No: 149, 18 July 2025, Regarding the European Commission’s Decision on the Schengen Visa Regime for Turkish Citizens
Republic Of Türkiye Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
18.07.2025
We welcome the Implementing Decision adopted by the European Commission on 15 July 2025, which introduces improvements in the Schengen visa regime for Turkish citizens.
We will continue our efforts to improve the Schengen visa application procedure for Turkish citizens, in coordination with the relevant Turkish institutions and the European Commission.
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