The Terms Are Set: Turks Will Be Able to Obtain 2-Year and 5-Year Schengen Visas.

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The European Union is working on a new model to reduce the backlog of Schengen visa applications. The plan is to grant Schengen visas valid for up to 2 years initially, and later up to 5 years, to Turkish citizens who have a regular travel history and are considered "reliable individuals".

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Turkey and the EU are working on a new model to reduce the rejection rates and short-term visa issues experienced with Schengen visas. The proposal involves granting visas valid for two years initially, and then up to five years, to applicants who meet certain criteria.