Turkish travelers exempt from new European travel system: EU

By Yasin Gungor

ISTANBUL (AA) - Turkish citizens will not need to apply for the new European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS), the EU’s official representation in Türkiye confirmed on Monday.

"Since Türkiye is not a visa-exempt country, Turkish nationals do not fall within the scope of ETIAS," the EU Delegation to Türkiye said in a statement clarifying the new travel requirements.

The announcement addressed widespread disinformation about Turkish diplomatic and service passport holders needing to pay €7 ($7.28) for authorization under the new system.

Turkish diplomatic, service, and special passport holders, who already enjoy visa-free travel to the Schengen area, will continue to travel without requiring ETIAS authorization, the delegation confirmed.

ETIAS requires nationals from visa-exempt countries to obtain electronic travel authorization before entering the Schengen area or the Greek Cypriot Administration for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.