Turkish nationals seeking to travel within the Schengen area have seen the highest visa approval rates from five specific countries: Portugal, Italy, Slovakia, Poland, and Spain. These nations stand out among the 27 Schengen member states, offering the greatest likelihood of visa approval for Turkish applicants.
Recent data published by Schengen Visa Info highlights that, in 2023, Schengen visa applications from Turkish nationals in these five countries had approval rates ranging from 86.5% to 93%. This makes them the most favorable destinations for Turkish travelers applying for visas.
Here’s a breakdown of the approval rates by country:
- Portugal topped the list, approving 93% of visa applications, amounting to 1,010 approved visas.
- Italy followed closely with a 91.1% approval rate, issuing 10,936 visas.
- Slovakia had an 88.8% approval rate, with 2,236 visas granted.
- Poland approved 86.6% of applications, resulting in 8,232 visas.
- Spain had an 86.5% approval rate, the lowest of the five but still significant, approving 29,652 visas.
These high approval rates make these countries the top choices for Turkish nationals applying for Schengen visas, enhancing the chances of securing travel permission within Europe.