Greece Extends Fast-Track Visa Scheme for Turkish Travelers

Greece Extends Fast-Track Visa Scheme for Turkish Travelers

Lesvos is among the islands favored by Turkish tourists. Credit: wikimedia commons / Mike Peel CC BY 4.0 Greece has decided to extend its fast-track visa scheme for Turkish travelers visiting select Aegean islands for the second time amid strong demand and rising tourist numbers. The Greek Foreign Ministry announced that the program, developed in coordination with the European Commission, will continue to offer simplified visa access for Turkish…

Greece to allow Turkish travelers on Aegean islands with express visa for another year

Greece has extended its "express visa" program for Turkish citizens and their families for one more year, the country's Foreign Ministry announced Tuesday. The express visa program, which covers 12 Aegean islands, will start on April 1.

Greece extends fast-track visa scheme for Turkish tourists for 2nd time

Greece has decided to extend its fast-track visa scheme for Turkish citizens visiting select Aegean islands for the second time amid strong demand and rising tourist numbers. Greek Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lana Zohiu announced that the program, developed in coordination with the European Commission, will continue to offer simplified visa access for Turkish nationals and their families for another year. The scheme applies to 12 islands in th…

European Commission extends Greece’s short-stay visa plan for Turks

Τhe European Commission has renewed for a year the program granting short-stay visas to Turkish citizens and their family members for specific islands in the Aegean, foreign ministry spokesperson Lana Zochiou announced during the regular briefing on Tuesday.