protests, delays and unfulfilled promises to the Turkish side.

Now, the rules for visas for the Turks who already have a history of travel to the Schengen area and have adhered to the procedures provided for are becoming more flexible. The new rules They allow the possibility of a multi -entry visa to apply from six months to five years, depending on the history of each applicant.

Restart dialogue for visa -free trips

At the same time, he re -puts the request to revive the negotiation on the visa -free of Turkish citizens in the European Union. Implementation of the new regulations package facilitates and accelerates procedures, making travel to most EU member states simpler and faster.

Positive response and next steps

THE EU ambassador to TurkeyThomas Hans Osofski, he pointed out that the new policy is coming in response to the long -term protests of Turkish travelers for bureaucratic delays of visas. He himself, however, warned that these changes were not sufficient on their own to complete all issues. As he characteristically stated: “It is urgent to return to the visa -free travel process in the Schengen and the EU.”. The European Commission, moreover, is ready for close cooperation with the Turkish authorities on this issue.

Reaction of the Turkish side

Immediate was the reaction of Turkish Foreign Ministerwhich welcomed the development of a public announcement. The statement is emphasized: “We welcome the decision to implement the EU Committee on July 15, 2025, which provides for improvements in Schengen visa applications for our citizens. Together with our competent institutions and the EU Committee, we will continue our efforts to improve the procedures for submitting Schengen visa applications for our citizens. “.

Relaxation of procedures is considered particularly important for their Turkish businessmenwho often faced obstacles and exclusions from international exhibitions – mainly in Germany – due to delays in issuing the necessary visa.