On July 15, 2025, the European Union adopted more favorable visa rules for Turkish citizens applying for Schengen visas (so called “cascade rule”). Turkish nationals can now be issued a multi-entry Schengen visa with a longer validity.
What to Expect
- This new cascade regime applies to all Turkish nationals, except truck drivers, who reside in Türkiye, and apply in Türkiye for Schengen short-stay visas and have an established travel history.
- According to the visa “cascade” regime for Türkiye, the validity of the first visa will normally cover the intended travel (can be single or multiple entry). The second visa can be a multiple entry visa valid for 90 days in a six-month period.
- The one-year visa can then be followed by a three-year and then by a five-year visa, if the previous visa were lawfully used, and the passport has a sufficient remaining validity.
Erickson Insights & Analysis
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