Published: 24.02.2026
An EU document states that Türkiye has not yet met the six outstanding benchmarks for visa liberalisation. It also notes problems faced by Turkish citizens when applying for visas to EU member states, while supporting facilitation measures for business travel and Erasmus students.
According to the source, Turkish citizens should not expect visa-free travel to the EU yet: six outstanding benchmarks remain, and visa applications continue to present difficulties. In practical terms, people relocating from Türkiye to the EU for work, business or study should continue to plan for standard visa procedures and possible delays. The issue primarily affects Turkish citizens, business travellers and Erasmus students. It is worth monitoring for anyone using Türkiye as a base before moving to the EU, but it does not change residence rules inside Türkiye.