Published: 23.10.2026
Türkiye is preparing amendments to its personal data protection legislation to meet one of the six remaining benchmarks in the EU visa liberalization dialogue. The EU ambassador also reported progress on the criteria, but visa liberalization remains under negotiation.
According to the sources, Türkiye has moved to technical work on personal data legislation, while officials say they intend to address all six remaining benchmarks. The potential result for Turkish citizens would be visa-free short stays in the Schengen area, but current rules do not change immediately. Practical problems with visa queues and appointment availability also remain. This is worth watching for people planning travel or relocation from Türkiye to the EU, but it is too early to rely on visa-free access.