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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