They Closed the Door on Visa Applications for Turks: The Countries with the Highest Refusal Rates Have Changed - Sözcü Newspaper
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The balance has shifted at the Schengen border. Among millions of applications, the countries that most frequently rejected Turkish applicants and those that granted visas most easily have been revealed. Striking details have emerged in the updated visa map that will determine the travel routes of Turkish travelers.
The highest rejection rates for Schengen visa applications from Turkish citizens were observed in Malta, Poland, and Sweden. While visa rejection debates continue, the European Union's phased visa application process offers Turkish citizens who travel in accordance with the rules a path to visas valid for up to five years.
Estonia was the country that refused the most Schengen visa applications to Turkish citizens. Denmark is in second place, while on average it is one of 7 applications... 21.10.2026, Sputnik Turkey
Schengen visa data for 2025, released by the European Commission, clarifies where Turks apply for visas most frequently. With approximately 1.27 million applications, Turkey ranks second globally, while 14.6% of European consular applications were rejected. Following Greece, Germany had the highest rejection rate, while the new visa rejection statistics show Portugal as the easiest destination with a 3.5% rejection rate.
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