While difficulties with Schengen visa applications from Turkey persist, a new decision from Germany further complicates the visa process for Turkish citizens. In addition to rejecting a large portion of visa applications from Turkey, Germany has suspended the “right to appeal” visa rejections until 2025.
Restriction on Visa Rejection Appeals Until 2025
Last year, Germany rejected most visa applications from Turkey, China, and Morocco, and extended restrictions on the right to appeal until 2025. As a result of this decision, Turkish citizens will not be able to exercise their right to appeal a visa rejection until June 30, 2025. This situation will cause increased difficulties for Turkish expatriates, especially those living in Germany, when applying for visas for family visits.
German Foreign Ministry: Appeals Suspended Due to High Demand
According to a statement from the German Foreign Ministry, visa application centers have struggled to cope with increased demand in the post-pandemic period, and there has been a shortage of staff. It was explained that staff responsible for handling visa appeals had to be reassigned to different departments to expedite the application process. This decision by Germany suggests that waiting times for visa applications from Turkey may become even longer.
Challenges in Visa Applications and Their Impact on Turkish Citizens
Germany’s suspension of visa appeal rights further complicates the visa process for Turkish citizens, directly affecting their travel and family visit plans. Turkish expatriates living in Germany who have family in Turkey are expected to be particularly affected by these developments.
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